9:34 AM, May 25, 2012
The Golden Soldiers is a faith based non-profit focused on spreading the meaning of the Golden Rule as well as hosting events for individuals with special needs. On June 2 from 11am-2pm at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, the Golden Soldiers is hosting BIG DAY OUT - the largest Free carnival in history to honor individuals with special needs. Come out and enjoy carnival games, inflatables, video games, princesses and superheroes as well as representation from the Atlanta Falcons, Hawks and Braves! This is a FREE event, but everyone MUST register at www.goldensoldiers.org
9:31 AM, May 10, 2011
Buddy Check is our initiative here at the station to promote breast health. On the 11th of every month we remind our viewers to do their monthly breast self exams, to have an annual mammogram and to call their "Buddy" to remind them to do their self-exam too! Regular breast self-exams are such an important step for the early detection of breast cancer. One in eighteen women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection is critical! So here is your reminder-do your self exam and call a buddy-a friend, relative or co-worker today to remind them too.
9:40 AM, May 25, 2012
One out of 5 kids in America struggles with hunger; that's a lot of children who don't know where their next meal is coming from. While more than 20 million school children in America get free or reduced price school lunches, less than 3 million of those kids get a free meal when schools are closed. The Arby's Foundation , in partnership with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, is working to raise awareness of this problem by launching the Hungry for Happiness summer mobile tour across the US. The kick off for the Hungry for Happiness Tour is Thursday, May 31st at 10am at the Center of Hope-Thomasville. For more information on the to<
4:44 PM, Apr 17, 2012
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is the largest grassroots fundraising event in the world, with more than 5000 communities participating in relays nationwide and in several foreign countries. Right here in metro Atlanta, there are more than 20 Relay For Life events this spring. Relay for Life unites every part of a community for the common cause of fighting cancer. Relays are overnight events that take place at schools or other outdoor venues, with teams walking around a track all night to raise awareness for the fight against cancer. To learn more about Relay for Life, go to www.relayforlife.org
9:35 AM, Mar 14, 2012
The Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation was founded in 2004 to provide the resources necessary to support the needs of hospice patients and their families. The Foundation routinely provides support for things like mortgage or rent payments, utilities, food, clothing and even things like airline tickets to unite distanced families in financial need. For more information about the Foundation, or to donate, visit www.cchfoundation.net. If you're interested in volunteering, Compassionate Care Hospice is always looking for 11th Hour Angels. No matter what your talents, CCH can find a place for you.