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CHARITY |
AMOUNT |
LINK |
EVENT |
| 12/13/08 |
Tri-State Food Bank |
$500 |
http://www.tristatefoodbank.org/ |
December 2008 Tournament
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| Also at our Dismembered December tournament we donated a $500 check to the Tri-State Food Bank to help provide needy families with food around the Holidays.
Established in 1982, a forward-thinking group of people chaired by Henry Campbell made connections with Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis and Dare To Care Food Bank in Louisville. In 1983, the warehouse on Virginia Street was purchased and that year 158 pounds of food was disbursed to a growing number of member agencies. Today Tri-State Food Bank disburses over 4 million pounds of food each year to over 250 feeding organizations in 33 counties.
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| 12/13/08 |
Toys For Tots |
Toy collection |
http://www.toysfortots.org/ |
December 2008 Tournament
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| After volunteering for Stuff-A-Bus we held our own toy collection drive at our Dismembered December roller derby tournament. We were able to collect lots of toys generously donated by our awesome fans!
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(C)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
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| 12/6/08 |
Toys For Tots |
30 hours |
http://www.toysfortots.org/ |
103GBF Stuff-A-Bus Tour
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| On Saturday, December 6th members of DCRD volunteered for the 103 GBF 2008 Stuff-A-Bus Tour to benefit Toys For Tots. In only a few short hours we were able to help fill the bus full of toys for needy children around the Tri-State area.
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(C)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
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| 9/30/08 |
Indiana Blood Center |
26 units of blood |
http://www.indianablood.org/ |
2008 Blood Drive @ Skate World
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| After previously volunteering with the Indiana Blood Center, DCRD held its own IBC blood drive at Skate World on Tuesday, Sepetember 30th. The turnout was great and we were able to donate 26 units of life-saving blood.
Indiana Blood Center lives a daily mission to supply blood and blood components to Hoosier patients in need at more than 60 Indiana hospitals. Indiana Blood Center is a non-profit community service organization licensed by the FDA and the Indiana State Department of Health, and accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). |
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| 9/20/08 |
United Caring Shelter |
$500 |
http://www.unitedcaringshelters.com/ |
September 2008 Bout
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| In September DCRD held its last home bout of 2008 and donated a $500 check to the United Caring Shelter of Evansville.
The United Caring Shelters, Inc. (UCS) began as an idea that came about in a Sunday School class in June, 1991. Shortly thereafter, a day shelter was opened and served about 25 to 30 people two meals a day. Later, an emergency night shelter was added for single men and in 1996 the current UCS building was purchased that now houses a soup kitchen, safe-haven shelter and Transitional Housing program.
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| 8/24/08 |
Ronald McDonald House |
$500 |
http://www.rmhevansville.org/ |
August 2008 Bout
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| At our August home bout we were able to donate $500 to the Ronald McDonald House of the Ohio Valley fundraising efforts.
McDonald's has long been committed to giving back to the communities in which it does business. The first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia on October 15, 1974 and was intended for families of seriously ill children who were receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. RMHC of the Ohio Valley is supported by its volunteers, generous individuals and caring organizations as well as the McDonald's family, which includes owner-operators, suppliers and employees. By supporting a Ronald McDonald House in Evansville, RMHC of the Ohio Valley will continue to serve the needs of Tri-State children and their families.
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| 8/16/08 |
CJ's Bus |
$524 |
http://cjsbus.org/ |
Car Wash Benefit
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| On Saturday, August 16th we held a car wash to benefit CJ's Bus. In 6 hours we were able to raise $524 to donate to this great cause.
CJ's Bus is a rapid-response self-contained mobile recreation unit which is deployed to disaster sites nationwide in order to keep children distracted and entertained in a safe group environment in the immediate aftermath phase of natural or man-made disasters. The bus is deployed in partnership with local emergency managers in law enforcement and fire and rescue in order to provide maximum benefit to the families and children in communities hit by disaster.
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| 7/19/08 |
Veteran's Association |
$500 |
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July 2008 Bout
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| In honor of the patriotic month we donated a $500 check to the Veteran's Association of Evansville at our July home bout. |
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| 7/12/08 |
Habitat For Humanity |
80 hours |
http://www.evansvillehabitat.org/ |
2008 Evansville Build
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| Despite the soaring temperatures and humidity in July, dozens of DCRD volunteers were able to participate in the Evansville Habitat for Humanity build to benefit families affected by the 2005 tornadoes.
Habitat for Humanity of Evansville (Habitat) is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry that works both to eliminate poverty housing and to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action. Habitat welcomes to the table partners from any faith or from no faith who are willing to pick up a hammer to help improve the lives of families needing decent shelter.
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| 6/7/08 |
PAAWS |
$500 |
http://www.paaws.org/ |
June 2008 Bout
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| On Saturday DCRD had another exciting victory that came down to the wire and also was able to donate $500 to the PAAWS no-kill animal shelter. Also, throughout the bout PAAWS was able to showcase some of the animals available for adoption and several cats along with a few dogs found new homes as a result! PAAWS is the premiere no-kill animal shelter in the Tri-State area. A registered 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Corporation, the PAAWS team of volunteers serves Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky by housing animals in foster homes until they are ready for adoption. |
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| 5/10/08 |
Holly's House |
$500 |
http://www.hollyshouse.org/ |
May 2008 Bout
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| At our second home bout of the season we presented Holly's House with a $500 donation from our league.
Holly's House is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that provides a single location for the Domestic and Sexual Violence Units of the Evansville Police Department. The Evansville Police Department chose the name Holly's House for the Child and Adult Advocacy Center in honor of the work Holly Dunn Pendleton has done in educating our community on how to assist victims of sexual violence, as well as her personal efforts to reach out and help victims of sexual assault.
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| 4/17/08 |
Easter Seals Telethon |
$1,279 |
http://in-sw.easterseals.com |
2008 Easter Seals Telethon
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| In April 2008 DCRD was invited to participate in the Easter Seal's annual telethon. With the help of our friends and family we were able to raise $1,279.
The mission of the Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN is to provide life-changing services that maximize the independence of children and adults with disabilities and to ensure equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in our community.
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| 4/12/08 |
Indiana Blood Center |
25 hours |
http://www.indianablood.org/ |
2008 Women's Health Fair
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| DCRD volunteered at the 2008 Women's Health Fair at The Centre for Indiana Blood Center. We were able to give out information and educate people on donating blood as well as the health benefits to regular exercise, including roller derby!
Indiana Blood Center lives a daily mission to supply blood and blood components to Hoosier patients in need at more than 60 Indiana hospitals. Indiana Blood Center is a non-profit community service organization licensed by the FDA and the Indiana State Department of Health, and accredited by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).
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| 4/5/08 |
Wish Upon A Star |
$500 |
http://www.wuasevv.com/ |
April 2008 Bout
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| On Saturday, April 5th the Dynamite Dolls started the season with an exciting win and a donation of $500 to the Wish Upon a Star organization. Wish Upon A Star is an independent, Evansville based charity whose mission is to grant wishes for children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed with a terminal or life threatening illness.
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| 4/08-12/08 |
Vanderburgh County Veterans Council |
$12,366 |
http://www.vanderburghgov.org/index.aspx?page=1095 |
2008 Bouting Season
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| Not only do we get to bout in an amazing, historic venue in downtown Evansville, all the money paid as a rental fee is actually a donation to the Vanderburgh County Veterans! |
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| 3/1/08 |
Albion Fellows Bacon Center |
$500 |
http://www.albionfellowsbacon.org/ |
2008 Pub Crawl
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| To kick off our 2008 inaugural bouting season, DCRD hosted its first ever Franklin Street Pub Crawl. The turnout was fantastic and with partial proceeds benefiting the Albion Fellows Bacon Center, we were able to donate $500.
Since 1981, Albion Fellows Bacon Center has been providing safe shelter, crisis intervention and education to victims of domestic violence and their children. In 1990, Albion expanded its services to include victims of sexual assault. |
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