Here are some of the responses we received from our charities following last year’s event:

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“…thank you for making an investment of $6,000 in the 2009 Strong Kids Campaign…you continue to help propel us forward in building strong kids, strong families and strong communities…”

-Sara DeMann, Development Director, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

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“We can’t begin to thank you enough for choosing Children’s Advocacy Center as a beneficiary from the triathlon… Your gift not only addresses the immediate need, but assists the child and family in transitioning back to a life offering safety and security.”

- Darcy Komejan, MA, Executive Director, Children’s Advocacy Center

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“Your partnership is an encouragement to us in our daily work to meet children where they are and walk with them on their journey from victim to survivor…Your partnership makes a difference-for us, for our children and their parents, and for our community.”

-Thomas D. Zook, EdD, Executive Director, Children’s Assessment Center

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“Thank you for your generous donation of $10,000. Your gift makes it possible for our organization to attack childhood hunger in Grand Rapids by providing evening meals to food insecure children every weeknight… You are helping to prevent the irreparable effects of undernourishment in our community. Thank you so very, very much for your incredible generosity and for choosing Kids Food Basket as one of your beneficiaries. You have truly made a difference!”