Nov. 25 News Briefs

KC GIRL GIVES WISH AWAY

Mayor Mark Funkhouser recognized Julie Brock with a mayoral proclamation Nov. 21.

Julie, 13, was diagnosed in 2008 with a rare heart defect that qualified her for a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Julie’s wish was to donate the value of a travel wish – $5,000 – to the Guardian Angels Food Pantry. This marks the first time a Make-A-Wish recipient has chosen to give away a wish.

“Julie Brock’s courageous and generous spirit should serve as an example for all Kansas Citans to follow,” Funkhouser said.

NOMINATIONS FOR SPIRIT AWARD

Nomination deadline for the 2010 Kansas City Spirit Award is Friday, Dec. 4. 

The award recognizes volunteers who exemplify the spirit that motivated William Gillis in his quest to make Kansas City a better place to live. Over the past 28 years 185 outstanding Kansas Citians have been recognized for their volunteer efforts on behalf of nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Nominations must include how the nominee’s actions benefit the lives of others and the community. Forms can be obtained by contacting Leslie Brock at 508-3556 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or online at www.gillis.org/specialevents.asp.

Recipients will be honored at the 29th Annual Spirit Awards Celebration to be held Tuesday, April 20 at the downtown  Marriott.

NOMINATIONS FOR SPIRIT AWARD

The Salvation Army’s City Lights Ceremony took place Nov. 19 at the Barney Allis Plaza, 12th and Wyandotte.

The lighting display includes the plaza, the downtown Marriott and several nearby buildings.

The ceremony served as the official kickoff of the Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Campaign, which raises funds for Salvation Army programs, including food pantries, emergency rent and utility assistance, affordable day care for children of low-income families, a shelter for abused and neglected children, alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs, senior programs and visitation, homeless shelters and transitional housing, and prison correctional programs.

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