Supporting Worthy Causes


There are so many wonderful organizations in Greater Cincinnati that help others in need. We wanted to highlight some of these and maybe you will be inspired by what you read and offer to donate either your time, talent or treasures to one of them.  


For a listing of local donation sites such as Goodwill please visit our Donation Sites page (some organizations may be listed in both spots).


 

 

 

 




Support two local Mom's (and friends) who are raising money for Team in Training for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in support of those battling cancers and blood disorders. They are raising money so they can race in Madrid in the Spring. 


 

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Support Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research 

Visit the Magnificent Maya Website!


See Maya's artwork reproduced by hand by artist Kathy Hyatt by visiting the

Magnificent Maya  website! Proceeds from her art or donations on her

website will go to support Acute Myeloid Leukemia research.


Click here for more of Maya's art!

 

 

Be the Match - You can make a difference in the life of someone with cancer by getting a simple swab test and registering with the Be the Match national bone marrow registry.  We held an event on May 23, 2011 in honor of Maya Collins who had Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Maya received a bone marrow transplant and it was a success.  She is now home and is cancer free (yippie)  Many thanks to Abuelo's for hosting the event, all the volunteers and especially to the donors for coming out to support Maya and others with cancer. 


Super Strong Maya!



Click here to see the WLWT5.com news clip from the Marrow for Maya drive on May 23!



Support two local Mom's (and friends) who are raising money for Team in Training for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in support of Maya and others. They are raising money so they can race in Madrid in the Spring. 




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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - .For more information on Cystic Fibrosis visit www.CFF.org.

Read more about Renee Donoghue, an active volunteer and fundraiser for the Great Strides Walk - she's also the Mom of Hannah Donoghue who has CF. See more on www.cure4hannah.com.



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 Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati  - Helping families with education, support and more. Their annual Buddy Walk  will be held on Sept. 10,  2011 at Sawyer Point. One local team from Mason, Breanna's Buddies, is raising money to support this great cause in honor of adorable Breanna. Breanna's picture will be featured on Time's Square since her picture was selected as one of the 200 winners of the National Down Syndrome Awareness Campaign.  I can see why - she is adorable! Check out this great article on Cincinnati.com for more information. To support Breanna for the Buddy Walk, click here.


 


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The Dragonfly Foundation is a local non-profit that works with the Cancer Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital to "bring moments of comfort and joy" to kids with cancer and blood disorders. 


Desperate times call for desperate measures: The Dragonfly Foundation needs connections to celebrities and athletes who want to brighten the day of kids with cancer & blood diseases.


"Kids and young adults undergoing treatment for cancer and blood diseases go through trauma, both physical and mental, in the hope of a cure – trauma that continues long after treatment. This takes a tremendous toll on one’s spirit and ability to heal. To this end, The Dragonfly Foundation has created a Celebrity Bureau. We want to make it easier for celebrities to connect with kids/young adults with cancer and blood diseases, and for those kids to connect with celebrities during desperate times. If you know of anyone, or if you know people who know people, please contact us at info@TheDragonflyFoundation.org. We will keep all information confidential and manage secure connections." Ria Davidson

Photo courtesy of Christine Neitzke &

Photo above: Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo meet Lacy at Children's Hospital.


 


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 What is Friedreich's Ataxia? According to FARA, "Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder." Locally, Evan Michael Lubbe has been diagnosed with FA.  Each year there is a annual run/walk for the cure in honor of Evan. Please check back on the Evan Michael Lubbe Fund website for future details.

 

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Gracious Giving Network -  blmkc@cinci.rr.com. (513-398-1583).

Kudos to Lynne & Bill Wilkinson for starting such a wonderful organization local to Mason.  They help women and families move out from shelters to start a new life.  They accept clothing, baby items, furniture, household goods, pots & pans and more.  Many of the women in the shelters had to quickly move out of their homes so they are starting completely over.  They will even come pick up your donated items.

 


 

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Donate to children in need. HTC provides clothing, books, clothing, toys and furniture to families in need. They accept donated items that are in excellent condition as well as monetary donations (94% goes to families in need).


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Open your hearts to HART (Homeless Animal Rescue Team).  They rescue defenseless animals from the elements, cruelty and more. HART is an all volunteer, all foster based rescue group. They've been in business since October 2004. "We rescue, vet, love and adopt dogs and cats.  We provide many vet services and our adoption fee is minimal which means we rely on donations and fund raising to supplement our budget."


Mailing Address:
  HART
  PMB #222
  11711 Princeton Pike
  Suite 341
  Cincinnati, OH 45246 
E-Mail Address:
  contactus@rescueahart.org 

 

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Kicks for Kids is a great organization to support.  It was started by former Bengal kicker, Doug Pelfrey to help at risk children (kids challenged either physically, mentally or environmentally).



 

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March of Dimes, March for Babies - As a parent of two , I feel so blessed to have happy healthy girls. Many children face life threatening illnesses and the March of Dimes has been a saving grace for many families who have premature children.  They support local community programs so that mother's can have healthy full-term pregnancies and assist families who have premature births. The March for Babies is a wonderful walk to support.



 

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The Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation, a citizen-run, non-profit organization, is raising funds to build Common Ground, a playground designed for all children including those with special needs. For more information or to donate, visit the Mason Parks & Recreation Foundation website.


 

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Donate to the Solar Liberty Foundation.  They provide solar cookers which harness the power of the sun to sterilize water and cook a meal. See my article on Associated Content for more information. On a side not this organization was started by a elementary school friend of mine, Paige Mecca. Go Fletcher Elementary!

 


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