Tobacco Program Debuts Wednesday

This Wednesday, over 200 students in Manchester, KY will be among the first to view our Tobacco Abuse Prevention Program. This program is one of two brand new show topics introduced this fall. As tobacco abuse remains a widespread issue in the state, our program aims to reduce the number of children involved with tobacco. The 30 minute program identifies the different types of tobacco products and the harmful effects the substance has on the body. Like our other programs, the Tobacco Abuse Prevention Program features a question and answer session in which children in the audience are free to relay any comments and concerns to the star puppets of the program.
Locally, the program is supported by The Medical Center. Also, Kids on the Block has partnered with the Smoke Free Communities Coalition of Bowling Green. This partnership offers us handouts and activities for audience members along with opportunities to deliver our programs at local special events free-of-charge.
The Tobacco Abuse Prevention Program debuts locally on Tuesday, November 12 2009 at 7:30 AM for the 6th graders at Bristow Elementary.
For more information on the program and how to view or schedule, call (270) 842-2259.

Thunder Cruise Rounds Out Season

...Fundraising season that is. With over 100 riders and around $16,000 raised, I would definitely say Twilight Thunder Cruise was a success! We had some great participants come out for the event clad in bandannas and chaps (just like the PSA requested), and one even won the big $5,000 raffle at the end of the night. We'd like to thank everyone who participated, sponsored, and volunteered. We couldn't have done it without all of you! Special thanks to Ruth Rose at Biker Up magazine for our two full page spreads in her excellent magazine and RC Components. Help them celebrate their 20th anniversary by checking out their products. I don't know much about bikes, but I understand they have amazing gear.

So that rounds out the fundraising season. As a first timer to not only Kids on the Block, but the nonprofit world in general, I have to say it's exhausting, yet exciting. With one round under my belt I'll be looking forward to making each fundraiser better next year...after the winter breather of course!

As for the picture: That would be Candi and myself pausing for a quick shot before hitting the crowd to model the leather Harley jacket for the raffle.