Big Fun Event, Big Success

from Ladue News, photos by Margret Rambo

Little Bit Foundation raised $5,000 at its second annual fund-raiser, a Big Fun Event, at the Mandarin Lounge in the Central West End. The nonprofit organization presently serves 3,000 students in twelve St. Louis city schools, with 24 on the wait list. Assistance is given to schools with 90% or above rate of students who receive subsidized meals. "The money stays in St. Louis," says event co-chair Jamie Hagedorn. "If we see a child in need of a coat, a pair of shoes, hygiene products, or a backpack, we supply them," adds co-chair Megan Hudson. "We are not just a drop off, but an opportunity to use the donations to work one-on-one with each child." As it partners with St. Louis schools in support of disadvantaged children, the Foundation, in its mission, works to "break down barriers that inhibit personal growth and create a more focused learning environment."


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Co-chairs Jamie Hagedorn and Megan Hudson with Rose Hanley, executive director

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Casey and Bob O'Brien, board president

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Brian Tremblay and Maggy Malcolm
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Elizabeth Reed, Whitney Tompson and Cathy Stevener

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Holly Shamblin, Kellie Lyons and Tracy Hargrove

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Jonathon Stanley, Stacy Huck, Sarah Kirchoff and Jeff McAleer

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Mark and DeDe Nigh with Lisa and Jeff Adams

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Timothy Cors and Angelina Giordano

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Kyle Steiner and April Flores with Becky and Brent Smith

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Mark and Linda Steiner

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Patrick Carmody, Vickie and Chris Tremblay

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Grace Hudson, Lindsey Suntrup, Joe Reinberg, Tim Lawlor and Liz Hudson


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Becky and Barry Stone

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Chris and Kerry Keller

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Carmen Tarzon, Connie Postal and Betsy Sausville

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Mary Ann Graf and Joyce Kaiser

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Colby Bushnell, Lauren Lawler and Jessica DeCastro

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Allyson Rosen, Adam Bree and Meghan Cole

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Mark and Susan Brantley

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Miller Casale and Stacy Taubman

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Kevin Wellington, Lora Bosworth, Amy Wellington and Tim O'Toole

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Katie Postal and Joe Mantovani

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Douglas and Michelle Hall