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January 2009 Charitable Registry


January 17 • Winter Party
A benefit for Children’s Home Society & Family Services.  Family and friends of children adopted from Russia, Europe and Central Asia join together to celebrate the culture and connect with other adoptive families. The day includes food, entertainment, activities, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit the Russian Orphanage Assistance Endowment. 2  p.m. www.chsfs.org.  

January 24 • Walk to Cure Diabetes
A benefit for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  Come to the largest indoor walk in the country. Over 18,000  participants enjoy a morning of exciting entertainment, mascots galore and fun kids activities. The goal is to raise $1.9 million for  diabetes research. 8  a.m. Mall of America. www.jdrf.org/minnesota. 

January 31 • Vintages of Note
A benefit for WAMSO Education Programs.  An evening of exquisite wine, fine food and entertainment designed to celebrate the magic & power of music. Gather good friends & join WAMSO to ensure we continue to open the hearts &  minds of children throughout the Twin Cities to the wonderful possibilities of musical appreciation & performance. 6:30 p.m.  601 First Ave. N. Minneapolis. WAMSO.org.  

January TBD • Heart to Heart Campaign Kick-off Concert
A benefit for Children’s HeartLink. Sponsored by Lunds and Byerly’s. Local and national businesses team up to help raise awareness and  funds for needy children with heart disease around the world. Join us for our kick-off concert and shop Lunds and Byerly’s this Valentine’s Day.  7 p.m. childrensheartlink.org.   

January TBD • Pennies for Patients
A benefit for Minnesota Chapter. Sponsored  by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Pennies for  Patients 2009 will take place during January and February 2009.  Students bring their spare change to school and donate it in honor of local student survivors--last year, local students donated $650,000!  Sign your school up for this fun and worthwhile community service project! www.schoolandyouth.org/mn/pennies. 

January TBD • Team In Training
A benefit for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Learn more about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training, the world’s largest endurance training  program. We will train you to walk or run a full or half  marathon, or complete a triathlon or 100-mile bike ride. 6:30 p.m. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 8441 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 340. Golden Valley. www.teamintraining.org/mn.  

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