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American Lung Association 2012 Fight for Air Walk
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The Fight for Air Walk is a 1- or 3-mile walk through Waterfront Park. Walkers raise money for ALA's research, advocacy, and education programs.
Teens For Jeans/Jean Collection
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1 in 3 homeless people in the U.S. is under the age of 18.
Collect your gently worn jeans, any brand, and drop them off at the Volunteer Center located in the Office of Campus Life at Indiana University Southeast.
In 4 years Aeropostale has collected and donated over 1.5 million jeans
*Collection of jeans ends Feb. 12, 2012
*Donate jeans and receive 25% off your next jean purchase at Aero
*Volunteer hours are given to anyone who donates jeans
Take Steps Be Heard for Crohn's & Colitis
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Our community will gather to join the fight against Crohn's & Colitis with a two mile stroll. We will be raising money for crucial research while raising awareness of the painful and unpredictible digestive diseases. Festivities will begin at 5pm and include live entertainment, refreshments, kidzone, advocacy area, and a loud & proud area for top fundraisers.
Walking Together
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The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky (BIAK) and the Michael Quinlan Brain Tumor Foundation (MQBTF) are WALKING TOGETHER. BIAK raises awareness and funds to provide resources, support and advocacy to Kentuckians affected by brain injury and tumors. Funds raised at the Belvedere walk route will make a difference in the lives of 1 in 5 households in Kentucky affected by brain health issues.
There will be music, refreshments, children's activities and more. BIAK is a non-profit organization.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Jefferson County Benefit Concert
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On Saturday, February 18, at 8:30 PM, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Jefferson County will host a benefit concert at Saints Skybar, 131 Breckenridge Lane to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. The concert will feature local band Famous On Friday. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. There are also VIP Packages available for $200 or $350.
To order tickets, visit main.acsevents.org/goto/famousonfriday
This event will also be an opportunity to register a team and learn more about the overnight event to be held on Friday, May 18 from 7:00 PM- 7:00 AM at the Kentucky Fairgrounds, Prestonia Lot.
Walk MS Louisville 2012
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Walk MS is our rallying point, a time and a place for us to stand together and to be together - to help raise critical funds that support cutting edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services to help people with MS move their lives forward.
Rodes City Run 10K
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2012 represents the 32nd "running" of the Rodes City Run 10K, which is also the second "leg" of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running. The exciting 10k course is Flat, Fast and Fun, and, with a field of nearly 9,000, is ranked the 14th largest 10k in the nations (according to the 2010 USATF rankings). Proceeds from the Rodes City Run 10K, and the entire Triple Crown series, is contributed to local charities. The 2011 Louisville Triple Crown of Running donated over $160,000 to the WHAS Crusade for Children on behalf of its sponsors and participants.
Great Fish Fry to support your Veterans ! ! !
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Great Fish Fry on the First and Third Fridays of each month at the:
American Legion Post 201 (The Log Cabin near Watterson X-way on Bardstown Rd.)
2919 Bardstown Rd.
502-458-1525
Serving wonderful fried fish, oysters, cole slaw, potatoes, green beans, desserts, beer, etc. Come join us . . . eat great fish and support your veterans ! ! !
Hats for Hope Silent Auction
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Come out to the 9th Annual Hats for Hope Silent Auction benefiting breast cancer patient care at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. This event includes approximately 200 new & gently worn designer Derby hats & other packages including jewelry, gift certificates, trips, and more!
The event celebrates survivorship, friendship, fun and fashion- with 100% of event proceeds benefiting breast cancer support. In addition to the silent auction, attendees will enjoy hor d'oevres, ice cream donated by The Comfy Cow, wine, and a speciality cocktail provided by Brown-Foreman. Socialize with your friends, pose for pictures on the "pink carpet", and bid on all the items you will need for the Derby season!
Hats for Hope has raised over $350,000 over the past 8 years and has become one of the "must attend" events of the Derby season. You won't want to miss it!
Tickets are available on-line at www.hatsforhopelouisville.org or by calling 502-874-8574.
Winter Wine Walk
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Shop at locally-owned downtown businesses, sample wines from twelve local wineries & enjoy the sights & sounds of the season. Begin the walk at the Blaine H. Wiseman Visitors Center (310 N. Elm Street). Admission is $10, with proceeds benefitting a local charitable organization.
The Winter Wine Wak takes place from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
