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Moving My Feet To Make A Dream Complete

June 1 – September 1, 2013

Jessica Dowty of Boyne City, Michigan will be training this summer for her upcoming cross country season.  However, this training season will be unlike any other.  Jessica has set her running goal at 400 miles and is recruiting sponsors for each mile that she runs, with all proceeds going to The Rainbow Connection.

Last month, a substitute teacher asked Jessica a rather touching question: What was she using her abilities for?  She is blessed with an able body, work ethic, and compassion and yet, hadn’t used any of these to their full extent. The thought of this was troubling to Jessica.

“I made it my goal to find a way to use my abilities for good,” Jessica said.  “This charity plan of mine hit me almost immediately upon finding The Rainbow Connection and everything seems to be falling into place.  I am very thankful for all of the support, and I am so excited to get started and help a child’s dream come true!”

If you are interested in supporting Jessica’s efforts, she can be reached at jessbess_777@hotmail.com or visit her first giving page at www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/jessicadowty to donate directly online.

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Justin’s Vision has partnered with the Rainbow Connection to help make dreams come true for  Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses. Justin’s Vision is hosting a Golf  Outing this Saturday, May 18th

For more information on this Golf Event Click on the link below

http://justinsvision.org/events-fundraisers/

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Rochester, Mich. – The Rainbow Connection (TRC) today announced that they have been awarded the coveted 4-star “Exceptional” rating from Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity evaluator. The designation means that TRC exceeds industry standards for financial health, accountability and transparency, and outperforms most charities in its cause.

“Receiving the highest rating available from one of the nation’s leading independent charity evaluators is a testament to the professionalism and commitment of our staff to our donors,” said TRC’s executive director, Mary Grace McCarter. “We work hard to maximize every donation we receive towards making dreams come true for Michigan children facing life-threatening illnesses and providing emergency support for their families.”

Since its inception in 1985, TRC has served over 2,500 critically-ill children and their families across Michigan. Unlike many other wish-granting organizations, TRC stays with a child and their family beyond fulfillment of the child’s wish, providing additional “wish extension” opportunities and critical assistance to the families facing unexpected hardships or financial difficulties brought on by the catastrophic illness of their child.

“The solitude experienced by a child or a family member can be crushing at times during treatment for a life-threatening illness,” explained McCarter. “We are there for the family before and after the wish. We remain connected with the child and family providing support and a listening ear. That kind of support mandates sound fiscal responsibility to ensure that every dollar received from our donor community is used to its fullest potential for the wish child and family. This Charity Navigator ranking serves to further ensure our donors that their money is indeed well spent.”

About The Rainbow Connection

Founded in 1985 by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in memory of his best friend and two children who died in a plane crash, The Rainbow Connection makes dreams come true for Michigan children with life threatening illnesses and provides emergency support to the family. From something as simple as a new computer to meeting the President of the United States at the White House, to the most requested wish of all, a trip to Disney World, The Rainbow Connection has made dreams come true for over 2,500 children. To learn more about The Rainbow Connection or to donate to make dreams come true for kids across Michigan, go to rainbowconnection.org or call 248-601-9474.

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Saturday August 10, 2013 – Saturday August 10, 2013

Map and Directions | Register

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	Walk for Kids 2013 August 10 thru September 2 – 6 WALKS STATEWIDE! COME AND JOIN US!
Online Registration | Registration Form | Pledge Form | Partnership Opportunities

Pledges Make Dreams Come True! Register to Walk for Kids and create your own fundraising page at FirstGiving to collect pledges online, or download forms below to register by mail. Register Online Downloads: • Registration Form (PDF) • Partnership Opportunities (PDF) • Pledge Form (PDF)

Pledge Prizes Are Cumulative $100 Pedometor $250 Baseball Hat $500 Umbrella $1,000 Walmart Gift Card $2,000 Co-Sponsor a Childs Wish $4500 Sponsor a Wish

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