LOG-A-LOAD FOR KIDS
Children's Miracle Network
Log-A-Load for Kids is a nationwide giving campaign through which loggers, other members of the wood products industry and individuals contribute the value of a load of logs or any amount desired. These contributions go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals located in regions within North Carolina. (Please see the state map for the regions and their hospital). The hospitals in each region, along with volunteers, plan and coordinate fund raising events. 100% of all money raised goes to the hospitals. Event expenses are covered by sponsoring organizations and industry groups. In North Carolina, there are four Children’s hospitals.
The history of Log-A-Load goes back to 1988. A small group of loggers in South Carolina decided they wanted to raise some money for a local children’s hospital. They used the value of a load of logs as their benchmark. From that humble beginning, Log-A-Load has come a long way. Today the program is active in 30 states and boast over 13,000 participants, raising over $11 million. North Carolina has consistently been a leader for money raised for children.
Raising money is not an easy task. However, through the dedication and hard work of regional volunteers, the task has been made much easier. Without the enthusiasm of these volunteers, the program would have never gotten off the ground. These individuals receive no money, but the satisfaction they receive from these “miracles” is reward enough.
If you have questions about this wonderful program, please contact a volunteer in your region. Please review this site for names of volunteers for each region. There is also an event calendar with dates for upcoming events.
For information on the Children's Hospitals supported by Log-A-Load please click the logos below
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George Ragsdale with two of his little friends. Click on photo for more event photos
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LOG-A-LOAD NEWS
SHAVER ELECTED TO STATE LOG-A-LOAD COMMITTEE Mr. Richard (JIMBO) Shaver was elected to the Log-A-Load for Kids state committee during their July 29 meeting in Raleigh. Jimbo is the President of Shaver Wood Products in Cleveland, NC. He has been active with Log-A-Load for several years. In 2003, he held an equipment auction at his mill. The auction raised over $100,000 for Log-a-Load for Kids and helped North Carolina to rank first in the nation for funds raised. We welcome his presence on the board.
The committee also discussed the feasibility of
having a state wide fund raiser in 2005. It has been suggested that the
event should be a golf and/or skeet shoot.
North Carolina: Number 1 in the Nation For the year 2003, North Carolina led the nation in money raised for Log-A-Load for Kids. Over $385,000 was raised for this worthy cause. This was all made possible because of the efforts of the many wonderful volunteers throughout the state.
The Annual Teddy Bear Ball was held February 14 to benefit Click on the photos below for the complete article
George
Ragsdale, recipient of the National Log A Load For Kids Lifetime Champion
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Marcy, Buddy, Marya, Stacy and Tracy
Shavender
Debra Jordan (left), accepting the Third Annual Log A Load For Kids CMN Champion Award for David Cresson, with the National Log A Load For Kids Advisory Group’s Chair, Debby Blomberg (right).
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National Log A Load For Kids Advisory Group Chairman Allen Boatright
RIVER LANDING LOG A LOAD FOR KIDS TOURNAMENT HELD The River Landing Log-a-Load For Kids Golf Tournament was held May 13, 2004. Approximately $7000.00 was raised for Duke Children's Hospital during the tournament. Ben Hege was in charge of organizing this years tournament.
LOG-A-LOAD for Kids Auction brings over $100,000 to Children The Log-A-Load for Kids equipment auction to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Shaver Wood Products in Cleveland, NC last month was a huge success. This week, a check in the amount of $105,503.75 was presented to Page Stroup of the Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC. The event was sponsored by the forest product industry, though its host, Jimbo Shaver, contributed over $60,000 in equipment for the auction. More money will be raised for the CMN through ticket sales for a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup donated by Ford for the children. The CMN/Log-A-Load for Kids Program is in its 15th year and continues to raise much needed funds to benefit kids served by Children’s Miracle Network hospitals around the country. Donations for Log-A-Load include Sawmill, forestry, land clearing, and farm equipment. All proceeds of the auction equipment benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Log-A-Load for Kids was formed in 1988 by a small group of South Carolina loggers. Today, the Log-A-Load for Kids’ program boasts an estimated 13,000 participants in the logging and forest products industry across the United States with Log-A-Load programs in 30 states. Since, 1988, this program has raised nearly $10.8 million nationwide for CMN hospitals.
North Carolina Governor Mike Easley has
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Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Serving N.C.
T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital of the Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, S.C.
Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C.
Duke Children's Hospital, Durham, N.C.
McLeod Children's Hospital, Florence, S.C.
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Children's Hospital of Eastern N.C., Greenville, N.C.
N.C Log-A-Load Area Contacts
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| ALL AREAS | George Ragsdale Roanoke Lumber Company PO Box 1196 Mitchell Street Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 |
PHONE: 252-537-6251 FAX: 252-537-5922 |
| WILMINGTON AREA | Sam Cooke Facility Manager Sampit Lumber Mill P.O. Drawer 1690 Georgetown, SC 29442 |
PHONE: 843-546--6138 sam.cooke1@ipaper.com |
| SANFORD AREA | Jaime Teel Area Manager Smurfit-Stone 3687 Farrell Road Sanford, NC 27330 |
PHONE: 910-624-1275 jteel@smurfit.com |
| DUKE REGION |
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PHONE: 252-537-6251 roanlumb@3rddoor.com
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| CANTON AREA |
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PHONE: 828-646-2265 |
| DUKE REGION WILMINGTON AREA |
Janis Netherland 3602 Lydsord Court Wilmington, NC 28409 |
PHONE: :910-793-8466 gancol@ec.rr.com |
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PHONE: 919-667-2576 FAX: 919-667-0356 |
| GREENVILLE REGION |
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PHONE: 252-633-7498 FAX: 252-633-7302 earl.dail@weyerhaeuser.com |
| GREENVILLE REGION |
Barbara Khoury Weyerhaeuser P O Box 1391 New Bern, NC 27860 |
PHONE: 252-943-3379 FAX: 252-943-3330 barbara.khoury@weyerhaeuser.com |
| GREENVILLE REGION |
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PHONE: 252-816-8994 FAX: 252-816-7601 khart@pcmh.com |
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PHONE: 252-728-5210 FAX: 252-728-2947 val@preddy.com |
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Jimbo Shaver Shaver Wood Products 14440 Statesville Blvd. Cleveland, NC 27013 |
PHONE: 704-278-9291 FAX: 704-278-9304 |
| CHARLOTTE REGION | Bud Connor Godfrey Lumber Company, Inc. P.O. Box 615 Statesville, NC 28687 |
PHONE: 704-872-6366 FAX: 704-872-2341 |
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Page Stroup |
PHONE: 704-355-4096 FAX: 704-355-3304 |
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PHONE: 704-355-4096 FAX: 704-355-3304 |
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PHONE: 704-539-5110 FAX: 704-539-5296 |
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Josh Sandt
International Paper
865 John L. Riegel Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
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PHONE: 910-655-6833 FAX:
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Ben Hege
Georgia Pacific
71 Juniper Court
Whiteville, NC 28472
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PHONE: 910-675-7515 bfhege@gapac.com |
| GREENVILLE, S.C. REGION |
Holly H. Reed
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PHONE: 864-454-8319 hreed@ghs.org |
