Charitable Partners
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Make-A-Wish
 The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization whose purpose is to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation was inspired in 1980 by the love that family and friends had for a seven-year-old boy named Chris, who had leukemia. Chris dreamed of becoming a police officer for a day, and with the help of his family and friends in the state highway patrol, they were able to help make his wish into a reality. Chris' mother and those who helped to grant his wish created Make-A-Wish Foundation in his memory, enabling his legacy to live on. Make-A-Wish Foundation is the largest wish granting organization in the world.
For information call, call Make-A-Wish at (916) 437-0206, or visit www.wish.org.
March of Dimes
 President Franklin Roosevelt established the March of Dimes in 1938 to save America's youth from polio. His premise was that people can solve any problem if they work together. He created a partnership of volunteers and researchers, and within 17 years, the Salk vaccine had been developed and polio was on the run.
That dynamic partnership has endured and it's what makes the March of Dimes work. With the help and support of the American people, the March of Dimes has saved the lives of millions of babies over the past 69 years. And we won't stop until we reach the day when every baby is born healthy.
The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality that is supported by thousands of volunteers and donors who are committed to helping us give every baby a healthy start.
For more information, call March of Dimes at (916) 922-1913, or visit http://www.marchofdimes.com.
Fairytale Town
 Over two acres of enchantment and fun, Fairytale Town is a nonprofit family park dedicated to promoting the imagination, creativity and education of children through gentle and creative play.
A family of friendly farm animals and interactive learning gardens are nestled among over twenty three-dimensional play sets based on favorite fairytales and nursery rhymes. Year-round special events introduce multicultural programs, live theater, literacy and creative learning experiences to families in a safe and colorful environment. Events include Midsummer Night's Dream & Ice Cream Fantasy, the Children’s Book Celebration and more!
Since 1959, Fairytale Town has welcomed families from all over the world through Humpty's gate into an enchanted realm. Today, our fourth generation of visitors are enjoying a park full of magic and fun that has stood the test of time.
For information, call Fairytale Town at (916) 264-5233, or visit www.fairytaletown.org.
Sacramento Zoo
 The Sacramento Zoo - Celebrating 80 Years! Open since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 native, exotic and endangered species and is one of over 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Located near the corner of Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road in William Land Park, the Zoo is wholly managed by the non-profit Sacramento Zoological Society and provides an educational and recreational resource to the Sacramento Region. 2007 marks the 80th anniversary of this Sacramento treasure.
Open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, general admission is $9.00; children ages 3-12 are $6.50 and two and under are admitted free. Parking is free throughout the park or ride Regional Transit bus #6.
For information, call the Sacramento Zoo at (916) 808-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com.
American Cancer Society
 The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
About 1 and 2 men, and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For these individuals and their loved ones, a cancer diagnosis is the beginning of a long journey through decision-making and treatment. It is the American Cancer Society’s goal to be the one place people can turn to every hour of every day for free, up-to-date, and unbiased information and support each step of the way.
Cancer patients and their families can receive answers to their questions along with practical support, such as rides to treatment, wigs, classes, and other free services by calling the American Cancer Society’s toll-free hotline, 24/7, 365 days a year.
For more information, call (916) 446-7933 or visit http://www.cancer.org.
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life
 Relay for Life is American Cancer Society's signature activity that offers everyone in a community a chance to be a part of the fight against cancer. Teams of people show up at local high schools, parks and fairgrounds to camp out and take turns walking or running around a track. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length. Teams of people will have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment.
Relay for Life is a life changing-event that celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer as well as remembering loved ones lost to the disease. Relay for Life brings together more than 3.5 million people to fight back and put an end to the disease.
| Community |
Location |
Relay Date |
| Carmichael |
Carmichael Park |
5/17/2008 |
| Elk Grove |
Consumnes River College |
5/17/2008 |
| Folsom |
Sutter Middle School |
5/17/2008 |
| Lincoln |
Lincoln High School |
5/17/2008 |
| Fair Oaks |
Bella Vista High School |
5/31/2008 |
| Greenhaven Pocket |
John F. Kennedy High School |
5/31/2008 |
| Citrus Heights |
San Juan High School |
6/7/2008 |
| Antelope |
Center High School |
6/21/2008 |
| Natomas |
Natomas High School |
6/21/2008 |
| East Sacramento |
Sacramento High School |
6/21/2008 |
| Davis |
Davis Senior High School |
7/26/2008 |
| Auburn |
Placer High School |
8/2/2008 |
| Orangevale |
Louis Pasteur Middle School |
9/6/2008 |
| El Dorado County |
El Dorado County Fair Grounds |
9/13/2008 |
| Rocklin |
Rocklin High School |
9/13/2008 |
| Rancho Cordova |
Mills Middle School |
10/4/2008 |
| Woodland |
Woodland High School |
10/4/2008 |
For more information, call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org
Safetyville USA
 The Children's Safety Program provides life-saving safety education through its unique Safetyville USA program. Safetyville USA was opened at the Safety Center in 1984. The 1/3 scale town is complete with real sidewalks, crosswalks, streetlights, a police, fire and sheriff station, and businesses that can be found in any city.
The goal of the program is to reduce injury and possible death of children resulting from preventable accidents. A trained volunteer tour guide leads children, preschool through third grade, through the town teaching them a variety of safety skills, including: fire, bicycle, pedestrian, electrical, stranger danger, and railroad safety.
For more information, call Safetyville USA at (916) 366-SAFE ext. 239 or visit http://www.safetycenter.org. |
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