Rutherford Books from Birth is participating in The Big Payback, a 24-hour, online giving event created to help Middle Tennessee nonprofits raise funds vital to continuing their work and directly improving the community around them. This is the third year that Rutherford Books from Birth is taking part in the event. Rutherford Books from Birth…
Tickets are now available for United Way’s signature fundraising event, Red, White and Bayou. Support the local United Way’s impact on the community at this outdoors, casual dinner reflective of the southern coastal culture. The event is set for Friday, May 11th at the home of Dr. Jim and Sydney Boerner in Murfreesboro, TN. A…
Local nonprofit Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center will hold its 19th Annual Special Kids Golf Classic on Thursday, May 3, and Friday, May 4, at Indian Hills Golf Course in Murfreesboro. The 2018 Golf Classic is proud to be presented by Nissan North America for the eighth consecutive year. Employees from Nissan will join…
Support child abuse victims and honor the local heroes that help them by partnering with the Cannon County Child Advocacy Center’s 2nd Annual Cannon Runs for Children 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 5, 2018. “Child abuse victims should never have to pay for services to help them heal from the trauma of abuse,” said Cannon…
The Special Kids Race announces today that the 7th annual event raised $192,216 to help children with special needs served by Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center. Over 2,850 runners and walkers registered in the 15K, 5K and 1 Mile distances on Saturday, March 17, at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC) in Murfreesboro. There was also…
Students can demonstrate their archery skills and raise funds for a school resource officer’s wife who is battling breast cancer Saturday at Rock Springs Elementary School. Funds collected will be donated to the wife of SRO Markell Draine, who is undergoing breast cancer treatment, said SRO Patrick Doughtie. Draine is the SRO at La Vergne…
Riverdale High School students, faculty and staff raised about $40,000 Friday in memory of Little Warrior Princess Leah Smallwood. This is the fifth year they raised money in Leah’s honor for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to conquer childhood cancer. Leah lost her battle with cancer last year. Principal Ryan Nance, who also had his head…
The 7th Annual Special Kids Race will be held this Saturday, March 17, at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC). Special Kids is hosting a 15K, 5K and one mile family fun run. The event welcomes all levels of participants and encourages the whole family to get involved. Race fees are $45 for the 15K, $40 for…
The Special Kids race is quickly approaching. On Saturday, March, 17, 2018, at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Special Kids is planning for 3,000 participants in the 15K, 5K and one mile family fun run. “Registration is filling up quickly”, shares Charlie Apigian, Special Kids race director. “Register by Friday, February 16, to guarantee your shirt size.”…
Middle Tennessee State University has set a $250,000 goal for its first ever “True Blue Give,” a 48-hour online push for support from Blue Raider alumni and fans. The goal is to raise funds from at least 500 university friends during the Feb. 15-16 drive to support academics, athletics and scholarships. True Blue supporters can…