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2002
Caring Kids Nominations for 2003
A Golden Paw is awarded here to kids that have worked or raised money to help shelter animals. If you wish to nominate an individual or group, email us with your nomination.
Caitie Kerfin
A Golden Paw Award is awarded to Caitie Kerfin for donating the money she earned to TLC.
nominated 12/1/03 by Janine Carter
Michelle Chlekowski, Kristen Jessen, Tara Serrello, Jenny Torto
Michelle Chlekowski, Kristen Jessen, Tara Serrello and Jenny Torto, students at the Bentley School from Mrs. Fiorillo's 5th grade class donated food and money for their community service project. The collection was made from children donating to the drive conducted by these girls in school.
(I will have a picture up soon of these girls!)
nominated 11/23/03 by Janine Carter
Girl Scout Troop #508
Girl Scout Troop #508, the Orland Explorers, for the food and money they collected and donated to the shelter.
nominated 11/23/03 by Janine Carter
Patrick, Ryan and Kevin Ward
Patrick, Ryan and Kevin Ward, brothers who made a $70.00 contribution to TLC. Thanks for your help!
nominated 11/23/03 by Janine Carter
St. Anthony Preschool
St Anthony preschool in Frankfort for numerous doggie bandanas they made to be given out with each dog adopted : )
nominated 11/23/03 by Janine Carter
Homer Junior High School
Well the Homer Junior High kids did it again : ) They raised $63.25 for the Shelter. That deserves a Golden Paw Award!
nominated 11/19/03 by Janine Carter
John Suminski
John asked for monetary birthday gifts to donate to TLC. Thanks, John!
nominated 9/13/03 by Janine Carter
Andy Sims
Andy Sims donated $110. Andy asked for monetary gifts to give to TLC. Thanks, Andy!
nominated 9/13/03 by Janine Carter
Elisa Keller
Elisa earns money every week, and saves half of it to donate to the organization of her choice. She chose to give it to an animal shelter this time. When Elisa & her mom called about what TLC needed most; money, food, litter, toys, etc., they were told just money is needed the most. Elisa's mom thought her daughter might be a little disappointed, as she's had fun in the past shopping for homeless shelters and such. Mom thought Elisa would rather shop for cat toys or dog food, but, she wanted to do what was best for the animals. She came in today and donated $37. While it's a fairly small amount of money, it did take her a few months to earn it. Elisa's mom Susan & Elisa both hope that the animals will enjoy it!
nominated 8/16/03 by Sandi O'Brien
John Gominski
John Gominski from Lemont donated a large amount of pet food and $60.00. This is the second year that John requested that instead of birthday gifts for himself, that friends and family bring items to his party for the animals at TLC!
nominated 8/15/03 by Janine Carter
Kelly Campbell, Kelsey Van Beveren, Jeffrey Burnison, Amanda Burnison, Kaitlin Van Beveren and Rachel Burnison
Here are some kids well deserving of a Golden Paw award. This group of neighborhood children raised $43.56 by washing cars to raise money for the shelter.
nominated 8/15/03 by Janine Carter
Jessica, Samantha, Katie, Chris and Kelli
These kids, ages 4 to 11, raised money with a lemonade stand and other chores. They wished to donate half of the profits ($10.65) to take care of the animals at TLC. (The other half went to the American Cancer Society.) Thanks!!
nominated 7/11/03 by Janine Carter
Brownie Troop 267
Brownie Troop 267 toured the Shelter and brought food, paper towels and supplies for the animals. These girls deserve a round of applause : )
nominated 5/16/03 by Janine Carter
Will County & Lemont Girl Scouts
This award is for Will County Girl Scout Service Unit #24, Trailways Troop # 519 Lemont, Troop #454 Lemont, Troop #23 Lemont, and several other troops whose name we didn't get. They had a project to collect food supplies and toys for the animals, and they did a great job!
nominated 4/19/03 by Janine Carter
Shaina Edwards
Shaina Edwards from Homer Glen wanted in lieu of gifts for herself gifts for the shelter critters. Shaina's Dad called to see what we needed most, and that is money. So Shaina donated $258.00 plus dog and cat food! There was $218.00 cash and $40.00 in Home Depot gift cards. Her parents deserve a Golden Paw too for helping organize this.
nominated 4/15/03 by Janine Carter
John and Sarah Ficek, Kelly Wetherald and Holly Baran
These kids are all friends, and they decided they wanted to raise money to help the animals, so they raked leaves and shoveled snow for people. They raised over $50.00!
nominated 3/15/03 by Janine Carter
Olivia Palermo
A golden paw is awarded to Olivia Palermo. For her birthday party she asked for things for the animals at the shelter : )
nominated 2/23/03 by Janine Carter
Lemont HS Science Club
A golden paw is awarded to the Lemont High School Science Club. They held a supply and food drive, sponsored by Ms. Aleman. Thanks!!
nominated 2/16/03 by Janine Carter
Gina Olsen
A golden paw is awarded to Gina Olsen who asked for things for the Shelter at her birthday party. Gina donated money, food and supplies for the animals.
nominated 2/16/03 by Janine Carter
Walsh School Kindergarten
The Kindergarten class at Walsh School gets a big thank you for food, treats and toys for the animals! (Thank you Ms. Feigl, Mrs. Tyrell, Mrs. Sadoroski and Miss Walsh.)
nominated 2/8/03 by Janine Carter
Reed School 2nd & 3rd Grade
The 2nd & 3rd grade class at Reed School gets a big thank you for food, treats and toys for the animals!
nominated 2/8/03 by Janine Carter
Tyler School 3rd Grade
Mrs. Petrino's 3rd grade class at Tyler School gets a big thank you for food treats and toys for the animals!
nominated 1/21/03 by Janine Carter