The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research and it’s coming to the Louisiana Boardwalk this weekend. The event held in more than 600 communities annually including right here in Bossier City, invites people of all ages to come out and participate this weekend.
Both Sonic (Airline Drive and East Texas locations) and Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will be holding a special fundraiser Thursday, November 21st for Lexi Gordon.
A new and unusual fundraiser is coming up this weekend for the Shreveport Dog Park Alliance. The group's leader Cynthia Keith says it's a huge pet wedding. She says the group is always trying to think outside the box on these fundraising ideas.
I'm a horse person and as I'm sure you've guessed, the news of last week's barn fire at River Point Equestrian Center, near Louisiana Down's where 19 horses perished was heartbreaking.
“Freezin’ for a Reason” is an apt name for the Special Olympics fund raiser. Raising funds for area causes and programs takes all forms. From bicycling, running and walking in warm weather to, well, plunging into the icy waters of Cross Lake.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has issued a statement defending its decision, saying, "Because the meat was potentially unsafe, our health inspectors ordered it destroyed, in accordance with the law."