Log A Load for Kids (LAL) is a nationwide giving campaign through which loggers and others in the forest industry contribute to local Children's Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals and organize CMN fundraising events. One hundred percent of all contributions go directly to local hospitals; overhead expenses are contributed separately by the Florida Forestry Association, the Children's Miracle Network, and corporate and private underwriting. There are currently Log A Load campaigns in 30 states, making LAL a major CMN donor.
2008 - Thanks to the generosity and hard work of Florida’s loggers, industry and related forest business and individuals, checks totaling over $105,000 were mailed out this month to three Florida Children’s Hospitals. Sacred Heart received a check for $52,320, followed by Shands for $38,372 and Shands Jacksonville / Wolfson Hospital and Pediatrics at $14.658. Florida's forestry community has raised $1.5 million for Florida Children's Hospitals since 1995.
2009 Florida Log A Load Events
May 9 - 13th Annual Charity Log A Load Bass Tournament
Swamp House Marina & Landing, Pensacola, Florida; Safe daylight - 3:00 PM. Pre-register at A-1 Accessories/Small Engines on Hwy. 29, Cantonment, Florida or day of event. For more information, contact Mike at 850.968.4400 or download event flyer here.
May 12 - 14th Annual Log A Load Classic - Sunny Hills Golf Classic
Four Man Scramble; Hole Sponsor $500; Entry Fee - $385/team; $100 individual, Registration at 11 AM; lunch included Contact - Bill Waller - 850.832.8346 ; Donnie Fleming - 850.229.9495; Joe Griffin - 850.832.5766 or Jim Cottingham - 850.769.3509 x 16. Download event flyer here.
Log a Load gifts room at Sacred Heart
Pediatric patients in Northwest Florida have a new place to receive medical care. A Pediatric Oncology Room has been donated by Log A Load for Kids to enhance the treatment of children with cancer. The Pensacola LAL team, led by Bob Moore, continues to celebrate the financial gifts of area forestry and associated businesses and individuals by working with Sacred Heart to make healthcare affordable and available to all. Hospital President Henry Roberts praised the LAL Committee as a truly amazing group that helps make good things happen in the lives of the children at Sacred Heart.
