KARING FOR UTAH KIDS AND I.T.NOW HOST 10th ANNUAL SATURDAY WITH SANTA EVENT
Event to raise funds for children and families in need
Cottonwood Heights--Karing for Utah Kids, a local non-profit organization, is partnering with i.t.NOW, a Utah-based computer services company, to host a Dec. 4 fundraising event for various Utah children’s charities. More than 1,000 handmade blankets and toy bears which will be available for purchase at the Saturday with Santa event. Proceeds from the event will be donated to various Utah children’s charity organizations for cancer, diabetes, trauma and more. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. at Cottonwood Heights Elementary School at 2415 E. 7600 S.
Karing for Utah Kids is a Utah-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supplies financial support to various Utah children’s charities. It’s managed by an all-volunteer board of trustees.
The event, open to the public, will feature free pictures with Santa and free food. Children’s games, drawings and face painting will also be available.
Entertainment will include Cowboy Ted (a radio personality who promotes healthy lifestyles for kids), and Munchkin Radio (a children’s radio station). In addition, the Arts Council of Cottonwood Heights will bring its Winter Songfest, a collection of local children’s choirs.
One hundred percent of the sales will benefit the Foundation for Children & Youth with Diabetes, Bikers Against Child Abuse (BAC) and Trauma Awareness and Treatment. Funds will also support families in need through the Sub for Santa program.
“This time of year is always very special for children, and we want to be sure these children have a bright and enjoyable holiday season,” said Butch Jentzsch, founder of Karing for Utah Kids. “Seeing the joy and the smiles on their faces is what continues to drive this effort year after year. The addition of Cottonwood Heights Arts council’s winter songfest and special guests will make this truly a great holiday event for all.”
In addition to i.t.NOW’s sponsorship, the event is supported by the City of Cottonwood Heights and the Canyons School District.
For more information about Karing for Utah Kids and its programs, visit www.utahkids.org. For more information on i.t.NOW, visit www.itnow.net.
ABOUT KARING FOR UTAH KIDS
Karing for Utah Kids is a non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable organization founded to make a difference in the lives of children in Utah. All donations directly benefit Utah children's charities and are fully tax-deductible in accordance with state and federal law. Karing for Utah's Kids is governed by an all-volunteer board of trustees who bring a combined 40+ years of experience in volunteer work for local and national charitable organizations and more than 20 years of executive management in Fortune 500 companies.