SunBuggy Gives Back

 

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures for Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis. It was founded in 1967 by Irwin M. and Suzanne Rosenthal, William D. and Shelby Modell, and Henry D. Janowitz, M.D.

Since their founding over four decades ago, CCFA has remained at the forefront of research in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Today, they fund cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurture investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finance underdeveloped areas of research. In addition, their educational workshops and programs, along with their scientific journal, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. They are very proud that the National Institutes of Health has commended them for “uniting the research community and strengthening IBD research.”

On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the CCFA will be ramping up one of their biggest fundraising events, “Take Steps: Walk at Mountain’s Edge Exploration Peak Park”. This event will be holding a raffle that Sunbuggy Fun Rentals has proudly donated a riding experience to in order to help raise donations to this non-profit organization.

The Clark County School District’s Employee Onboarding and Development Department of the Human Resources Unit is sponsoring a 2016 New Teacher Onboarding Kickoff. This event will take place at the South Point Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 and will provide exciting opportunities for 2600 school teachers new to the Clark County School District to share ideas, network with colleagues, and receive training outside of the normal work environment.

Sunbuggy Fun Rentals has gladly donated a riding experience to the raffles that they will be holding at the event during the opening, lunch and closing.

For over 56 years Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. has contributed to the overall well being of seniors by providing regular nutrition and daily contact with a caring volunteer. The impact that Meals-on-Wheels has on the seniors they serve goes far beyond the wholesome meals provided. Daily friendly contact also provides important socialization for those who may be isolated with little or no connection to the outside world. Lives are often saved in the course of delivering meals when a person does not respond to a knock on the door, has fallen or may have become ill. With an increase in the 65+ age category over the next 20 years by 72%, our seniors are in need of support now more than ever.

On Saturday, June 11, 2016, Meals-on-Wheels will be hosting their largest annual fundraising event of the year, The Ragin’ Cajun Bayou Blowout at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. There, they will be holding a live and silent auction to help raise money to support San Diego’s seniors and beat their last fundraising record of $215,000. This event will also feature 10+ renowned chefs from San Diego competing for the “Chefy” Award in the 7th annual Chef Appetizer Competition. The Ragin Cajun Bayou Blowout is anticipating to have over 400 quests to help raise funds for San Diego seniors.

Sunbuggy Fun Rentals has gladly donated a riding experience to the live and silent auction in order to help raise money for their seniors.

It is the 4th annual charity poker tournament that the Green Valley Kiwanis club will be hosting, February 27th of 2016. The Green Valley Kiwanis Club was chartered in 1989 with the help of Kiwanians from the Henderson and Las Vegas Clubs.  In its relatively short life, the club has proved to be an active force in the community with service to youth, senior citizens and the handicapped.  The club presently sponsors 5 High School Key Clubs, the UNLV Circle K Club and 1 Builders Club.  Our community service includes support to St. Jude’s Ranch (St. George House), Robert Taylor Elementary, Morrow Elementary School, Goodie Two Shoes, Numerous Cancer Organizations and Giving Life Ministries, to mention a few.

It will be a fun night with local residents for a great cause. All of the money generated from this fundraising effort will be distributed to various charities around the Valley and SunBuggy was more than happy to donate our popular Mini Baja Chase as a prize to be raffled off/entered into the silent auction that will be held.

The Cultural Diversity Foundation is holding it’s 21st Annual Educational Taste of Excellence: Wine and Food Tasting, Spirits, and Jazz Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, March 21, 2016 from 6pm to 10pm at the SLS Las Vegas. Sponsored and Hosted by CDF, Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada, Lee’s Discount Liquor, and Caesars Entertainment, this event will include a food and wine pairing of over 100 varieties of wines. With an audience of 800-900 people, the CDF is raising money through a fabulous silent and live auction to fund scholarships for students in need of financial assistance. Sunbuggy Fun Rentals has proudly donated a dune buggy ride experience to the auction in hopes to help raise more money for this cause!

The Wesley School is a non-profit, fully accredited, independent kindergarten through 8th grade school, welcoming families from diverse backgrounds.

On March 12, 2016, the school will be holding their 16th Bi-Annual Gala celebration at The Edison in Downtown LA. They’re inviting all current parents, alumni parents, school founders, and friends in their community for dinner, entertainment, and dancing, along with a live and silent auction which Sunbuggy Fun Rentals has happily donated a dune buggy ride experience to in which to help raise money to benefit the educational experience for their students who will go on to be leaders in their community!

South Hills Church Community is a member of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (The Alliance). The Alliance is a Christ centered global movement of more then 6 million strong that has a long history of serving both locally and globally.

As part of their expanding missions focus, South Hills Church Community is adding to their short term trip their partner church in the community of Los Salados, Dominican Republic, two additional trips. The first will be the week before Easter as they will take a team to The Dream Center in Los Angeles to serve those in need in the South Central neighborhoods. The Dream Center is a volunteer-driven organization that meets the needs of more than 80,000 people per month in the Los Angeles area. They provide mobile hunger relief and medical programs, residential rehabilitation programs, shelter for human trafficking, transitional housing for homeless families, foster care intervention programs, job skills training, counseling, basic education, and bible studies; to name a few.

Another new trip for them this year will be serving alongside Alliance Missionary missionary Rick Romano and his local team as they work on phase 2 of a community collective initiative to build a Aquaponic Sustainable Agricultural facility in the community of El Cibao, Santiago, Dominican Republic. Construction of this facility is part of a larger focus to bring sustainable solutions to regions in poverty in lieu of temporary remedies.

Team three will be serving alongside our partnering pastor Elvis Amado Batista and his church in the community of Los Salados. Pastor Batista’s church is making a mighty impact not only in his local church, but in the broader community including a thriving recovering ministry within the local jail and prison system. Pastor Batista has identified a great need for healthy lifestyles and this years team will be focusing on sharing the gospel with the community through the conduit of physical fitness training.

To help fund these trips, South Hills Church Community will be holding a silent auction which Sunbuggy Fun Rentals has gladly donated a dune buggy ride experience to to help raise more money for!

Indian Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school In California with close to 500 students. On March 12, 2016, they will be holding their annual Auction dinner and fundraiser to help raise money for school supplies and educational tools out of their reach due to drastic budget cuts made to the educational system in California for several consecutive years. Sunbuggy Fun Rentals has gladly donated a ride experience for the auction to help raise money for the school!

Trial by Peers allows non-violent, first-time offenders entering the juvenile justice system, to earn a clean second chance by completing this special program. After referral and completion to Trials by Peers, these kids, ages 12-18, will not have a criminal record in the system, but will have the support needed to help them make better choices. It is a program about changing the future before it goes wrong. The Clark County Law Foundation (CCLF), on the flip side, also educates motivated youth ages 12-18 to represent these juveniles in a real courtroom, in front of a real judge, while working under licensed attorney volunteers. These motivated youth are required to attend a 3 month summer “law school” and pass a mini bar to qualify as prosecution and defense counselors representing the state and defendants.

The CCLF is hosting its first annual Community Champions 2016 Gala on February 27th, 2016 which will include a raffle that will help raise money to support this nonprofit organization. Sunbuggy is proud to donate a Sunbuggy adventure experience for the raffle to help out the event!

The Skamania County Fire District #4 Auxiliary is a nonprofit organization who aspire to recognize the loyalty and hard work of the Skamania County Fire District #4 firefighters through small celebrations throughout the year.

This year, on April 17, 2016, they will be holding their 14th annual Spaghetti Lunch and Raffle Fundraiser to help raise money to support their volunteer firefighters. This event, being held at their local middle school, is their biggest event of the year, made possible by the participation and appreciation of their community. For this event, Sunbuggy was happy to donate a Sunbuggy ride experience to put in the raffle to help raise more money.

So, if you happen to be on the west side of Skamania County, go check it out and help by showing your appreciation for the local volunteer firefighters!