Through The Backpack Project, Carasmark was able to give away 600 backpacks filled with school supplies to students attending elementary schools in Wilmington, DE and NYC.

This month Carasmark will be making a complete Thanksgiving dinner for eight families. On the menu: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie and whipped cream.

Fun for the whole family! Dogs are welcome to walk too! Walkathon will feature prizes, face-painting, refreshments and a playground for kids. Invite your friends and family with you to come out and support a great cause. All money raised will benefit Carasmark.

To register:

$10- Individual, $30- Family, $40- Team (4-8 people)

Must register in advance. Register by October 5th to be guaranteed a t-shirt. Email shannon@carasmark.org for a sponsor form (to keep track of the money you have raised) and to specify t-shirt sizes.

REGISTER NOW

]]> http://www.carasmark.org/2011/09/22/walkathon-3/feed/ 0 http://www.carasmark.org/2011/08/15/august-2011/ http://www.carasmark.org/2011/08/15/august-2011/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:58:55 +0000 shannon http://www.carasmark.org/?p=92 Congratulations to the Super Servers for winning the summer volleyball league for the second year in a row!

Dinner Project Menu: Lasagna, caesar salad, garlic bread and mixed berry yogurt pie.

Looking Ahead… Carasmark will be holding its 4th Annual Walkathon in early October. Exact date and location to be announced shortly. For information on being a 2011 Walkathon corporate sponsor, contact shannon@carasmark.org.

Dinner Project Menu: Sausage & peppers, rolls, pasta salad, and chocolate cream pie with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

The Backpack Project will be providing 600 elementary school students with backpacks filled with school supplies for the start of the 2011-2012 school year. The backpacks will be distributed to Title 1 school in Wilmington, DE (300) and New York, NY (300). This is possible in large part due to a grant from The Wilmington Flower Market and a donation from the Operations and Technology Division of WSFS Bank.

Pizza Fundraiser
Carasmark will be holding a fundraiser at Peace a Pizza on Main St. in Newark, DE on May 11th from 5:00pm-9:00pm. 20% of proceeds (from orders (presented with Carasmark coupon) will be donated to Carasmark. Email shannon@carasmark.org for more details and coupon.

Dinner Project Menu (May): Beef enchiladas, rice & beans, fruit salad and tres leches cake

Looking ahead… 6/13 fundraiser at The Oasis Family Fun Center in Glen Mills, PA. Volleyball League to start in late June.

4:30-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010

Crossan Park in Landenberg, PA

Bring the whole family and join us at the park to raise money for a great cause. Pizza and refreshments available for purchase. Prizes will be awarded to those who raise the most money. Crossan Park features a playground, beautiful paved walking paths and wooded trails. Registration is due by 9/25/10. For more information contact Shannon Lynch at shannon@carasmark.org

Chicken Pot Pie- a chicken pie loaded with potatoes, carrots, green beans and a biscuit topping.
Mandarin Coconut Salad- a sweet fruit salad made with mandarin oranges, green grapes, pineapple bits, coconut and marshmallows.
And for dessert… cupcakes! Vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting and strawberry cupcakes with chocolate frosting.