Looking for a worthwhile charity, for the Fall Foliage Run Options

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I think that the 2004 is gonna be a little bit different than last year. Some things will probably still be the same like the free T-Shirt, but there may be more stuff. I'd like to support a local/regional/national charity. I was thinking about having folks bring either toys or food or xxxx. I want folks to bring as much as whatever as they can afford/fit in their car. So, I'm looking incentives. I think I've got that figured out, but mum's the word.

Anyway, back to the question.
My first thought was Gleener's Food Bank or The Salvation Army. I'd love to hear other's ideas.
Please answer if you are in the region or are thinking/planning on attending the 2004 event (see Club Calendar for date).

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I just got off the phone with a Colonel from the Army regarding the Armed Forces Relief Trust. I think this would be a worthwhile organization to support. Unfortunately, cash is the only way we can help. They are a small organization setup to help members of our armed forces who run into financial emergencies. All monies donated will be split proportianally among the 4 organizations: 38% Navy/Marines, 35% Army I don't remember the percentages for Coast Gaurd & Air Force.

We could do an auction of the "goodies" that are rolling in or we can just do giveaways where he who pays most gets first pick.

Idears, comments?