PRESS RELEASE

Mike Lohmann and Brenda Walsh,

Executive Co-Chairs

Aug 22, 2007

 

Journal World Story

 

"With summer just coming to a close, it hardly seems like the time to consider Leprechauns & Shamrocks. However, now is the time to apply to be considered as a beneficiary to be a 2008 Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Charity! And, spring is not that far away! We have moved our selection process ahead this year in an effort to improve the budgeting process for both our donors and recipients.

 

The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is an all-volunteer organization of friends and neighbors who celebrate the legend and spirit of St. Patrick through fun, education, and a good old-fashioned parade; who also, support and exemplify the idea that charity and goodwill begins at home, benefiting our community.

All around Lawrence you can see the past work in our community aided by this committee, in playground equipment, in furnishing learning and activity centers, at childhood assistance agencies, through youth programs, and in the many smiles on young faces. To continue this tradition we are pleased to announce that we will be accepting applications through September 24^th. Details and applications can be found on our website. http://lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com

 

We, Mike Lohmann and Brenda Walsh, Committee Co-Chairs are excited to announce for 2008 our 21^st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We are honored to co-chair this year’s Parade Committee and anticipate ANOTHER GREAT PARADE and another successful fundraising campaign to benefit local children’s charities! This year’s activities will include the St. Patrick’s Day Queen Pageant, the Charity Auction Saturday February 23^rd, the ‘Shamrock Shuffle’ 5K/Fun Run on the Levee/Johnny’s, the St. Patrick’s Day Poker Run from Slow Ride Tavern, a Dart Tournament at The Red Lyon, the Benefit Trivia Contest at 23rd Street Brewery and, of course, the Parade itself on Monday March 17^th. Since its inception, the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has provided over $435,000 dollars for local children’s charities.

 

From now until 5:00 pm Monday September 24^th, The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will be accepting applications from area organizations that focus on the needs of children in our community. Every year we receive many quality applications. This year we will, again, consider choosing more than one recipient. All charitable groups serving children in Douglas County are encouraged to apply.

 

Previous beneficiaries include the Ballard Center, the Ryan Gray Playground for All Children, the LMH Pediatric Wing, THRIL, the Douglas County Infant/Toddler Coordinating Council, the Crown Casting Club, Lawrence Youth Football, The Shelter, Inc., HealthCare Access, and Douglas County Friends of Children in Foster Care." 

 

APPLICATIONS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT:

 

    http://lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com 

 

E-MAIL:

 

    info@lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com 

 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE PICKED UP AT: 

 

    MCDONALD CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 953 E 23rd STREET 

 

    COTTIN’S COAST TO COAST HARDWARE 1832 MASSACHUSETTS 

 

    KLWN/THE LAZER 3125 WEST 6th STREET 

 

    OR BY CALLING 749-6677 

 

PLEASE MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: 

 

    THE LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE COMMITTEE 

    P.O. BOX 1702

    LAWRENCE, KS 66044 

 

 

Deadline for receiving applications is 5:00 pm Monday, September 24^th, 2007 (applications must be in our hands.)