Senator Rick Jones Named as
Honorary Chairperson for First Annual Trash Walk Fundraiser for the Charlotte
Area Recycling Authority
The
Friends of Charlotte Area Recycling Authority is thrilled to announce that State
Senator Rick Jones will be serving as the Honorary Chairperson for the first
annual Trash Walk fundraiser to benefit the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority
(CARA).
Senator
Jones, in conjunction with the Eaton Area Senior Center
is providing swag bags with sponsor giveaways for the first 150 registered
walkers for this event. An avid support of recycling, the Senator invites folks
to join him as he leads the walk through the downtown streets of Charlotte. “I
look forward to joining Friends of CARA with this fun activity that should help
keep our local station active with providing a place for our recycling needs.”,
stated Senator Jones. “I invite folks to join me and walk for a great cause.”
Recycling is an important service to our community. Last
year alone, the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority diverted more than 600 tons
of waste from the landfill. However, due to the major economic downturn in the
market for all recyclable materials, in conjunction with a dwindling volunteer
workforce, CARA is facing huge financial difficulties.
Friends
of CARA, is hoping to help alleviate some of their fiscal complications by
hosting the first annual 5k Trash Walk fundraiser, set for Saturday May 14,
2016 at Bennett Park, beginning at 1:00pm.
Members of the community are encouraged to help support
this cause by forming a team of colleagues, friends, family, neighbors and club
members, or by walking as an individual with Senator Jones. Participants collect
donations for CARA, and may earn prizes, such as a walk t-shirt. Sponsored refreshments and corporate
giveaways will be provided for all participants.
To
register your team, or for more information on the Trash Walk, please contact CARA
Director Quinn Underwood at 517-213-1266 or cara@charlottemi.org
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