Annual Campaign
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
~Winston Churchill
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Childhood obesity is currently the leading health concern among parents in the U.S. Saginaw was reported to have the worst diet and exercise habits in the state (according to a 2014 county health rankings report).
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To help with this growing community concern, the Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region has recently adopted Kids Run The Nation (KRTN). KRTN is an-after school running program designed for children in kindergarten through sixth grades. Since 2013, it has been implemented in 7 schools in Saginaw County with over 300 participants each year.
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KRTN provides an opportunity for students to develop knowledge and skills about exercise and healthy eating.
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With your support, we hope to expand the program throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and continue our focus on promoting a healthy self-esteem and self-image in children through physical fitness.
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The Junior League has been supporting the Great Lakes Bay Region since 1929 and has given over 2 million dollars to local community projects. Here are a few recent examples:
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Donated $30,000 to help design and build a new playground at the Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square.
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Donated $40,000 to start the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program at the CAN Council of Saginaw County.
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Advocated for the 21-bill human trafficking package that was signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder on October 16, 2014.
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Continually train our membership to become board members, non-profit executives, appointed/elected officials, and leaders in our community.
Note: many companies match employee charitable gifts. Check with your HR Department to see if your employer will contribute to your personal donation!