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A Word from Log A Load Foundation Chair, Rich Palermo, Summer 2013
LOG A LOAD FOR KIDS UPDATE 2013 A Word from National Log A Load® Foundation Chair, Rich Palermo “Miracles” I recently witnessed one of the many “miracles” that we all try to provide to the kids, parents, and doctors at the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals throughout the USA, Canada, and even Australia. At FRA’s April…
Read MoreA Word from Log A Load Foundation Chair, Rich Palermo, Spring 2013
LOG A LOAD FOR KIDS UPDATE 2013 A Word from National Log A Load® Foundation Chair, Rich Palermo “Anticipation and Celebration” Here we are, almost to the summer of 2013 after a very successful 2012 of supporting the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals, with a national total of $1.9 million dollars! I commend all of you…
Read MoreA Word from Log A Load Foundation Chair, Rich Palermo, Winter 2013
LOG A LOAD FOR KIDS UPDATE 2013 A Word from National Log A Load® Foundation Chair, Rich Palermo “Celebrating 25 Years!” As we move toward our 25th year of Log A Load For Kids’ existence, due to the creative efforts of a group of far-sighted individuals in South Carolina, I have to celebrate one very…
Read MoreAlabama/Florida: Bass Tournament, April 2012
Long before dawn, Saturday, April 21, Live Oak Landing on Alabama’s Tensaw River was alive with the sounds of 162 teams making last-minute preparations and launching boats for Florida’s 16th Annual Log A Load For Kids bass tournament. The teams blasetd off in three flights, each hoping that at the end of the day they’d…
Read MoreNational Fundraising Total for 2011
The 2011 Log A Load For Kids® state fundraising totals are in, rendering a grand total of $1,746,731 raised during the year-a slight but significant edge up (by about $30,000) over 2010’s total. Thanks to all the states that participated last year, and a special salute to the top three fundraisers: Arkansas raised $448,243 last year, Georgia $247,601,…
Read MoreMinnesota: Timber Harvest Raises Funds
Minnesota: Timber Harvest Raises Funds Last October, UPM Blandin conducted a tree thinning operation on approximately 8.2 acres of UPM forest land, yielding five truckloads of wood, valued at $6,270, that Blandin donated to Minnesota Log A Load For Kids to benefit the Minnesota Children’s Miracle Network hospital. Local logger Scott Pittack and his…
Read MoreOregon: “Smashing” Success in Fundraising
Oregon: “Smashing” Success in Fundraising Where in Oregon can you go on a Friday night to have a piece of an $800 chocolate cake, see an auctioneer get a whipped cream pie smashed into his face, and watch over 250 fun-loving loggers raise over $28,000 for children’s hospitals? The answer is: the Associated Oregon Loggers (AOL) 42nd annual…
Read MorePennsylvania: Continental Pheasant Shoot, March 2012
On March 17, 2012 the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association hosted the Log A Load For Kids Continental Pheasant Shoot near Tyrone, Pennsylvania, raising $4,700 for the state’s Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Thirty-six shooters participated-the largest turnout ever-from 26 host companies and organizations. All participants enjoyed fine shooting, beautiful weather, great camaraderie, and a delicious prime…
Read MoreWashington’s 15th Annual Auction Fundraiser
The Washington Contract Loggers Association’s 15th Annual Log A Load For Kids® Auction was a huge success. The St. Patrick’s Day theme brought in lots of “green” for the kids with the Silent and Live Auctions: the event raised $26,825. One special item was an Anniversary Quilt, sponsored by approximately 50 logging and equipment companies,…
Read MoreFlorida: 17th Annual Golf Tournament, May 2012
The 17th Annual Log A Load For Kids Golf Tournament, held May 22, 2012 at SUnny Hills Golf Course in Chipley, Florida, drew 106 golfers to the green and raised more than $12,990 for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Winning teams included: First Place Net Score Team: Home Oil (Tommy Johnson, Suzanne Johnson, Stan Scott and…
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