Albertsons Boise Open Helps Local Charities
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By Melissa McGrath, The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Dec. 15--The Albertsons Boise Open golf tournament raised $924,500 for charities throughout the Boise area, tournament officials said at a luncheon Thursday in Downtown Boise.   Twelve charities took home $25,000 checks this year.
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By The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Sep. 7--The Northwest Children's Home Nampa and Payette Education Centers are asking for donations to help students with school supplies.
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By Randy Myers, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Jun. 15--Good deeds hold more value than fat wallets in the tight weave of the Friendly Favors Web community.
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The 12th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure made its way through the streets of Baltimore to benefit breast cancer survivors.
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By Kate Brusse, The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Sep. 8--Hundreds of volunteers will scour the banks of the Boise River Sept. 16 in an effort to keep the river -- which provides 20 percent of Boise's drinking water -- healthy and safe.
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There's a temptation to gauge the generosity of a community by the number of million-dollar donations made to the local symphony or university, or the number of fundraising records set by the annual cancer ball or school auction. And until recently, thanks to a booming economy and real estate mar...
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As she dropped money into the Salvation Army kettle before shopping at the Wal-Mart store on Alpine Avenue NW, Ruthann Bonney was happy to hear her donation will go twice as far.
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The late Rep. Charlie Norwood's campaign treated his supporters to a $63,000 thank-you weekend at a golf resort two months after he died, the same weekend the candidate endorsed by Norwood's family held a fundraiser at the same resort, reports and interviews show.
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Ron Artest and the Sacramento Kings has had his share of trouble with the league, and the law, but has been turning things around. Monday heâll be participating in a charity event to help the needy of Queens, N.Y.
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Fashion Wire Daily - Fashion Wire Daily December 3, 2004 - SANTA MONICA,CALIFORNIA - Shopaholics were in heaven last night at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica as Project Angel Food's "Divine Design" weekend shopping event launched with a celebrity-packed bash. The evening, which was all about raising money for the charity that delivers food to shut-ins suffering from HIV/AIDS and cancer, began with a couple of hours of cocktails and browsing in a tent full of high-end retailers, all offering their goods at fifty percent off (proceeds go to the charity, of course). There were Cole Haan handbags and Monique Lhuillier gowns, KitchenAid appliances and Lucky Brand jeans, Trina Turk knits and even a "Hunky Santa," whose muscular lap made an excellent perch for grown-up girls wishing for a Christmas goody just like him under the tree.
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By The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Sep. 21--Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday for the St. Luke's/Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Services Tennis Shootout featuring Pete Sampras and Robby Ginepri. The event is at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Qwest Arena in Boise.
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By The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Sep. 10--Knights of Columbus Council 12854 in Boise is looking for donations of used medical equipment and associated appliances that members will repair and recycle.   Items include walkers, canes, wheelchairs, crutches, shower seats and hospital beds.
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Kevin Russell, 14, of Eagle and Aubrey Neal, 14, of Coeur d'Alene today  were named Idaho's top two youth volunteers for 2007 by The Prudential  Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people  for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
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Wednesday&#39;s 17th annual World AIDS Day will be observed locally with a 6 pm gathering in front of the historic Butler County Courthouse.
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Jefferson County Tobacco-Free Coalition will observe the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout Thursday. A smoke-free restaurant guide will be distributed at locations throughout Fairfield, including
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The Tiger Woods Foundation is giving &#36;100,000 to tsunami relief efforts in Asia, and the PGA Tour is matching that amount.
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By Autumn Grooms, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Dec. 11--Local For Goodness' Sake agencies said the needs of many area families have already been met this holiday season.  "We've just been ever so lucky," said Rose Vatland, New Horizons Shelter & Women's Center legal advocate.