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9-Year-Old To Run Antarctica Marathon

Post author By admin
Post date February 8, 2013

Nikolas Toocheck is one astounding 9-year-old boy. He’s only in the fourth grade, yet Nikolas has competed in over 100 events and ran his first full marathon in Delaware on December 1, 2012. His next stop: Antarctica, of course! What would push a 9-year-old boy to become such an intense distance runner? He was first […]

Tags 5k, 9-year old, Antarctica Marathon, charity, Events, fourth grade, Marathon, non-profit, Operation Warm, philanthropy, Running, White Continent Marathon in Antarctica

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Auto Show Raises Nearly $4M for Children

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Post date January 25, 2013

The Auto Show’s Charity Preview, which took place last Friday, has earned serious commendations after it raised millions of dollars for Metro Detroit children’s charities. A stunning $3,920,700 was raised at the event, which is known worldwide for being the single largest single-night fundraising event. The money raised by the event will go to nine […]

Tags Auto, Auto Show, Boys and Girls Club, Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, Cars, charity, donation, Events, Fundraise, North American International Auto Show, philanthropy, Vehicles

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