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The Principal Charity Classic is a wonderful community event in
the metro area and contributes greatly to the economic vitality and
quality of life in central Iowa. The tournament will also serve
specifically as a way to raise money for local non-profit
organizations supporting children.
Using the FORE Our Kids theme to highlight this important effort
the goal is to increase contributions to local arts, culture,
health and human services organizations supporting youngsters in
our area.
These five outstanding organizations are dedicated to supporting
children in the community and will receive the proceeds from the
event.
- Blank Children's Hospital
- Bravo Greater Des Moines
- Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
- United Way of Central Iowa
- Variety-The Children's Charity of IOWA
The Principal Charity Classic has given
$4
Million in six years to the "FORE Our Kids"
Charities.
About Blank Children's Hospital
Blank Children's Hospital was built by A.H. and Anna Blank
and opened in 1944 in honor of their son, Raymond. Since that time,
the hospital has grown and undergone several renovations to
accommodate sick and injured children. Today, Blank Children's
Hospital is an 88-bed facility that is committed to family-centered
healing, caring and teaching for children across Iowa. With more
than 90 pediatric specialists and hundreds of nurses who care "just
for kids" Blank Children's is a hospital unlike any other. The
number of pediatric medical specialists, programs and services is
constantly growing to improve care and meet the changing health
needs of children. Blank Children's Hospital is part of the Iowa
Health - Des Moines, which also includes Iowa Methodist Medical
Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Methodist West Hospital, John
Stoddard Cancer Center and its associated physicians and clinics.
To learn more about Blank Children's Hospital visit
www.blankchildrens.org
About Bravo Greater Des Moines
Since 2005, Bravo Greater Des Moines (Bravo) has awarded more
than Sixteen Million dollars to over 80 art, culture and heritage
organizations in the region. Bravo Greater Des Moines, the Region's
Art Council is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening
the metro area's arts and cultural community as a key element of a
world-class quality of life. Bravo provides a collaborative focus
to nurture and grow the arts by increasing funding through public
and private sources. Altoona, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines,
Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Polk County, Polk City, Urbandale,
West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights share a portion of their
hotel/motel tax proceeds to support Bravo. NOTE: All funding
received from the 28E agreements goes directly to support the
region's cultural, art, heritage organizations. For further
information about Bravo Greater Des Moines and its mission, please
go to www.bravogreaterdesmoines.org
About the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is a
donor-driven public foundation whose purpose is to improve the
quality of life in Greater Des Moines through philanthropy. Through
Community Foundation grantmaking programs and donor funds, $25
million was granted to charitable causes in 2011. The Community
Foundation works to build endowment funds that benefit the
community forever and helps donors create personal legacies. As a
community leader, the Community Foundation improves the quality of
life for all by connecting donors with their passions, fostering
links between community organizations and convening local leaders
to promote the common good. To learn more about the Community
Foundation of Greater Des Moines visit
www.desmoinesfoundation.org
About United Way of Central Iowa
United Way of Central Iowa's mission is to improve lives by
uniting the caring power of our community. United Way advances the
common good by focusing on lasting change in education, income and
health, the building blocks for a good quality of life. In 2011
United Way of Central Iowa earned the Charity Navigator 4-Star
rating for the seventh consecutive year. Only 2% of the 5,500
charities rated achieve this distinction. Thanks to central Iowans'
generosity, United Way ranks among the top nationally in per-capita
giving. We invite you to be part of the change. Give. Advocate.
Volunteer. LIVE UNITED. To learn more about United Way of Central
Iowa visit www.unitedwaydm.org
About Variety - The Children's Charity of IOWA
Variety - The Children's Charity of IOWA helps
Iowa's children in need. Programs supported by Variety benefit
children's hospitals, youth at risk, children with disabilities and
more - everything from funding programs to the purchase of medical
equipment. Variety is a unique organization that raises money and
distributes it to children's programs. All money donated to, and
raised by Variety of Iowa stays right here in Iowa helping Iowa's
youth. Variety's Kids on the Go Program helps kids gain mobility,
confidence and independence by providing bikes, helmets and locks
to children who have never had their own bike; specialized adaptive
bikes and medical equipment for children with special needs and
Variety Vans for children's organizations. All kids deserve to have
the same childhood experiences - from bike rides to zoo days - even
if they may have to go about it just a little bit differently. To
learn more about Variety - The Children's Charity of Iowa visit
www.varietyiowa.com |
