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A Long Swim/The Chicago River Swim
On Sunday, September 22, an open water Burns Harbor Volunteer Fire
swim took place to raise money for ALS and Department Golf Outing
swim lessons for the underprivileged. A Long On Monday, September 23, a full day
Swim’s mission of supporting ALS research golf tournament was held to benefit
at Northwestern University and as part of the the Burns Harbor Fire Department.
neighborhood focus, will also support an important They will use funds to purchase
learn-to-swim nonprofit. A Long Swim has targeted
Douglas McConnell. equipment and gear. Thanks to the
Make A Splash (www.MakeASplash.org) to fund GCU Community Matching Funds for
with the Chicago River adding to the success of the event.
Swim, which will partner with
Chicago Park District to teach Michelle Earp
2,000 Chicago children to
be water-safe. Thanks to the
GCU Community Matching
Funds for adding to the
success of this event.

Douglas McConnell

Community Matching Funds
asheville, nC

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Daisy/Brownie Girl Scout Troop 50995
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conducted a donation collection during their
October and November meetings to benefit
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in NC, which was
affected by Hurricane Helene. Troop members
reached out to family and friends canvassing
for donations. These donations will help in the
care of the many displaced
animals because of this terrible
storm. The girls collected 130
lbs. of dry food, 10 packs of
treats, 105 cans of food, 12
food bowls, 256 oz of sanitizer,
25 pet toys, 12 collars/leashes
and 16 lbs. of litter. In addition,
many gently used and new
towels, blankets and bedding
were collected. This collection
also benefited from GCU
Community Matching Funds.
Michelle Taramelli

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