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Submitted photos On May 16, Tim Burke began the process of repeatedly running the two-mile loop in Forest Park for 100 miles and completed the challenge the following day to raise $30,000 to support Operation Food Search.
St. Louis resident runs 100 miles in Forest Park and raises over $30,000 to help those struggling with food insecurity By Charlotte Beard “Will run 100 miles for food!” That is the name of a GoFundMe page created by 51-year-old Tim Burke, principal at Edward Jones, to raise $30,000. The idea is to raise $300 for every mile. On May 16, Burke began the process of repeatedly running the two-mile loop in Forest Park for 100 miles and completed the challenge the following day. The fundraiser supports Operation Food Search (OFS) which, in addition to the people they were already helping every month, their giving has increased due to COVID-19.
Burke himself started off the fundraiser by donating $10,000 towards his goal. Though at the time of this story Burke has exceeded his goal, donors may still contribute by visiting the GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/trfzp-will-run-for-food. Burke began long-distance racing in 2010 and completed his first 200-mile run in 2018 which he completed in 77 hours. In 2012, he raised approximately $50,000 to benefit Southside Early Childhood Center, where he served on its board for nine years with the last three years as president.
Burke’s desire to support city-related causes where he lives is what drives him to raise funds for organizations that provide community support. “One thing that strikes me about the city is that there is so much need here; there are so many opportunities to help. One of the things that we really try to do is (figure out) where we can really help make a difference and then see what we can do.” Burke’s recent cause for OFS stemmed See ‘RUN’ page 2
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from his wife Sandra’s volunteerism with the organization. According to Burke, she took part in an OFS volunteer opportunity by way of Edward Jones for the nonprofit’s Operation Backpack program. Her experience with OFS began three years ago and she has been involved with the nonprofit since that time. “It really resonated with her,” Burke stated. “We live in the city and it touched her how many kids were going home over the weekend without nutritious food. Their most nutritious meals are when they’re at school.” OFS has been a major food and nutrition partner for St. Louis County’s school districts, not limited to their aid in creating Normandy School Collaborative’s Viking Grill last fall school year. “One thing that I’ve realized over the course of my life is that any step that you take to help is a step in the right direction. You don’t have to take 200,000 steps like I’m taking this weekend,” he said of this past
weekend. “(Whatever way) people feel compelled or inspired to help is (going to) be a bonus.” The GoFundMe administrators will directly send all funds raised via Burke’s page to OFS. “In addition to helping others I hope to just inspire people to get out and exercise and be healthy,” stated Burke. “I’m going to be running in a PPE mask the whole time for two reasons: to show support for all the great people that have to wear those masks
all day every day and (as a reminder that) May 18 doesn’t mean mask off, it means put your mask on even more than you may have be wearing in the past because everybody’s going to be closer together.”
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Assistance League provides books and more to Urban League food pantry plus formal wear for “Still while we have suspended most of the activities of Assistance League of St. Louour eight philanthropic programs, over the past several proms. is donated 1,500 new books for pre-kindergarten to eighth gradLater this summer, Urban weeks, we have responded to urgent needs through the League will be conducting a ver- work of small groups of volunteers.” ers. The books will be distributed Working safely, Assistance League volunteers packed by the Urban League of Metrosion of its annual Back to School Expo, where Assistance League 100 hygiene kits requested by the Saint Louis Public politan St. Louis, when the Urwill be supplying over 3,000 Schools Students in Transition Program serving homeban League hands out more free meals. Urban League has been books for the deserving children less children. They replenished books in several Assistance League Little Libraries in Ritenour School Diswho attend. hosting drive-through giveaways at locations in the city of St. Louis “Collaborations like these trict. The volunteers also answered an urgent need for demonstrate the willingness of clothing for sexual assault victims in shelters. and Metro East since early April, giving out food and cleaning supthe strong nonprofit community in St. plies to thousands of families. Louis to work toAlong with the books, Assisgether to continue tance League included in the Urban League toys donated by Submitted photo serving our most Barnes and Nobel of West Counvulnerable resiAssistance League of St. Louis President Jane Harbron posty, 100 hygiene kits and profes- es on April 24 next to a truck carrying 1,500 new books for dents during these trying times,” said sional clothing for women and pre-kindergarten to eighth graders. Jane Harbron, who men entering the job market. This contribution follows Assistance League’s October added that during the COVID-19 crisis the 2019 delivery of 42 women’s suits, infant and toddler Assistance League has shuttered its headclothing, six bags of canned goods for the Urban League quarters and Fantastic Finds resale shop. www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/stlouiscentral www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/stlouiscentral
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Blood donors needed to keep supply strong amid COVID-19 outbreak In times of need, people come together to support one another. The American Red Cross is asking for healthy individuals to step up to help patients experiencing health crises by donating blood or platelets. As COVID-19 continues to affect everyday life, people may not be thinking about blood donation. But blood and platelets are needed daily to help patients battling disease and facing the unexpected. Donating blood is an easy way to care for each other and ensure hospitals have the blood products patients rely on. As a thank-you for helping ensure a stable blood supply, all who come to give blood or platelets May 15-31 will receive a special Red Cross “We’re all in this together” T-shirt, by mail, while supplies last. Donors must have a valid email address on file to claim their T-shirt. How to help Healthy individuals who are feeling well are asked to make an appointment to donate this May by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Donors are
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People’s Family of Corporations COVID-19 unveils new community food resource program People’s Family of Corporations has a new community resource food program for residents impacted by COVID-19 in the St. Louis Metropolitan Community. This resource is in addition to People’s Family of
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Corporations KIPP School Partnership, which provides breakfast and lunch to families with students and children Monday through Friday each morning. People’s Family of Corporations, (Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers, People’s Community Action Corporation, Amanda Luckett Murphy Hopewell Center), along with the St. Louis Area Foodbank, will distribute fresh food via a drive-thru model. As residents arrive, they will complete a short registration form. Volunteers will then place boxes of food in that family’s automobile. The Food Drive-Thru will take place every Friday during the month of May, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. People’s Family of Corporations and the Saint Louis Area Foodbank served over 150 families last Friday. As is almost always the case when disaster strikes, people living in poverty are often affected disproportionately. A lack of resources limits
a low-income family’s ability to prepare for emergencies and their ability to recover. Based on reports from many parts of the country – and here in Missouri – low-income families have been significantly impacted as COVID-19 has spread. The community finds itself in uncharted territory, along with so many uncertainties due to coronavirus. The declaration of stay at home orders and social distancing has increasingly focused attention on the health and socioeconomic needs of the African-American community and its disparities. Everyone deserves access to food and a healthy diet. In lies the reason this partnership is needed and welcomed by both entities. Overall, the team has worked together to secure the necessary resources to serve the most vulnerable members of the community during this difficult time. The location of People’s Family of Corporations/ Saint Louis Area Foodbank Drive-Thru is on the parking lot of Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers at 5701 Delmar Blvd.
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Normandy adds new pickup site for Grab & Go Meals The Normandy Schools Collaborative has added a new location to the Grab & Go Meal pickup. Families can now pick up meals at the Wellston City Hall at 1414 Evergreen Ave. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Grab & Go Meals are available for all youth 18 years and under within the Normandy district footprint. Meals are also available at the following locations on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: • Barack Obama School, 3883 Jennings Sta. Road
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A second COVID-19 testing site will open at Fairview Elementary School in Jennings School District There were two special events that took place in the Jennings School District. First, thanks to Jennings School District Superintendent, Dr. Art McCoy, CareSTL has created a new COVID-19 testing site at Fairview Elementary School at 7047 Emma Ave. There are now two testing sites in the city of Jennings. The new site opened May 6. The available testing times will be on Tuesdays between 1 – 4 p.m. and Wednesdays between 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This is essential for community members to further combat the coronavirus. The testing site will be located at the back of Fairview Elementary. Before arriving, individuals must be screened first for symptoms before being tested. Secondly, thanks to Walgreens generous donation, Jennings School District recognized staff members at Buzz Westfall Plaza in Jennings on May 6 for Staff Appreciation Week. Staff members’ have worked diligently this year with students and families before and during the coronavirus pandemic. On April 6, the Jennings School District Virtual Academy and Distance Learning was initiated districtwide and has been a success thanks to their hard working teachers and support staff members. It has been such a success that Jennings School District building administers and Central Office team distributed special gifts to each staff member (adhering to all physical distancing and social distancing guidelines).
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Disney’s bold ‘Hamilton’ move could be a game changer
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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
n 2019, the Walt Disney Company unveiled Disney+, a new streaming service featuring Marvel and Pixar releases as well as a treasure trove of movies, short films and original content. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, even narrated “Elephant,” a new nature documentary, for the streaming service. The company also is spinning off some of the Marvel superheroes into their own original series. This year, with movie production halted, theme parks closed and cruise ships stuck in port, Disney+ and its 54 million subscribers have become increasingly important to the company. Recently, Walt Disney decided to release “Hamilton” on Disney+ approximately 15 months before it was scheduled for theaters. The company spent a reported $75 million for the rights to a recorded version of the groundbreaking Broadway sensation. While this is a great move for subscribers, it is a financial blow to theater owners. A big screen release of a “Hamilton” performance would have drawn large crowds in 2021. Instead, Disney is using it to direct traffic to their streaming service in the hopes of increasing subscriptions. Keeping viewers happy is doubly important since many Verizon customers received a free year of Disney+ in 2019.
of the “Trolls World Tour” controversy from April. This family-friendly feature was ready for release before the pandemic forced theater closures. NBCUniversal decided to release the film as a premium rental, which worked out well financially for that studio. They even expressed a desire to release new films in “multiple formats” at the same time. Universal’s comment was met with pushback from theater chains like AMC. Years ago, studios and theater chains agreed to a “90-day theatrical window” on new movies. When “Toy Story 4” arrived in theaters last summer, for instance, it took about three months to make it to home video. This has been a supply chain Photo courtesy Walt Disney Pictures that maintains the relationships between studios and theaters, but it is in danger of breaking. In March, Disney made other changes. AfDisney’s bold move with “Hamilton” could ter their theatrical releases, “Onward,” the latest Pixar offering, and “Frozen 2” were re- be a real game changer. In 2018, Bob Iger exleased to Disney+ earlier than expected. This pressed support of the theatrical window, but was a boon to families looking for new content moving “Hamilton” to their streaming service to keep their children entertained. Disney’s runs contrary to that sentiment. Business Executive Chairman Bob Iger even told Bar- models are changing all over the world, howron’s that other movies might head directly to ever, and Disney’s move with a high-profile the streaming platform. That decision would release could set a precedent in the industry. “Hamilton” arrives on Disney+ on July 3, most likely exclude high-profile Marvel and 2020. The service cost $6.99/month or $69.99 Pixar content, though. Disney’s strategic move comes on the heels per year.
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This Memorial Day, when we honor our country’s fallen soldiers, please also take time to remember the doctors, nurses, health care workers and all those working in essential services who have lost their lives in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Those were people doing their jobs under extraordinary circumstances. They deserve better compensation than just simply being called “heroes.” Thank you, John M. Hanna
ell 2020 so far you’ve been a nasty year of doom and disaster haven’t you? Between tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, locust swarms, stock market plunges and TP shortages because of a lung-chewing pandemic, there’s not been one good thing to report. In fact I would go so far as to say you’ve not just been nasty, but downright ugly with a capital UG! In fact so ugly you should be forced to wear a facemask just like the rest of us. But yours would start at the ankles and works its way up over your entire body to include your fat head, with no eyeholes! Something like…a body bag! Yes! You should be put in a body bag AND buried promptly. Then we should move on to 2021! So 2020, you have been officially cancelled! Huh? I’ve just been notified from the higher ups that I can’t do that. Whatever. Then here’s my prediction you can bank on: The only good event of this year will be one second after midnight on Dec. 31 when the world says goodbye to this beastly Boo Hag of a year. Seriously, has any year ever caused more stress? You know it’s stressful when the only way to relieve anxiety is to binge-watch the Tiger King freak show. So here we are in the fifth month of this year and every bad thing imaginable has happened. The worst is definitely over. Huh? What? I’m getting another annoying message from
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the higher ups. “Why are they in my house?” This is getting weird. Okay, I’ve just been informed that there is something called a…murder hornet that has been spotted in Washington State. Excuse me while I verify this with Google. SWEET MOTHER of all that is unholy! Have you seen the size of these ungodly insects? Their chompy jagged mandibles look like the Jaws of Life, and they have hypodermic stingers that can penetrate through several layers of clothing to deliver a sting with the strength of a hand grenade! That’s it. The worst! No More! What? “More annoying updates from the creepy higher ups.” I’ve just been informed there’s a meat shortage. Bacon famine?! Just exterminate me now. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.