Feb 17, 2021
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Above is Optimist Club of Alpena essay winner Macy Rundell with her medallion and certificate, with her father, Ken Rundell.
Macy Rundell, a senior at Alpena High School, recently won the Optimist Club of Alpena’s essay contest based on a theme of “Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism.”
Rundell was awarded a certificate and medallion on Feb. 15 for the honor. In addition, the essay will be sent to the district level to be judged along with winners from other Optimist Clubs in the district. A college scholarship of $2,500 is available for the top winner at the district level.
Jan 27, 2021
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Snowshoeing is just one of the ways Yoopers can participate in the âI Trekked the U.P.â fundraiser for children with cancer.
ESCANABA As part of the Childhood Cancer Initiative, the Upper Peninsula Lions Clubs are inviting everyone interested to join them tracking mileage for their fundraiser, “I Trekked the U.P.” This effort challenges participants to achieve their personal best through walking, running, snowshoeing, skiing, or biking, and donating pledges or a one-time donation to benefit kids with cancer and their families.
Participating in this virtual event is easy. At uplionsserve.org, anyone can register and select their donation amount. Each donor of $25 or more receives a Childhood Cancer mask and bandanna. Donors can also download a Trek and Track sheet that allows them to log activities, times, or distances, as well as donations.
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BRANDON. S.D., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The costly treatment associated with childhood cancer can lead to long-term financial challenges, including questions of how to afford higher education. Northwestern Mutual is committed to helping children and families affected by this disease achieve their college dreams. As part of these efforts, Brandon resident Harry Heiberger has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company s Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship program.
The scholarship program was developed to alleviate the financial strain on families that often results from expensive cancer treatments by helping to fund school tuition and fees. Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 renewable sc
Scarborough Student Awarded Northwestern Mutual s Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship
Scholarship program created to ease financial stress, help students pursue college education
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SCARBOROUGH, Maine, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The costly treatment associated with childhood cancer can lead to long-term financial challenges, including questions of how to afford higher education. Northwestern Mutual is committed to helping children and families affected by this disease achieve their college dreams. As part of these efforts, Scarborough resident Kristen Caldwell has been selected as a 2020 recipient through the company s Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship program.
The scholarship program was developed to alleviate the financial strain on families that often results from expensive cancer treatments by helping to fund school tuition and fees. Forty-three students, the largest cohort to date, have each been awarded a $5,000 r