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Bill Kelley Memorial Road Race
July 24, 2008
6:00 p.m. Executive Health & Sports Center
1 Highlander Way, Manchester
For the fifth year, the Executive Health & Sports Center is planning and hosting the Bill Kelley Memorial Road Race to benefit New Horizons. There are 5K and 10K options and great courses to run. A barbeque and other fun events will be ongoing during and after the race. This event is sponsored in part by MVP Healthcare.
Attorney Kelley was a long-time member of the Executive and one of his most beloved charities was New Horizons. His commitment to his community and those living in poverty was strong; as he demonstrated through his fervent support of the work of New Horizons.
Runners and volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Please bring a non-perishable food item. The pre-registration fee is $20.00 (7/5/08 deadline). Call Deborah Ouellette, Race Director at 624-9300 ext. 216 for more information or register at www.active.com.
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Walk Against Hunger
May 18, 2008
18th Annual Walk Against Hunger Presented by Coca-Cola
Veterans Park, Manchester
New Horizons Walk Against Hunger was a great success--raising nearly $120,000 to aid in hunger relief efforts. THANK YOU to the sponsors, teams, individual walkers and volunteers that made this event so successful!
Top sponsors were: Coca-Cola, Anthem, AutoFair, Bedford Village Inn, Bellwether Community Credit Union, Brophy Financial Advisory Group, Catholic Medical Center, First Congregational Church, The Hippo Press, Kiwanis Club of Manchester, The Manchester Express, McLane Grocery, The Mill 96.5, Noury Supply, Quirk Chevrolet Buick Hummer, Schleuniger, Barry Wolper and WMUR ABC-9.
Top Teams were: Parish of the Transfiguration, St. Pius X Parish, The Derryfield School, Goffstown High School and Bob Powers' Team.
It was a great day and there was record turn-out.
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Blues After Christmas with John McAndrew
January 31, 2008
Westbridge Community Services sponsored a new fundraiser for New Horizons featuring music, recovery, and unity. Held on January 31, 2008, Blues After Christmas was a great success, raising $3,000 for New Horizons. Patrons also donated many boxes of cereal. Jack Lynch opened the evening with comic relief, as well as stories of recovery, followed by an intimate concert by McAndrew. Prior to the show, John McAndrew performed at the New Horizons Soup Kitchen during the Senior Meal. Clients were happy to have such a talented visitor--some even joined in singing and playing instruments. Due to its great success, this will become an annual event.
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14th Annual Greater Manchester Thanksgiving Breakfast
November 20, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Radisson Center of New Hampshire
This annual event joins members of the community and corporate partners in the fight against hunger and homelessness. Rev. Bill Donoghue was the keynote speaker and Jeff Eisenberg served as the Master of Ceremonies. Over 700 people attended this event this year and kicked off a season of thanks and giving.
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Tons of Turkeys
November 17, 2007
11/17/07
Tons of Turkeys was a great success! 32.5 tons were collected to help impoverished families this Thanksgiving. Our heartfelt thanks to all that participated in this event. Our sponsors did a tremendous job--thank you to-The Mill 96.5, Bellwether Community Credit Union, Manchester/Nashua Harley Davidson, Hannaford Supermarkets and the Union Leader.
As people donated at the stores, the turkeys were brought back to the New Horizons Food Pantry and immediately given out to families in need. 450 complete Thanksgiving Dinner boxes were given out in that one day.
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