Fifth Annual "Climb 2 Feed Kids" Draws in More Teams

Posted: Jan 07, 2018 3:29 PM CST Updated: Jan 07, 2018 9:42 PM CST

By Temi Adeleye, News Reporter

MANKATO , MINN. -Feeding Our Communities Partners had their fifth annual "Climb 2 Feed Kids" event on Sunday.

The organization's largest fundraiser was held in Minnesota State University- Mankato's Bresnan Arena.   

The group's Executive Director Sheri Sander-Silva said they chose a large goal this year, but for a specific reason. 

"We have set a goal of $100,000 or more and the reason we selected that goal is that, if successful, it will fund exactly half of our food budget for the entire year," said Sander-Silva. 

The fundraiser featured 53 teams, which was seven more than last year. There were several sponsors as well, including Bounce Town, who sponsored this year's Kids' Zone.

Feeding Our Communities Partners Communications Manager Holly Dodge said the group was excited about the newer teams. 

"You know with our programs expanding to the middle school population, we have the middle schools here," said Dodge. "So we're just really excited to see a lot of different community members engaged here." 

Dodge said she hopes all children walked away from the event, with a lesson on the importance of philanthropy.

Organizers wanted to stress to the public that,  events like this are a community effort, and that there is much more to be done. 

"We just know that we can't do this work alone and this event just showcases that perfectly," said Sander-Silva.

Each team's goal is to raise a minimum of $1,000 to contribute towards the fundraiser's overall goal. 

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