WIPEOUT DAY
at the Ballpark
The Green Bay Bullfrogs baseball team closed out their regular season with WIPEOUT DAY at the ballpark on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Joannes Stadium in Green Bay, WI. Both John Anderson and John Henson, hosts of the popular ABC television series were on hand to sign autographs and pose for photos with fans. The team wore custom themed jerseys which were available to fans through a silent auction during the game. The event raised more than $3,400 for the Anderson Family Charitable Foundation and proceeds will benefit underserved kids in the Green Bay Public Schools.
Tournament success
benefits local charities
The 2011 John Anderson Celebrity Golf Invitational presented by Midwest Computech was an enormous success! Thanks to generous sponsors and participants, the Foundation more than doubled last year's donation to local charities. The event, held July 11 in Columbia, Missouri, raised more than $60K for the Anderson Family Charitable Foundation, the Buddy Pack Program of The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri, the STEM program of the Columbia Public Schools, and a tornado relief school supply drive for Joplin Public Schools.
Despite the extreme heat , golfers enjoyed a day of fun and philanthropy. The event concluded with a silent auction and reception where host John Anderson presented both Peggy Kirkpatrick, Food Bank Executive Director and Peter Stiepleman, asst. superintendent of Columbia Public Schools with a check for $20K each.
School Supply Drive
benefits Joplin tornado victims
The tournament also sponsored a school supply drive to benefit Joplin tornado victims. Items were collected during the two-day event and delivered to Joplin immediately after it's conclusion. In addition, John and Tamara Anderson presented Joplin Public Schools superintendent Dr. CJ Huff with checks from both the Anderson Family Charitable Foundation and Bill & Nancy Laurie totaling $22,500. "Hopefully this will help students and teachers get where they need to be and start the school year on a brighter note" Anderson said.
We proudly support The Buddy Pack Program of the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Check out this worthwhile program using the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=lZjm3nLoMnI&feature=
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Off and Running
Students at Tank Elementary in Green Bay, WI are off and running thanks to a donation from the Anderson Family Charitable Foundation. The newly formed Running Club has over 40 students involved and just completed their first race, the Bellin Run 10K on June 11.
This newly-initiated program provides an opportunity for kids to interact with their peers and learn the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. In addition, being a member of the Tank Running Club gives these elementary students much needed incentive to be at school in order to participate in the after-school curriculum.
“I am happy to report that the running club is a huge success!” said Tank Elementary School Principal Lisa Bohm. “It has given these kids a great sense of pride.”
Our Mission
The Anderson Family Charitable Foundation (AFCF) was formed in 2009 by John and Tamara Anderson with the purpose of providing assistance to underserved elementary school-aged children in the public school system and their families. It is our belief that a quality public school education can be the catalyst to a bright and prosperous future for ALL children. The AFCF strives to provide assistance where needed to ensure that all children are comfortable at school and have the tools to thrive in that environment.
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