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Caring Kids Nominations for 2006
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.
Mrs. Kraynak's 4th Grade, Butler School
These wonderful 4th graders brought Christmas presents for the animals, and tails were wagging! Golden Paws to every one of you, and thanks for caring.
nominated 12/28/06 by Janine Carter
Cassie Skinner
A Golden Paw is awarded to Cassie for helping all the animals at TLC.
nominated 12/20/06 by Janine Carter
Nikki & Sean Gawron, and Greg Gammon
Golden Paws go to these kids for helping make the Texas Holdem' Poker Tournament a success. Nikki Gawron worked ALL day putting together the flyers, helping John Walters (organizer of the event) set-up at the VFW and counting/packaging poker chips. Her brother, Sean Gawron, also helped set-up the VFW hall and counted/packaged poker chips as well.
Sean and Nikki's friend, Greg Gammon, also helped a great deal on that afternoon. The Tournament raised lots of money for the Shelter. Thanks, kids!
nominated 12/18/06 by Carol Walters
Jenny Festen
Jenny collected food and supplies from around the neighborhood, and donated it to the shelter. That was a lot of work, and Jenny deserves a Golden Paw.
nominated 12/13/06 by Janine Carter
Katie Lee
Katie saved up her allowance in order to donate it to the shelter to help the animals. What a nice thing to do!
nominated 12/13/06 by Janine Carter
Environmental Club of Reavis High School
The students in the Environmental Club of Reavis High School have earned a Golden Paw for donating a $50.00 Menards gift card and for items they purchased for the shelter wish list. These students have helped the shelter for several years, thanks!
nominated 11/25/06 by Janine Carter
Reilly and McKenna Revord
A Golden Paw goes to Reilly & McKenna for helping all the animals at TLC. These kids have helped the shelter many times in the past, and we really appreciate it!
nominated 11/25/06 by Janine Carter
Angela Ciarlette
Angela is always thinking of ways to help the animals, and she comes to the shelter often to visit them. Here is a Golden Paw for all of Angela's efforts.
nominated 11/25/06 by Janine Carter
Christopher Fojtik, Sami Almer and Abbi Almer
A Golden Paw goes to Christopher, Sami & Abbi. These great kids had a table at their parents' garage sale and raised $40.00 for the shelter.
nominated 11/14/06 by Janine Carter
Tony Marolda
A whole week's allowance is a lot of money, and Tony donated every penny of it to help the animals. Thanks, Tony!
nominated 11/11/06 by Janine Carter
Alex George
Alex George donated the cutest puppy basket filled with dog treats. The dogs sure appreciated them, and Alex deserves a Golden Paw.
nominated 11/11/06 by Janine Carter
Kathleen Melei and Courtney Plante
Kathleen & Courtney make little crafts and sell them to their relatives when they come over. What a great idea!
nominated 11/10/06 by Janine Carter
Rachel Ambrose
Rachel brought a generous donation to the shelter. Her gift will help pay for medicine and food for the animals. Thanks, Rachel!
nominated 10/20/06 by Janine Carter
Anna Zechel
What did Anna want most for her 11th birthday? Not new clothes or toys, but donations to TLC. Thank you, Anna, for giving up presents for yourself to help the animals at the shelter.
Here's a picture of Anna outside TLC with her friend.
nominated 10/14/06 by Janine Carter
Lainey Saucedo
Lainey Saucedo deserves a Golden Paw for donating money from her birthday to help the animals. Thanks Lainey!
nominated 10/3/06 by Janine Carter
Alejandro Plascencia, Ernest Bruss, and Kevin Smith
Here is a Golden Paw award to these 3 boys from St. Dennis School in Lockport. As their G.R.E.A.T. project they had a collection drive for things for the shelter. They distributed flyers and the neighbors graciously donated items we could use. Thease are 3 GREAT boys!
nominated 10/2/06 by Janine Carter
Gianna & Lorenzo Ordaz, Taylor Fisher & friends
Gianna and her friend Taylor Fisher along with Lorenzo and friends on the block held a lemonade stand. They raised $52.75 near the end of June for TLC Animal Shelter. They told every customer about TLC. Here's a picture of them outside with Samson (formerly Amadeaus) working the stand.
nominated 9/8/06 by Webmistress
Sarah and Michael Zimmerman and Lauren Sexton
These kids deserve a Golden Paw for the money they raised with their lemonade stand to help the animals. They raised a total of $43.00!
nominated 8/16/06 by Janine Carter
LaPetite Academy
The children at LaPetite Academy in Homer Glen gathered food and treats to donate to the animals. Thanks!
nominated 7/23/06 by Janine Carter
Drake Fialko
We are happy to award a Golden Paw to Drake Fialko, who donated $20.00 to the shelter.
nominated 7/23/06 by Janine Carter
Abriella and Daria Caravette
These kids wanted money for TLC in lieu of birthday gifts for themselves. They brought in lots of dog toys too.
nominated 7/1/06 by Janine Carter
Sarah Glogowski
Sarah donated her allowance and also brought lots of treats for the critters. You deserve a Golden Paw for your kindness.
nominated 7/1/06 by Janine Carter
Katie Pearson, Rachel Ott, Laney Martinez and Jill Pearson
These girls held a dance contest and raised $29.06. What a great idea - here's a Golden Paw for each of you.
nominated 7/1/06 by Janine Carter
Emma Brown
A Golden Paw is awarded to Emma, 11, who instead of birthday gifts wanted donations for TLC. She donated money and supplies. Thanks, Emma!
nominated 7/1/06 by Janine Carter
Alyssa & Timmy Yanowsky
A Golden Paw is awarded to Alyssa & Timmy for representing TLC in the Homer Independence Day Parade.
nominated 6/30/06 by Sandi O'Brien
Mokena Intermediate School 4th & 5th grade
A Golden Paw is awarded to the 4th and 5th grade students at Mokena Intermediate School under the direction of Megan Horsch. They raised $94.00 to help the dogs and cats at TLC!
nominated 6/2/06 by Janine Carter
Dakota Becerra
Dakota Becerra raised $40.00 by having a refreshment stand at her mom's garage sale. The proceeds of her refreshment stand all went to the shelter. Thanks, Dakota!
nominated 6/2/06 by Janine Carter
The Beta Club
The Beta Club at Lockport Township High School has been VERY busy earning TWO Golden Paws:
1. Kids in the Beta Club and sponsored by Jeff Wood raised $160.00 and also donated food and supplies to help the critters at TLC.
2. Under the direction of their teacher Ms. Stukel, the Beta Club raised $94.00.
nominated 6/1/06 by Janine Carter
Paige Jonites, Natalie Lebert & Tyler Jonites
Paige & Natalie decided to hold a garage sale to benefit TLC! With Tyler's help, they raised $25.00 for the animals.
nominated 5/14/06 by Janine Carter
Natalie Krajewski
A Golden Paw Award goes to Natalie Krajewski for raising $99.00 in her parent's store with a donation canister. Thanks, Natalie!
nominated 5/13/06 by Janine Carter
Kelli Picman
We want to say thanks to Kelli for helping out at TLC's information table at Charter One Bank's "Dog Days" event.
nominated 5/7/06 by Janine Carter
Hazelgreen Elementary School
The kids at Hazelgreen Elementary School in Alsip deserve a Golden Paw for the fundraiser and food/supply drive they held, it was quite a big haul for the critters.
nominated 5/1/06 by Janine Carter
Tyller Stoetzel and Carson Sineni
These kids took advantage of our first warm days this year and had a lemonade stand to raise money for the animals.
nominated 4/19/06 by Janine Carter
Gianna and Lorenzo Ordaz
A Golden Paw is awarded to Gianna and Lorenzo for bringing donations of food, treats and goodies for the animals awaiting a wonderful forever home.
nominated 4/13/06 by Janine Carter
Reilly Revord
Reilly Revord deserves a Golden Paw Award for donating $15.00 allowance. Thanks, Reilly!
nominated 3/13/06 by Janine Carter
Robert Wirtschoreck
A Golden Paw Award goes out to Robert Wirtschoreck for money he donated and items for the animals.
nominated 2/28/06 by Janine Carter
Jenna Canavan
Jenna, a 7th grade Student Reporter for the Homer Horizon Newspaper, wrote a great article about shelter animals and what good companions they make. You can read a copy of her article here on the TLC website.
nominated 2/18/06 by Janine Carter
Jon & Dana Tyracowski, Briana Beyer
These three kids collect monetary donations all year in a special glass jar. Then at the annual TLC Cosmic Bowling event, they hand over the jar filled with cash. After the bowling event, they start collecting again for next year. A Golden Paw is awarded to these great kids for their hard work and dedication to helping the animals!
nominated 2/17/06 by Denny Carter
Hayley Drozd
Hayley "dragged" her mom to Target so she could choose toys, snacks and cleaning supplies for TLC. She used some of her Christmas gift cards to pay for the supplies. Her mom offered to pay for the items but she would have none of it. Hayley wanted to pay for all of it on her own.
nominated 2/14/06 by Rosemary Drozd
Caitlin Wilson & Kaitlyn Lee
Caitlin & Kaitlyn set up a lemonade stand to help the animals at TLC. They donated $71.00 in cash, pet toys and treats. Thanks, girls:))
nominated 2/10/06 by Sandi O'Brien
Tyler Woodworth
Tyler asked individuals attending his mom and dad's college reunion from Western Illinois University to bring an item for the animals at TLC. Several bags were brought to the shelter that included some dog collars, dog toys, dog chews, and paper towels. Everyone was glad to participate in Tyler's fundraiser and he plans on continuing helping out the animals at TLC.
nominated 2/9/06 by Krista Woodworth
Ben Gresla
Ben Gresla said that he got so much for Christmas that for his big birthday party he wanted no presents, just money for TLC. This young fella donated $600.00!!!!! The people that attended his party were very generous!
nominated 2/3/06 by Janine Carter
Laaren Kanavites
A Golden Paw Award goes out to Laaren Kanavites. This 11 year old donated money she earned for getting all A's on her report card. Way to go, Laaren:))
nominated 2/2/06 by Janine Carter
Andriana Avalos, Samantha Erickson and Trish Kristie
A Golden Paw Award goes out to these girls for using the money that they had gotten as gifts for Christmas to buy presents for the animals. Thanks!!
nominated 1/20/06 by Janine Carter