Kids Helping Kids Skate-A-Thon

KIDS HELPING KIDS SKATE-A-THON Nevada Interfaith Association, in cooperation with Eddy House, is sponsoring a Kids Helping Kids Skate-a-thon event at the Roller Kingdom, 515 E. 7th Street, Reno, on Monday, February 18, from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. (President's Day school holiday.)

Eddy House is the organization that is a walk-in center downtown Reno for homeless, runaway, foster and other at risk youth between the ages of 12 - 24. The youth access "care and comfort services" including showers, laundry vouchers, snacks, clothing, free Wi-Fi, cell phone charging, a tech lab and the Chill Zone - a safe space to spend time off the streets. Eddy House needs money in order to expand to being open 24 hours a day. They need funds to keep the lights on and to cover the programming they offer, such as job and life skills, GED and Educational Engagement, and mental and physical/dental heath checkups. Their greatest need right now is cash.

The entry fee and skate rental is free. To participate, you need to contact family, friends, neighbors and businesses to make a money pledge amount to support Eddy House. A pledge sheet for your use can be picked up at the OLS church office.

Our Skate -A-Thon is a fun and fit activity for students, with all participants striving to give their best efforts. Students are to set realistic goals for the length of time they will skate: not laps but hours.

Pizza and drinks will be provided.

GOAL: To help raise at least $10,000 for Eddy House to fund their Reno homeless youth program. We are aiming for at least 100 participants but will accommodate more. Involve your friends and participate as a team effort. If each participant raises $100, we will achieve our goal. Thank you very much for your participation!