Charity Dinner Raises $46,000 For Abused Children.RANCHO ran·cho n. pl. ran·chos Southwestern U.S. 1. A hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers. 2. A ranch. SANTA MARGARITA Santa Margarita ("Saint Margaret") may refer to:
In honor of local hero, Tom Jones, and his accomplishments this summer in the fight against child abuse, more than $46,000 was raised at the CHARM Foundation charity dinner to benefit America's needy children, Aug. 14 at the Waterfront Hilton in Huntington Beach Huntington Beach, city (1990 pop. 181,519), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast, across from Santa Catalina Island, in an oil-producing area; inc. 1909. It manufactures aerospace vehicles, aircraft parts, optical instruments, and heat transfer equipment. . The CHARM Foundation, a local nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that raises money for distribution to various worthy charities across the nation, honored Jones who ran from the California-Oregon border to the California-Mexico border, 24 miles a day for two months, to make the nation aware of neglected children who too often grow up among abuse, delinquency and crime. "I had a desire to do something to help children and the best thing I could offer was myself," said Jones. "I'm thankful for the support of my sponsors, especially 24 Hour Fitness, and I'm honored that the CHARM Foundation celebrated my accomplishments by raising money to help America's children." Both baseball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Jackson One hundred percent of all funds raised from the CHARM dinner will be distributed by the CHARM Foundation to worthy nonprofit organizations benefiting children in need, which is CHARM Foundation's primary objective. About Tom Jones Based on his own tragic experiences as a child, Tom Jones has dedicated his life to helping children experiencing similar circumstances. He has become a role model who gives vision to the millions of children in need. Tom knows firsthand first·hand adj. Received from the original source: firsthand information. first that without support, at-risk children will continue to grow up amidst abuse, delinquency and crime. Tom organized the Coast 99 run to raise funds and to create awareness of the importance of improving the lives of children. About CHARM Foundation The CHARM Foundation stands for giving and for building dreams and is devoted to helping those in need across the nation. Founded in 1998 by Glenn and April McCusker, the CHARM Foundation is a unique nonprofit organization designed to raise money for distribution to various worthy charities nationwide. Since its inception one year ago, the CHARM Foundation has raised and placed over $1 million. It is out of the Foundation's generosity that its mission can be realized -- that 100 percent of all proceeds raised can go toward their intended use, to help those people and charities in need. |
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