Massages by Kari donates services and/or financial support on various causes throughout the year, with free chair massage services, gift certificates for raffles/silent auction prizes or monetary gifts. Below are some of the charitable organizations receiving MbK support.
July 2010 ~ Project SEARCH
http://projectsearch.info/apps/?q=project-search/high-school-transition
The High School Transition Program is a one-year internship program for students with disabilities in their last year of high school. It is targeted for students whose goal is competitive employment. The program takes place in a business setting where total immersion in the workplace facilitates the teaching and learning process through continuous feedback and acquisition of employability and competitive work skills.
June 2010 ~ Grand Rapids Young Professionals
http://www.gryp.org/
Grand Rapids Young Professionals is dedicated to providing young professionals between the ages of 21-40 with the opportunity to interact professionally and socially with each other. GRYP is committed to professional development and contributing to the communities of Greater Grand Rapids both through volunteer opportunities and leadership roles.
May 22, 2010 ~ MS Walk Grand Rapids
http://walkmig.nationalmssociety.org/site/TRWalk/MIGWalkEvents?fr_id=13974&pg=entry
The MS Walk is an important fundraiser event to my family as my husband, Josh, was diagnosed 5 years ago with multiple sclerosis. Our family raised over $1,000 this year and I gave free chair massages to many great participants in this event. Thank you to our family and friends that supported this cause with us!
March 13, 2010 ~ Grand Rapids Gilda's Club Fundango
http://www.gildasclubgr.org/fundango.html
Gilda’s Club GR provides FREE cancer support for children, adults, families and friends. They provide a space for individuals on a cancer or related grief journey to connect with others, find support, and learn to live with cancer, no matter what the outcome.
September 26, 2009 ~ Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure
http://www.komengr.org/
