PRESS RELEASE

Roger Browning,

Executive Chair

September 3, 2009

 

Journal World Story

 

 

With summer coming to a close, we are nearly half way to St. Patrick’s Day. That means it is the time to apply to be considered as a beneficiary of the 2010 Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade.  From now until 5:00 pm Friday October 2nd, 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.

 

Each year we receive many quality applications. Once more, we will be considering more than one recipient. All charitable groups serving young people in Lawrence and Douglas County are encouraged to apply.

 

I, Roger Browning, Chair for the 2010 Parade, am excited to announce for our 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade that I anticipate ANOTHER GREAT PARADE and another successful fundraising campaign! Since its founding, the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has provided over one-half million dollars for local charities.

 

Activities this year’s will include the Annual Charity Benefit Auction on Saturday February 27th, the ‘Shamrock Shuffle’ 5K/Fun Run on the Levee, the St. Patrick’s Day Motorcycle Run, a Dart Tournament, the Benefit Trivia Contest, the St. Patrick’s Day Queen Pageant and, of course, the Parade itself on Wednesday March 17th. 

 

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 hard work, fun, education, and a good old-fashioned parade that supports and benefits our community.

 

All around Lawrence you can see the past work in our community aided by this committee, in playground equipment, in furnishing for learning and activity centers, at childhood assistance agencies, through youth programs, and in the many smiles on young faces. We want to continue this tradition and we look forward to working with the community to make it happen. Details and applications can be found on our website. http:/lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com 

 

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

 

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 

 

Applications may be mailed, e-mailed, faxed, or hand delivered to committee members but remember....

Deadline for receiving applications is 5:00 pm Friday, October 2nd, 2009 (applications must be in our hands.)

 

Email to: info@lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com

 

Fax to: 785-330-1229 or 785-843-2247

 

Drop off completed applications at:

 

    Capital City Bank

    740 New Hampshire St.

    in Downtown Lawrence

 

Or mail applications to: 

 

    THE LAWRENCE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE COMMITTEE 

    P.O. BOX 1702

    LAWRENCE, KS 66044 

(see other past charities)

 

 

 

If this opportunity is of interest to you please contact the Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.

 

Charitable Application Guidelines (.pdf)

Charitable Recipient Application (.pdf)

Charitable Recipient Application (.doc)

Charitable Recipient Application Announcement (.pdf)

2010 Opening Announcement Press Release (.pdf)

Past Charities

2009 Charity Selections

2008 Charity Funding Presentations