A.J. Wade serves up Irish delicacies!
Many organizations around the country are using St. Patrick’s Day as an excuse, um, we mean passionate incentive to party for a good cause. One really great event is held every year in Ogden, Utah, benefiting Youth Impact – a group of determined adults dedicated to positively impacting the lives of at-risk youth and giving them “a safe place to be a kid”. They’re all about education, respect, responsibility, and confidence, not to mention having a terrific time with an inspiring group of youngsters.
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Nichols at the Shamrock Gala
At their Shamrock Gala on March 13th, they serve a traditional Irish dinner (along with green beer, natch); there are silent and live auctions, a jewelry raffle, and bagpipes! Bonus feature – the kids from Youth Impact will be performing with an Irish dance group from Salt Lake City. Sponsor a table, bring your friends, donate an auction item, or just throw ‘em ten bucks. The leprechauns will favor you with good fortune!
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Not lucky enough to be in Utah this month? Howzabout…
Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5
The folks at the Neuroblastoma Alliance are asking you to celebrate with purpose by participating in or holding your own “Cure Me, I’m Irish” event. You can attend parties in Manhattan on March 4, or in Quincy, MA, Buffalo, NY, or Morristown, NJ on Mar 5. Maybe you’ve already planned a party of your own. Great! It’s easy to incorporate the Cure Me, I’m Irish theme. “Just do what feels natural and sprinkle a little purpose on top!”
Saturday, March 6
In Chicago, the Mulliganeers continue their tradition of raising money for children’s charities with a fundraising dinner and silent auction. The organization began as a group of golfers looking for a way to do something good for their community. Help them help your neighbors.
Saturday, March 13
Partners Mentoring Youth are having their 12th annual Sharin’ o’ the Green 5K Run/Walk in Fort Collins, Colorado. They raised over $30,000 last year and are determined to run right over that total this year. Join them at Library Park or use your Facebook page to help them with their fundraising.
Wednesday, March 17
Enoch’s Irish Pub in Monroe, Louisiana, prepares an Irish feast on the day honoring St. Patrick – Bangers and Mash, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew and Bread Pudding. You can wash it all down with fine Irish beer while traditional Celtic music sets your toe to tapping. It all benefits the St. Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy.
Let us know about St. Patrick’s Day fundraisers in your neck of the woods.
Slainte!
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Tags: community, Cure Me I'm Irish, Enoch's Irish Pub, fundraiser, Mulliganeers, NB Alliance, Ogden, Partners Mentoring Youth, Shamrock Gala, St. Patrick's Day, Youth Impact
