fundraiser
Movement of Sound for M.S.
by (Jon Clay)
Submitted 11-23-2009 under NEWS
Billy's in Eastown was the place to be Sunday, November 23rd. There was a Bloody Mary bar, great drink specials, live music all day, a raffle and art on auction all for a fundraiser to benefit multiple sclerosis. Anna Fisk...
The Litribune Benefit Show
by (Jon Clay)
Submitted 11-15-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
Tonight (Nov. 15), there was a fundraiser for the local quarterly publication, "The Litribune" at Mexicains Sans Frontieres (120 S. Division #226). It's a non-profit periodical with a focus on community and involvement. The founders, Ben Davey and...
Turning time into money, helping plan 2010 Special Events
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 11-10-2009 under NONPROFITS
Time is often a commodity taken for granted. The average person wants to do a bucket list full of things but usually ends up not being able to find the time. With the economy as it is today, there is no better time to commit the time to making a...
1st Annual Steak & Burger Dinner raises $62,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of GR
by (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 10-29-2009 under NONPROFITS
Forty tables surrounded by caring faces and eager minds, all there to help support each other. At this year’s First Annual Steak & Burger Dinner to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth, the community stood...
4th Annual Color Their World Gala
by (D.A. Blodgett S...)
Submitted 10-27-2009 under NONPROFITS
Written By: Carrie Lyzenga, Special Events Coordinator and Linda Postma, Development Director D.A. Blodgett for Children hosted their 4th Annual Color Their World Benefit dinner on Thursday, October 8th at...
Buddy Walk Event Sets Record for Funds Raised
by (DSAWM)
Submitted 10-13-2009 under NONPROFITS
BUDDY WALK HELD TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DOWN SYDROMECool Weather Cannot Keep ‘Walkers’ Away, Event Sets Record for Funds Raised The 2009 Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM) Buddy Walk took place this morning at Millennium Park....
What it "Means" to Walk - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #5
by (DSAWM)
Submitted 10-07-2009 under NONPROFITS
What It “Means” to Walk – By Lois Roelse The word “walk” is defined by Merrium-Webster Dictionary as “to move along on foot; to make headway; to pursue a course of action or way of life; to conduct oneself.” These definitions all relate...
A Precious Princess - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #4
by (DSAWM)
Submitted 10-02-2009 under NONPROFITS
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #4 A Precious Princess - By Susan Blanchard My name is Susan Blanchard, and I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Jana, on June 10, 2008. We found out at...
A Father's Story - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #3 (Nonprofit Neighbors)
by (DSAWM)
Submitted 09-28-2009 under NONPROFITS
A Father’s Story – By Brad Hecksel On May 11, 2008 my wife gave birth to our second child, Lauren Christine. It was Mother’s Day. From the moment the nurse placed her in my arms I knew something was different this time around....
A Mom's Perspective - DSAWM W.I.W. Series - Part #2
by (DSAWM)
Submitted 09-24-2009 under NONPROFITS
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - WHY I WALK Series - Part #2 A Mom’s Perspective – By Lindsay Anes Precious. Smiling. Sweet, little peanut. Cuddly. Energetic. Amazing! It is difficult...