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Thursday, May. 24, 2007

Cops enter the ring to help kids

While a student at Washington State University, Mike Zaro got to spar and train, but an injury kept him out of the boxing ring. Patrick McCurdy has never boxed before but enjoys a good challenge and wants to raise money for children’s charities. »

Marine’s Last Request Inspires Charity

Five days before Lance Cpl. Adam C. Conboy was killed in Iraq, he inspired his own memorial fund. »

Wednesday, May. 23, 2007

Firefighters to cycle length of Britain for charity

A group of Grantham firefighters will cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats in seven days for charity.
Money raised will go to the fire service benevolent fund and the Grantham Autistic Information Network (GAIN). »

Tuesday, May. 15, 2007

Kate donates libel cash to charity

An eating disorder charity has spoken of its delight after receiving a cash donation from actress Kate Winslet. »

Thursday, May. 10, 2007

US Nation delivers pizza to homeless

The state of Tennessee denied Philip Workman’s unusual last request, but the nation responded. »

10-year-old collects 400 pounds of items for food bank

Junelle Lynch knocked on more than 200 doors in the Gayln Manor neighborhood of Brunswick in recent weeks. »

Girl has hair to spare for ailing children

Thanks to a kindergartner from Hartland Township, the fight against disease is going to be a little easier for some kids. »

Monday, May. 7, 2007

Baseball season kicks off for children with disabilities

Evan Sussman was more than ready to play some baseball yesterday at Ridge Road Park. »

Thursday, May. 3, 2007

Locks of Love: cut for a cause

Sarah Hollnagel’s long, blonde hair was cut for only the second time in her life. And although her hair is 12 inches shorter, the cut was a worthy cause. »

Church host site for food ministry

The First Baptist Church of Okeechobee will be extending their outreach to the community by becoming a host site for Angel Food Ministries. »

Field of dreams

With his tiny shovel in hand, Colt Stillwell made a dent in the mountain of dirt before him that would soon turn to turf as the Billy Hitchcock Miracle Field moves closer to field formation at West Ridge Baseball Complex. »

Wednesday, May. 2, 2007

Children explore lifesaving charity box

A £500 box packed with a tent, 10 sleeping bags and life-saving tools is helping youngsters discover the impact of disasters on people around the world. »

‘Miracle’ project is about community

The idea behind “Miracle League” fields for disabled children is simple: Give a chance to play baseball to kids who otherwise probably never would have the opportunity. »

Friday, Apr. 27, 2007

Girl donating hair for fundraiser

The last time Valerie Koutsoulis cut her hair, she was 4. »

75-year-old man plans to walk 720 miles to fight breast cancer

Moved into action by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, George Nummer signed up for his first breast cancer walk at age 70. »

Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2007

Five tons of food from Grand Prix goes to charity

The gentlemen who started their engines helped cooks for the homeless fire up their burners. »

Thursday, Apr. 19, 2007

Cut-a-thon will provide wigs for young cancer victims

It was less than a year ago that Miguel Alvino’s Rose of Sharon Salon hosted a cut-a-thon for Candlelighter’s Childhood Cancer Foundation of the Inland. Stylists shaved heads of people wanting to show support for children with the disease and cut the hair of others who donated their hair to be made into wigs by Locks of Love. »

YWCA recognizes local nun for lifetime of service, caring

One of Sister Betty Veenhuis’ past kindnesses gave her a call this week. »

Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2007

Artist to gallop across country on charity fundraiser

This summer, artist Jan Clare is taking a different kind of road trip. »

Packing for charity

Packing for vacation is always kind of a nuisance, but today Yankee Trails World Travel made packing a little more exciting. »

Monday, Apr. 16, 2007

Wigs 4 Kids helps sick patients feel better

For 12-year-old Joshua Courter of New Baltimore, the worst part about being diagnosed with cancer and having to undergo chemotherapy was losing his hair. »

Friday, Apr. 13, 2007

Cyclist aged 75 plans 200-mile charity ride

A PLUCKY granddad is getting on his bike to try to cycle 200 miles in less than 12 hours - at the age of 75. »

Charity delivers new homes to Wilma victims

Nearly a year and a half after Hurricane Wilma hit some of the storm’s victims are finally getting the help they need - a new home. »

Teachers donate to Locks of Love

Laura Holtkamp and Kelley Coldiron, both fifth-grade teachers at Loveland Intermediate School, recently donated their hair to Locks of Love. »

Thursday, Apr. 12, 2007

Miracle League up to bat

Children with developmental and mental disabilities got to live their dream of playing baseball Saturday. »

Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2007

Angel Food Program to help needy

The cost of living has many feeling that their money isn’t going as far as it used to, but now a new program is here to help. »

Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2007

Feeding those in need

Ellis County Pathways began taking orders in February for food through Angel Food Ministries, a nonprofit, non-denominational organization providing groceries at a lower rate than average retail value. Angel Food Ministries sells fresh, frozen and canned foods at $25 per unit, which will feed a family of four for a week and a single senior for a month. The average retail value of the unit is between $50 and $75. »

Friday, Apr. 6, 2007

Former Miss Canada shaves head for charity

So what could possibly convince a former Miss Canada to forgo 52-plus centimetres of flowing dark hair for a shaved dome? »

Thursday, Apr. 5, 2007

5 Year Old Inspires Donations To Locks Of Love

It’s a haircut that will help someone without hair. »

Feeding those in need

Ellis County Pathways began taking orders in February for food through Angel Food Ministries, a nonprofit, non-denominational organization providing groceries at a lower rate than average retail value. Angel Food Ministries sells fresh, frozen and canned foods at $25 per unit, which will feed a family of four for a week and a single senior for a month. The average retail value of the unit is between $50 and $75. »