September 1st, 2010 | Events, News, Press

cities_97_logoOur president Karen Kitchel was featured on the latest episode of Cities 97’s Twin Cities Insight (broadcast on 8/29/10). Spoke about how we provide over 360,000 less fortunate kids with toy-filled birthday gift bags and our plans to raise funds with a Pancake Breakfast with MN Twins Michael Cuddyer & Jesse Crain.

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August 18th, 2010 | Events, News, Upcoming Event

cuddyer-headerLearn more about Cheerful Givers while enjoying breakfast with Michael Cuddyer and Jesse Crain. Join us for this fundraiser event  on Monday, September 20, 9:30 – 10:30 am at the Chart House Restaurant in Lakeville, MN.You’ll have the opportunity to enter drawings for Minnesota Twins tickets and autographed Twins merchandise. Michael Cuddyer and Jesse Crain will also host a Q&A session. All for only $25. Register today!

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July 19th, 2010 | Giving, News, Press, Volunteers

Claudia & Michael Cuddyer

228 less fortunate children will have Happy Birthdays thanks to the great support of the Minnesota Twins Wives and players who filled birthday bags following their winning game on July 18th. Special thanks to Claudia and Michael Cuddyer for helping to organize this fun event.

Watch for some great autographed Minnesota Twins items to be auctioned off  during our Social Summer Online Fundraiser throughout August.

Minnesota Twins Wives & Players

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June 24th, 2010 | Children, Funding, News, Press

DSCF0879Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 23
The cold and rain didn’t keep 100 Cheerful Givers fans from cheering on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on June 12. Tickets to the game were sold as a fundraiser to help the charity provide toy-filled birthday gift bags for less fortunate children in Minnesota.

The group also enjoyed wavers featuring right fielder Michael Cuddyer, which were provided by Animal Fair/Sports & Entertrainment. DSCF0881

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June 21st, 2010 | News

Chase Community Giving is  letting people help decide where Chase will donate $5 million.  200 charities will receive donations. You can vote for Cheerful Givers along with your other favorite charities at http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/

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June 8th, 2010 | Book, Donations, News

yogi picBaseball fans everywhere recognize the name Yogi Berra, former major league baseball player and manager who played most of his career for the New York Yankees, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, and is regarded as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history.  “It ain’t over till it’s over” is probably his most famous quote.

We were excited to learn from Bob Salomon, promoter of the book “A Glove of  Their Own” that he has gained the support of this legend at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center.

A Glove of Their Own is a children’s book that is touching hearts across the nation. When ordering, choose Cheerful Givers on the drop-down menu, and $3.00 per book will be donated to Cheerful Givers.

The next great catcher Bob would like to add to his amazing list of supporters is Joe Mauer. Spread the word!

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Quotes

It doesn’t take a lot of effort to help others. It just takes willingness. In an hour you can do a lot with a group. Food banks don’t have resources for birthdays. It’s not as vital as food, but kids need more than what is vital to life. — Cargill Employees (Minnetonka, MN)

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