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The Pedal for Power, a part of the WWJ Newsradio 950 Winter Survival Radiothon being held February 8 - 9 at the Boll Family YMCA in downtown Detroit, challenges riders of all levels to pedal a special exercycle that changes human energy into electricity to light a giant light bulb -- the “beacon of warmth” and the symbol of hope for the 2008 Radiothon. If we can keep it lit for the entire 31 hours of the Radiothon, DTE Energy will double match ALL contributions made during the last hour of the event. This could be worth over $50,000 or more in energy assistance to families facing a serious financial crisis and consequently, utility shut off.
By keeping people safe and warm in their own homes, THAW helps avoid community problems that occur when a family loses their utilities -- homelessness, theft, vandalism of vacant houses and the disruption of normal daily activities such as the kids attending their regular school or work because the family had to move to a temporary shelter or worse. Fires, illness and even death may be prevented because people won’t need to resort to using dangerous alternate sources of energy such as candles or space heaters.
Having heat...it’s something most of us take for granted. But imagine how you would feel if you couldn’t afford to heat your home?
Your support of a Pedal for Power rider, in any amount, will help warm a home and warm a heart in our community. Thank you! |
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Total Donations: $770
Goal: $1,000
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