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Kalamazoo Roof Sit 2006

Roof Sit 2006 is designed to raise awareness of the problem of child abuse and neglect and to raise money to support programs at The Community Healing Centers (formerly the Guidance Clinic) that treat children who have been abused as well as programs that work to prevent child abuse. The children who receive these services live right here in our community and need our help.

Thanks to the support and participation of WKFR 103.3 Cumulus Broadcasting morning disc jockeys, Glen Dillon and Shelly live on the roof of the Helzberg Diamonds/Hairmasters building on South Westnedge. Their "sit" on the roof helps to raise money and awareness of the need for prevention and treatment of child abuse. Through live broadcasts each day and night during Roof Sit, individuals and businesses make pledges, issue challenges and relay incredible stories of love and heartbreak all in an effort to raise money to fight child abuse. People come to the event site and donate money to kids in need.

Kalamazoo Letter Carrier Food Drive

The National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive is Saturday May 13, 2006. Local Kalamazoo area letter carriers will be actively involved once again helping "Stamp Out Hunger." You can help by supplying your letter carrier with donated non-perishable food.

Komen Race for the Cure

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation presents the Race for the Cure on May 20, 2006 at the Arcadia Festival Site in downtown Kalamazoo. Visit the site to volunteer, register or to donate.

The Komen Southwest Michigan Race is one of over 112 Komen Race for the Cure Events held in either the US or overseas. Each Race and affiliate keeps 75% of the money they raise to fund local programs for local women and their families. All Komen Race for the Cure events include a 5K run and a 5K Walk and most have special Survivor Recognition ceremonies to honor the many breast cancer survivors who come out to participate.

Participants in the Komen Southwest Michigan Race for the Cure® include individual runners and walkers along with many teams of family members, co-workers, neighbors, friends and even breast cancer survivor support groups.

Teacher Appreciation Week

National Teacher Day is on Tuesday May 9 during the National Teacher Appreciation week May 7-13, 2006.