But Mayor Nelson did offer an idea.He had heard about how Sheldon Anderson, mayor of Wyoming, Minnesota, had raised money for a teen center by going up on its roof and staying there until the goal was reached.To help CCFFR, Nelson offered to spend time on the roof of the SLP School District Office at 8000 Highway 65 (adjacent to Spring Lake Park High School).
Because of work commitments, he can’t promise to stay up there until a certain amount is pledged.However, he will climb onto the roof at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, and stay up there until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19.Dubbed the “RoofRaiser” the effort’s goal is to raise at least $20,000 for CCFFR.
While camping on the roof, Mayor Nelson will be busy using his phone and computer to contact businesses and individuals asking for their contributions.He is inviting officials from other cities as sports and media people to join him for parts of the weekend.Since May is National Mental Health Month, local mental health professionals will also take part.The rooftop is very visible from Highway 65 so that passing motorists can wave and honk their support.
Those who wish to help the RoofRaiser reach its goal can visit www.ccffr.org to make a pledge or credit card donation, or send a check or money order (made out to CCFFR) to Patty Halvorson, Central Center for Family Resources, 1485 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN55432.Contributions may also be dropped off in canisters at the CCFFR office, the Spring Lake Park School District (1415 81st Avenue NE), or the City of Spring Lake Park offices (1301 81st Ave. NE).From May 16th to 19th, donations may be dropped off at the RoofRaiser site (8000 Highway 65).
Central Center for Family Resources was established in 1979.It is considered to be the primary provider of children and family counseling services in the Anoka County area.In 2007, CCFFR assisted more than 3,000 families, regardless of their ability to pay, in addressing behavioral and emotional issues.To learn more about CCFFR programs, visit www.CCFFR.org.
We are getting ready for the RoofRaiser. Wow! It has been a busy past couple of days getting ready for May 16 and the start of the event.
We have been networking with with other local and state officials trying to gain support for the event by having them make an appearance on the roof with with Bob and arranging media coverage for the RoofRaiser.
We have ordered a banner from source one graphics that we will be able to put up at the end of the week.
For those interested in showing support to Bob and Central Center come to the RoofRaiser between May 16, 2008 at 3pm to Monday May 19, 2008 at 6 am. Please feel free to sign our guestbook and make a comment to show your support this worthy cause.
We have placed donation boxes at a variety of locations throughout Anoka for those who wish to contribute. There will also
Wow. Time is sure flying bye fast and the Roofraiser will be here before we know it. Things are starting to fall into place getting press releases out, arrraning time with other people to stop by for a visit including other mayors from surronding cities, county commisoners and press interviews.
Things are starting to come together as time rools nearer to the event. We're down to cruch time as the RoofRaiser is this Friday. It glad to see that the team arranging the event are pulling toget to make sure that we are going to have a grand event. We have a banner posted now that is advertising the event on the roof where I will staying for the weekend. I have also just been informed that we will have the use of a giant inflatable sign to help draw attention to the cause.
It appears that we are going to have numerous individuals showing support by joining me on the roof over the weekend. I already have a few of my fellow mayors that have agreed to make an appearance, press agreeing to cover the RoofRaiser
I want to thank all the local companies that have shown us support in making our RoofRaiser happen.
Today is the first day of my weekend on top of the Old Spring Lake Park District Center Building on the SLP HS grounds. The promotions and banners are up (take a look at the pictures) and the suport for raising awareness for mental health and Central Center for Family Resources is growing. I'm ready to start my weekend, I have my tent all setup, a lounge chair to relax in and plenty of supporters to cheer me on.
I was getting a little worried at the beginning of the week on the account that the weather reports were calling for rain, but the current weather of 73 degrees and sunshine with a slight breeze couldn't be better. I look forward to seeing everyone who stops by to show their supoprt. I am fortunate enough to have some entertainment this evening as I get to have a birds eye view of the high school baseball game, GO SLP.
The Spring Lake Park/Blaine fire department has already stopped by to show their support and offered me a lift in the process, Thank You. I understand that Biff's Bar and Grill will be providing me with dinner tonight, I can't wait. Channel 5 has been out early this afternoon talking to me about what I am doing and hwy, they have agreed to air a bit on this evenings news, so if you get a chance check out Channel 5 news.
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to make a pledge or credit card donation, or send a check or money order (made out to CCFFR) to Patty Halvorson, Central Center for Family Resources, 1485 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN
May, 2008