Welcome to the nineteenth edition of Opportunities, Kicks For Kids' E-newsletter! With so many exciting events coming up, we want to regularly inform our friends of all that is going on with KFK. We thank you for your continued support and hope that you can take a moment to see what is new with the charity. Remember, you can always visit our website at
www.kicksforkids.org for more information. We hope to see you soon at one of our events!
There is still time to register for the 13th Annual RGI River Run, presented by Duke Energy and benefiting Kicks For Kids (KFK). Taking place at 9:15 AM on the Saturday (5/23/09) of Memorial Day weekend, it will once again launch the Tri-state’s summer running season! Participants will enjoy live music from Cincinnati's The RumRunners, have the chance to win one of more than 50-quality door prizes, and are invited to a post-race party at Arnie’s on the Levee! KFK's newest corporate sponsor, e-Go Electronics Recycling, will also be there to explain how you can help the environment and KFK simultaneously!
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KFK is excited to announce its new corporate partnership with Cincinnati-based e-GO Electronics Recycling. The company collects a variety of electronic devices, and makes sure they are recycled and/or refurbished in an environmentally-friendly way, while benefiting local charities in the process. For example, by simply recycling your old cell phone through e-GO, not only are you being a good steward of the environment, you are donating money to KFK.
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The 15th Annual Meijer/Kicks For Kids Celebrity Golf Classic is quickly approaching! The fundraiser will be held once again at the prestigious Triple Crown Country Club in Union, KY, and take place on Monday, June 22nd and Tuesday, June 23rd. It is one of the top charity golf outings in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, and provides KFK with the majority of the funds needed to host its youth programs. Sponsorship packages are still available! Contact KFK's Executive Director, Ted Kluemper (859-331-8484) for more information.
On Monday, March 30th, General Mills presented Kicks For Kids with a $10,000 check in support of KFK's A.S.A.P. (Athletic Strength And Power) Program, as well as KFK's proposed fitness challenge that will take place at middle schools across the Tri-state this fall. This is the second year General Mills choose KFK as one of the grant recipients through its 'Champions for Healthy Kids' initiative.
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As a company, Duke Energy puts a premium on community involvement, not only through its corporate sponsorships, but by promoting volunteerism among its employees. For the past three years Duke Energy has exercised this value system and helped grow the RGI River Run, KFK's second largest fundraiser, into one of the areas top ten run/walks! For this reason, Duke Energy is this edition’s Sponsor Spotlight.
Click here for the full story »» Kicks For Kids plans to offer more youth programs in 2009 than ever before to children and teenagers across the Tri-state. There are several new events planned, including a summer art camp, field trips to local colleges, as well as several partner-programs with Meijer, one of KFK's long-standing sponsors. By offering nearly 25 opportunities to kids from various areas, the charity hopes to expand its mission of 'leveling the playing field' and reach a wider scope of children that reside in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
KFK met with several of its partnering agencies and schools early this year to receive feedback on programs the charity currently offers, as well as new programs that could possibly be implemented for the 2009-2010 year. This helped tremendously in constructing the current youth calendar by narrowing in on the programs that could provide the most impact on the population KFK serves. "This year’s calendar is packed with a lot of activities I think children really need," said Jeanne Bell with Inner City Youth Opportunities, one of KFK’s partnering agencies. "Most nonprofits cannot afford the kind of activities KFK offers, and it's a chance for these kids to go to these events, and experience the things that we all want for our own kids and grandkids...new experiences," Jeanne added.
The increase of programs can primarily be attributed to the generous sponsors and committed volunteers who continue to support the charity's mission by donating their funds and time each year. Despite a tepid economy, KFK's sponsors have stayed committed to KFK, knowing that their dollars are supporting children in their surrounding communities. This year Meijer will be partnering with Kicks For Kids on a number of programs including a ‘Back to School' event this fall for children and their families at a Meijer location, a holiday shopping event held at a designated Meijer store for 10 children, and a pumpkin decorating contest, to name a few.
The charity also has an incredible resource of volunteers and committee members, who not only donate their time and energy to staff the youth programs and fundraisers, but look for ways to improve them. If you are interested in learning how to become more involved with Kicks For Kids, please contact Britt or Ted (859-331-8484).
