Community benefit event raises funds for ill child
Rivas family hosted a charity event to support Emma Dunnam's medical and therapy costs. Local residents Lin Woodall and Mike Lawher shared personal ties to illness and expressed prayers and support. A live music lineup including Mean Gene Kelton boosted turnout, with 1600 tickets sold by 2 pm. Tickets were ten dollars and included barbecue. All proceeds go to the Dunnam family. final total undisclosed at press time.
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Rivas
Christy
Kelvin
Emma
Rs Tex Woodall
Woodall
Mike Lawher
Dunnam
Math-A-Thon inspires kids to help others at Harlem event
Linares notes 22 participants this year and a decline in child volunteering as Anjali Patel raises 2010 dollars plus a penny, becoming the top fundraiser for the second year. Anjali also donates hairpieces to Lock's of Love, inspiring family involvement and urging future participation. For more details visit mathathon.org.
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Linares
Anjali Patel
Anjali
St. Jude's
Math-Athon
Lock’s of Love
Mathathon.org
Pregnancy Resource Center outlines options for teens
The Center East offers abortion, adoption, and parenting options with counseling and free pregnancy tests. It notes a pro life stance, confidentiality limits for minors, and services including ultrasounds and the Hope Program. A 2008 client profile shows teens and young women as major groups, with funds supported by three annual fundraisers including a March craft show at Trinity Church in Baytown.
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Center
Lippo
Children’s Protective Services
Pregnancy Resource Center East
Trinity Episcopal Church
N. Main
Baytown
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