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We do this for the children.............................
Cheer for Children was founded in 1985 as an all-volunteer organization to help
children in the South Bay. It started out with about 10 devoted volunteers and now,
with community help and commitment, we have hundreds of volunteers that help at
different parties and events for children.
We volunteers will continue to do the great work Pam Edwards, our founder, started
with the support of generous donors such as yourselves. The volunteers that were
fortunate enough to work with her in this endeavor share her commitment to helping
children and families in the South Bay.
Parties are held for acutely ill children and their siblings at Harbor UCLA Hospital at
Christmas.
We have also “adopted” 2-O.H.(orthopedically handicapped) schools where we have
parties for Easter, Halloween, Christmas and summer (this year was our 9th annual
Luau) events. When money allows we take children on special field trips (fishing day
at the pier) or bring fun things to them (we've had a mobile aquarium visit one of the
schools).
We have no salary costs as we are run by volunteers. At holiday time last year we
helped thousands of children that might not have had Christmas. They are referred to
us by schools, churches, Fire Depts., and social workers. Santa was there thanks to
the generosity of the community and the excellent press that we receive. Toys and
toiletries (we give out over 1,000 toothbrushes) are collected through home and
company parties all year round. At Christmas, we have an “Adopt a Family” Program
where you can help a family or individual child with toys, clothes and/or gift
certificates. Last year we helped over 200 families.
Now, more than ever, with the slower economy and raising costs, we need your help.
We have more needier families than ever. Thank you for thinking of us in the past and
hopefully in the future. Please call (310) 540-2494 with any questions.
children in the South Bay. It started out with about 10 devoted volunteers and now,
with community help and commitment, we have hundreds of volunteers that help at
different parties and events for children.
We volunteers will continue to do the great work Pam Edwards, our founder, started
with the support of generous donors such as yourselves. The volunteers that were
fortunate enough to work with her in this endeavor share her commitment to helping
children and families in the South Bay.
Parties are held for acutely ill children and their siblings at Harbor UCLA Hospital at
Christmas.
We have also “adopted” 2-O.H.(orthopedically handicapped) schools where we have
parties for Easter, Halloween, Christmas and summer (this year was our 9th annual
Luau) events. When money allows we take children on special field trips (fishing day
at the pier) or bring fun things to them (we've had a mobile aquarium visit one of the
schools).
We have no salary costs as we are run by volunteers. At holiday time last year we
helped thousands of children that might not have had Christmas. They are referred to
us by schools, churches, Fire Depts., and social workers. Santa was there thanks to
the generosity of the community and the excellent press that we receive. Toys and
toiletries (we give out over 1,000 toothbrushes) are collected through home and
company parties all year round. At Christmas, we have an “Adopt a Family” Program
where you can help a family or individual child with toys, clothes and/or gift
certificates. Last year we helped over 200 families.
Now, more than ever, with the slower economy and raising costs, we need your help.
We have more needier families than ever. Thank you for thinking of us in the past and
hopefully in the future. Please call (310) 540-2494 with any questions.
DONATIONS NEEDED
| CHEER FOR CHILDREN |
Cheer for Children is currently in
need of donations of gift
certificates for JC Penny, Target,
Walmart, KMart, Sears, Toys R
Us, Staples, Grocery Stores, Gas
Stations and more etc. so that
we may purchase comforters for
children in the hospital,
especially children who will be
there long-term. This item can go
a long way in comforting a sick
child. Please e-mail us on the
contact page if you are able to
donate these items.
**THESE DONATIONS ARE
REQUESTED FOR NEEDS ALL
YEAR ROUND.
need of donations of gift
certificates for JC Penny, Target,
Walmart, KMart, Sears, Toys R
Us, Staples, Grocery Stores, Gas
Stations and more etc. so that
we may purchase comforters for
children in the hospital,
especially children who will be
there long-term. This item can go
a long way in comforting a sick
child. Please e-mail us on the
contact page if you are able to
donate these items.
**THESE DONATIONS ARE
REQUESTED FOR NEEDS ALL
YEAR ROUND.
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