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Max Morrison is fundraising
(Ultra)Marathon for the Christmas Spirit
For many of us, the seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas are a time of family gatherings, lavish feasts, respite from work, gifts, jollity and frivolity. However, there are plenty of people facing hardships even through such a cozy time of year. That's why I had the idea of hosting a marathon running event to inspire one of the most noble gifts; giving to someone you don't even know.

I am creating a fundraiser for TrueNorth Community Services. In case you haven't heard of this organization; it is a private, nonprofit organization that provides over 60 comprehensive programs and services to the residents of Newaygo County. Services and programs include: Heating and housing assistance - Food pantry and senior food program - Medical assistance and medical equipment loan program and more.

The past few months I've been training for a trail marathon, but I thought I would put my training to an even better use. Every donation will be a bid for how many miles you would like to see me run in one day! Both big and small donations are welcome. After all donations come in, I will calculate an average and run that distance on either the coming Sunday of December 5th or December 12th. To keep my body safe at my current fitness level, any donations over $50 will be calculated as multiple donations so that the run distance will be under 50 miles. I'm hoping the average comes out somewhere in between a marathon (26.2 miles) and 50 miles. If the average is a little low, I'll be rounding it up to a full marathon anyway :)

Later, I'll be posting a route so that anyone who donates can drive past, or run a few miles with me on the day of the run!

P.S If you live in a different area, or even a different country, and feel strongly about a different community organization, feel free to donate to that instead! (I had a few Michigan based services in mind, but this website only allows me to add one nonprofit organization to the event) Just please contact me to let me know how much you donated, so I can add it to the run distance average.

Contact details:

989-763-8198

morrison1ma-gmail.com
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Caitlin Voyt is fundraising
Camp Newaygo Pioneer Improvement Campaign
Camp Newaygo empowers girls and women, and we are excited to have our entire older girl’s out post unit living spaces filled to the max. But ...

Girls in eighth through 11th grades are having a tough time living the summer dream of a session of camp each year.

We’ve decided to do something about it by adding 10 more beds to Rangers Outpost and 10 more beds to Pioneers. Three new tents will be purchased for Pioneers, and tent platforms will be rebuilt. They will be ready for summer 2020.

“Buy a slice of the Pioneer PI” with your donation to our GoFundMe campaign to cut down on waiting lists and add 10 more beds and tent spaces for 11th grade, last year's campers, this summer!

Camp Newaygo is a year-round program and retreat facility. Our All Girl’s Resident Camp was founded in 1926. We offer summer programs, year-round rentals, community events, and innovative family programs on our beautiful 104 acres.

TrueNorth Community Services is the parent organization of Camp Newaygo. TrueNorth is a private, not-for-profit community-based human services agency, located in Fremont, Michigan. TrueNorth provides quality programs for youth and families. Visit their website www.truenorthservices.org.
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Wakonda Unit Improvement Campaign - New Beds
In 2019 we launched our Unit Improvement Campaign to increase our ability to serve high school campers in our Girls' Overnight Camp. In the past three years we have expanded the Pioneers and Rangers Units, adding 27 more spaces to camp for 8th and 11th graders. Now, it's Wakonda's turn. This 10th grade unit is currently located on a cleared powerline path, which doesn't offer much privacy or picturesque views. It currently holds 14 campers, with a long waiting list. The Camp Newaygo Advisory Board and staff selected a beautiful new site overlooking Emerald Lake, to build three new sleeping pavilions that will hold 28 campers total. We can't wait to have overnight campers enjoying them this summer.

We have raised $175,000 of the $225,000 needed for this amazing new space for 10th graders. Support this project to purchase of 34 new beds, replacing the older model, well-loved after 41 years at camp. Each bed is $470. Any size donation will help us reach our goal.

Grand Opening ribbon cutting will be June 11th during the Alumni Reunion!
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TrueNorth brings together influencers, innovators and change-makers to inspire hope and create a better world.

6308 S. WarnerFremont, MI 49412

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1968

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2022

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