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Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation presented a $3,000 grant to Champ Life of St. Clair Shores. From left to right, Ashley Geddes from Christian Financial, Tommy Sheerer from Champ Life, Christine Quitter and Barb Trbovich from Christian Financial.
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24th Annual Watermelon Eating Contest held at Aqua Fest
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Despite the rain, Aqua Fest’s 24th Annual Watermelon Eating Contest had a good turnout with 37 people.
Participants were separated into three groups based on age. The goal was to finish one to two pieces of watermelon before anyone else and the first three finishers won cash prizes. However, the competitors weren’t allowed to use their hands to steady the watermelon or bring it to their face.
With some of the older competitors bending down or kneeling on the ground, they started eating after a short countdown. In the end, the three winning competitors received their reward and others were allowed to snack on the leftover watermelon.
Local nonprofit awarded grant
METRO DETROIT — According to a press release, the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation has awarded Champ Life a $3,000 grant.
This grant comes part of the foundation’s biggest award to four local nonprofits. The nonprofits awarded the grants are Champ Life ($3,000), The Daisy Project ($2,500), Single Family Living ($1,000) and Money Matters for Youth ($1,000).
Champ Life, based in St. Clair Shores, hosts a residential camp for area foster children “to help build self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment,” the press release said. They offer activities for children such as horseback riding, kayaking, swimming and more.
“Our annual kid’s camp helps children who have experienced tremendous abandonment and loss begin to feel a sense of value and worth,” said Tommy Sheerer, pastor/director at Champ Life. “So many children will experience hope and healing because of the Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation’s generosity.”
Volunteers assist in Hawaii disaster relief operation
METRO DETROIT — The American Red Cross Michigan Region, based in Detroit, has deployed a team of volunteers to assist with the disaster relief and response efforts on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
At press time, seven Red Cross Michigan Region volunteers were among those helping with the disaster relief operation. The number of deployments could increase as Red Cross mobilization efforts continue in Hawaii.
“Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by what are some of the deadliest wildfires in recent history,” Mary Lynn Foster, the chief executive officer for the Michigan Region of the American Red Cross, said in a prepared statement. “With officials and partners, Red Cross teams are providing evacuees with a safe place to stay, food to eat and emotional support during this challenging time. Our volunteers are once again stepping up to meet the needs of the people impacted by these devastating wildfires.”
Red Cross representatives have established the following ways to help people affected by the Hawaii wildfires: text the word HAWAII to 90999 to make a $10 donation, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcross.org.
