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Dia Del Nino Is Tomorrow – Help The Children's Miracle Network

Rik Mikals — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:53:48 +0000

Dia Del Nino or Day Of The Child is tomorrow and the Children’s Miracle Network is looking for your donation. Dia Del Nino has its roots in Latin American culture as a celebration of the light and joy that children bring to the world. The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals team is celebrating Dia Del Nino [...]

Homeless in Yakima County To Get The Help They Need – You Can Help

News Talk KIT — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:09:58 +0000

You can help the homeless in Yakima County! Each year Project Homeless Connect provides services like a hot meal, free haircuts, and medical and vision screenings to Yakima County Homeless. Here’s how you can help. There is a donation center filled with coats, sweatshirts, boots and more. You can help by making donations of warm [...]

My Seven-Year-Old Donated Her Hair to 'Locks of Love'

John Riggs — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:42:38 +0000

I have to say I'm very proud of my daughter. Her whole life, she has been blessed (and burdened) with naturally blonde, curly hair. When she heard about Locks of Love a year ago, she decided that's what she wanted to do. Instead of getting her hair cut shorter, she'd wait it out a year to donate her hair to someone in need.

The Second Annual ALMS Turkey Drive – How You Can Help

Townsquare Media — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:44:02 +0000

It’s the second annual ALMS turkey drive in Yakima. Last year they were able to provide 15 turkey dinners to families in need and this year we would like to do many more than that. $20 provides a complete dinner. We have set up easy paypal access through our Facebook page. Distribution Location: 3505 Main [...]

Make A Difference With Operation: Lorax In Cle Elum

Rik Mikals — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:46:59 +0000

You can be a protector of the trees and join Operation: Lorax and The American Red Cross in Cle Elum on October 27th. Kids and parents alike will enjoy planting trees for a good cause. You can help the American Red Cross on Saturday October 27th starting at 10am on the Hidden Valley Road off [...]

Holiday Inn In Ellensburg Steps Up Donations For Fire

Rik Mikals — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:46:23 +0000

The Holiday Inn in Ellensburg, 1620 Canyon Road is currently taking donations for all fire victims, on behalf of American Red Cross They’re calling this the “Community Closet” All victims of the fire can come to the Holiday Inn in Ellensburg 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get what they may need Taking [...]

Bullied Bus Monitor Karen Klein Reveals Plans For Donated Money

Don Deane — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:05:04 +0000

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard the story of 68-year-old Karen Klein, the school bus monitor who was mercilessly bullied by middle school children, and the oodles of money that were raised through Indiegogo.com to send her on a well-deserved vacation. Klein appeared on ‘Today’ this morning and discussed her plans for the more than $640,000 raised so far.

107-3 KFFM Will Host Children's Miracle Radio-Thon May 17th and May 18th (Video)

Rik Mikals — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:24:21 +0000

107 3 KFFM is gearing up for our annual CMN radiothon that benefits Memorial Hospital and Children's Miracle Network May 17th and May 18th. KFFM has been involved for many years and it is all for the kids of the Yakima Valley. I've included a great video of the kids and staff at Seattle Children's Hospital singing along to Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger"...

Burlesque Bake Sale To Benefit Art In Motion Saturday In Yakima (Photo)

Rik Mikals — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:11:35 +0000

I have never been to a Burlesque Bake show before and wouldn’t you know it, we have one coming to the Yakima Seasons this Saturday. It’s a great cause that will benefit Art In Motion and it is sure to be a great time! The Festivities start at 6:30pm this Saturday night at The Seasons, [...]

9 Year Boy Builds Cardboard Arcade For A Good Cause (Video)

Rik Mikals — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:09:36 +0000

This is a wonderful video as a 9 year old Caine builds an elaborate arcade in his dad’s auto shop and doesn’t realize the consequences lead to even bigger results… They developed a Caine’s Scholarship fund to help send him and other kids to college. The Goldhirsh Foundation is matching your donations to Caines Scholarship [...]

PNWU Run For Your Life Is Coming To Yakima April 14th (Photo)

Rik Mikals — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:39:06 +0000

Get ready to get healthy this weekend with the PNWU Run For Your Life …It’s being sponsored by the Pacific Northwest University. You’ll be able to enjoy live music, events for kids, family 1 mile race, raffles,prizes, food and more! The Health Fair starts at 10am and the 5k fun run/walk starts at 11am. All [...]

Kid Rock Donates to Northwest Autism Center And Second Harvest Food Bank

107.3 KFFM — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:03:17 +0000

On the final stop of the 12 city “CARE” tour Kid Rock announced the local recipients of a portion of the more than $400,000 dollars to be donated. Kid Rock has assembled a team of Detroit titans to show support for other cities in need, and to show that Detroit, while experiencing its own difficulties still has the power to unite to help others around the country. Kid Rock, in association with this powerhouse group of local Detroit business people, will donate money to local charities, causes and individuals via the Kid Rock Foundation, all along every stop of his underplay club tour. Radio station partners in each tour market will help determine those individuals and organizations in need.

Spokane’s recipients are: Northwest Autism Center and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Big Give Day Is Here

107.3 KFFM — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:40:01 +0000

Today, November 15th, is BIG GIVE DAY. It’s one day out of the year the entire community joins forces to support vital healthcare programs for children’s health care, hospice patients, cancer care, mammography services and more, specifically benefiting programs right here in our community and you can help! The goal is to incorporate online giving, [...]

Lady Gaga Sued Over Japan Earthquake Charity Bracelets

Rik Mikals — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:55:56 +0000

It seems when you are rich and fab… you can’t escape being sued even for the right causes, Lady Gaga has been sued over sales of her wristbands for Japan’s earthquake relief efforts…here are the details thanks to Yahoo news… Michigan legal network 1800LAWFIRM also alleges that Gaga and other companies involved in the sale [...]

Daft Punk Selling Ferrari for Charity [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:51:54 +0000

Are you in need of a 1987 Ferrari-412? Do you like the electro dance party music? Do you have tens of thousands of dollars just lying around that you'd rather give to charity? Well here's a deal for you!

One of my favorite groups, robot rockers and the guys who provided the soundtrack to Tron: Legacy, Daft Punk are selling the sports car from their 2006 feature 'Electroma.' The proceeds will go towards the Red Cross' Japan relief effort. The sports car only has 16,000 miles on it (not bad). The bid is currently under $30,000 and will be on sale through Apr. 21.