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Today Is First Annual 'Giving Tuesday' – Who in Casper Is Most Deserving? [SURVEY]

Big Jim — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:56:54 +0000

We've got Black Friday (Thursday/Friday) and American Express promotes Small Business Saturday. Cyber Monday grows every year. So charity-minded people are pushing for "Giving Tuesday." Visit GivingTuesday.org to learn more. Several national companies are participating. If you're making a donation today, who to? Or, if it catches on and your guilt becomes too much, who will you give to?

Hair Salon Invites You To 'Extend Your Pink' To Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Nick Perkins — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:14:20 +0000

We’re heading towards Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Unique Reflections Hair Salon is inviting the public to “Extend Your Pink!” On Sunday, September 23, Unique Reflections Hair Salon is offering pink hair extensions, feathers and nail polish, all for just $5 each. All of the proceeds will go towards breast cancer awareness. The event goes [...]

Hector Foundation To Sponsor 'Ante Up For Pups' Charity Event

Nick Perkins — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:08:55 +0000

Casper has always impressed when it comes to its support of local charities. Whether it's a well-known organization like CASA, a lesser-known organization like the Children's Advocacy Project, or even just a family in need of food and clothing, residents of Casper have gone above and beyond to make sure that those in need are taken care of. This is why it comes as no surprise that Casperites have jumped at the opportunity to raise awareness for the newly-created Hector Foundation.

Zombie 5K Raises Money For Joshua's Storehouse [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:04:41 +0000

Living in Wyoming, we are afforded many opportunities to experience sheer serenity. One of the best places to experience utter tranquility is Casper Mountain, and on Saturday the sounds of fall were upon us. Birds were singing, the wind was rustling leaves, and humans were screaming for their lives. That’s because on this day, Casper Mountain was overrun with terrifying flesh-eating Zombies, all in the name of charity.

Casper Zombie 5k To Benefit Local Charity

Nick Perkins — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:38:09 +0000

BRAAAAAIIIINNNNSSS. CHAAARRRRIIITTTYYYY. Those are the two things that Zombies love most, I’m pretty sure. So you can imagine their delight when they heard that there will be a Zombie 5k run for charity in Casper on Saturday, September 8th. On Saturday, there will be a 5k “Zombie Run” benefitting Joshua’s Storehouse and their Milk For [...]

Ron Swanson Loses Mustache For Good Cause

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:20:34 +0000

Fans of ‘Parks & Recreation‘ know that Ron Swanson has shaved off his mustache. But what seemed like a tragedy at the time may end up benefiting pediatric cancer patients. Nick Offerman, who plays TV’s manliest lover of breakfast meat, had lost the lip sweater in an episode of the sitcom earlier this year when [...]

Charity in Hot Water for Failing to Give Donations to Disabled Veterans — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:00:48 +0000

A national charitable organization set up to help disabled veterans and their families is under scrutiny for allegedly spending millions of donation dollars on marketing and other services rather than putting it into the pockets of American veterans. An investigation into the Disabled Veterans National Foundation has uncovered publicly available IRS 990 tax forms that [...]

2012 Bowl For Jason's Friends Is A Success Because Of You [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:11:00 +0000

I'm reminded of how proud I am of my town, and the people that live in it, when I witness events like Bowl For Jason's Friends. People from all over Casper offer their time, money, and mad bowling skills to the Jason's Friends Foundation, an organization created to help families financially, and emotionally, when they have a sick child.

2012 Jackalope Jump Is A Soaring Success [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:55:11 +0000

What better way to spend a brisk February morning than by jumping into a freezing swimming pool to raise money for Special Olympics Wyoming? Well, you're right. There is no better way. This is why people from all over Casper came together, put on their craziest costumes and jumped right into helping out this phenomenal cause. Check out these pictures from the event!

'2 Stories 1 Glory' Concert To Benefit Local Cancer Victim [PHOTOS]

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:17:27 +0000

Did you know that cervical cancer is the 5th most common cancer in woman worldwide? It's the 8th most common cancer in woman in the United States! With statistics like this there is no better reason then to throw a benefit concert to help save the life of one of our own Wyomingites, Angel Graves, and other afflicted by this horrible disease.

Stephen King Hopes to Donate More Than $100,000 to Help Needy Maine Residents Buy Heating Oil

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:05:36 +0000

Author Stephen King may be best known for scary stories like ‘Carrie’ and ‘The Shining,’ but he has a much softer side too — he’s using his celebrity to help low-income people in his home state of Maine buy heating oil.

Kelly Walsh Student Council Two Tons of Love Food Drive for Joshua's Storehouse

JP — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:04:52 +0000

The Student Council for Kelly Walsh High School is participating in the Two Tons of Love food drive. The food drive was created to benefit Joshua’s Storehouse. The student council is looking for donations of non-perishable foods. Donations are being collected at Kelly Walsh High School; specifically in their Administration offices and at their cafeteria. [...]

'Glee' Donating $1 Million to School Arts Programs

Jeff Giles — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:00:47 +0000

If you feel like those wacky ‘Glee’ kids are everywhere lately, you aren’t alone — heck, even Cory Monteith supposedly thinks they need to take it down a notch. But in between all that singing, dancing and carrying on, the show is spreading an important pro-arts message, and the latest ‘Glee’ project is backing it up with some serious cash.

The ‘Glee’ Give a Note Campaign, coordinated through Twentieth Century Fox, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and the show, is looking to raise $1 million for art programs at schools across the country.

6th Annual Recovery Rally To Support The 12-24 Club

Rodeo Rick — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:45:01 +0000

Make plans to join us for a great evening of music and fun at the 6th Annual Recovery Rally to benefit the 12-24 Club in Casper. The event raises funds to help maintain daily operations in its new facility on Wolcott Street. This year, special guests Savannah Jack from Nashville and local favorites, Cory and [...]

Mountain View Regional Hospital Collects Donations for Tornado Victims

Rick Darcy — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:48:05 +0000

Mountain View Regional Hospital celebrated their 3 year anniversary today, but not with a party. Instead they spent the day collecting donations from the great citizens of Casper to help the victims in Joplin, Missouri. It was an awesome sight to watch car after car and truck after truck pull in to the parking lot [...]

Mother's Day 5k Walk To Raise Money For Local Family

Nick Perkins — Sat, 07 May 2011 22:42:54 +0000

Kellan Grogan, the son of Tom and Sommer Grogan of Casper, was born on Christmas Eve 2010, and due to his health complications, had to be sent to Denver, CO via Air Life. Kellan, Tom and Sommer spent 3 months in Denver while Kellan healed from his numerous surgeries. While in Denver, Tom and Sommer were able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, allowing them to be close to their son, while easing their financial burden.

Chrome Cowgirls – A Nite At The Races

Rick Darcy — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:00:19 +0000

Join the Chrome Cowgirls for their first fund raising event of the year and the excitement of thoroughbred horse racing! Your Tickets include “funny money”, great food, entertainment, and great prizes! Participants will wager on video horse races and you can use your winnings to purchase extra tickets for prize drawings! Saturday, March 19th – [...]

Come Bowl for Jason's Friends

Rick Darcy — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:18:18 +0000

Come join us this Saturday at El Marko lanes as we “Bowling for Jason’s Friends.” Listen as we talk with Lisa from the Jason’s Friends Foundation and find out how you can participate and help this great charitable organization. CLICK HERE the link to listen to the interview. If you’re not aware; Jason was an [...]