Denver Nuggets Ambassadors will attend A Precious Child Open House Party

(Broomfield, May, 2010)— On May 15^th from 11:00-11:45 am Denver Nuggets’ ambassadors Mark Randall and Ervin Johnson will sign autographs at A Precious Child’s Open House party to celebrate their new facility located at 557 Burbank Street, Unit E Broomfield, CO in the Burbank Business Park. The open house will be from 10am to 2pm and will also feature fun festivities for kids, food, refreshments, and facility tours.

A Precious Child is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides clothing, coats, shoes, and other essentials to children, families, and organizations desperately in need of assistance. Carina Martin, Executive Director says, “We are thrilled to have the Denver Nuggets ambassadors Mark Randall and Ervin Johnson join us at our open house. They are huge role models in the community who support disadvantaged and displaced children in need.” A Precious Child has recently moved to a larger facility to keep up with the large demand for their services.

A Precious Child works closely with a variety of organizations such as Social Services, schools, CASA, foster associations, and homeless and protective shelters. A Precious Child relies heavily on community donations, volunteers, and in-kind donations.

For more information please contact A Precious Child at (303) 466-4272 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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  INTERNATIONAL THRILLER DANCE EVENT COMES TO COLORADO, RAISES MONEY FOR CHILDREN

Simultaneous dance event expected to achieve record-breaking participation around the world as dancers celebrate Michael Jackson

 BROOMFIELD, CO – October 5, 2009 – The internationally popular Thrill the World phenomenon, a worldwide synchronized dance of Michael Jackson's Thriller, will this year be joined by Colorado dancers. People around the globe will celebrate dance and Michael Jackson’s legacy for the third annual year by learning the choreography from the famed music video, and simultaneously performing the dance routine in an attempt to break the world record of most people consecutively performing the dance, set during last year’s Thrill the World event. 

The Thrill the World events raise money for a variety of charities around the world.  The Colorado event, to be held from 4-7 PM, October 24 at the Paul Derda Recreation Center in Broomfield, will benefit A Precious Child, a local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children. Local dance instructor Carol Casper will lead the event. 

“Michael Jackson’s Thriller video is an iconic symbol of dance, popular throughout the world. I am proud to bring the event to Colorado to give dance lovers of all levels and ages the chance to learn the dance and participate in this fun international movement,” said Casper. “In line with the Thrill the World commitment to charitable giving, I am happy to donate proceeds from the Colorado event to A Precious Child, an organization doing great things for needy children in our communities.” 

In 2008, Thrill the World set the world record for largest simultaneous Thriller dance, with 4,179 people at 72 events in 71 cities in 10 nations participating. Many Thrill the World participants dress up to mimic the zombies featured in the music video. Michael Jackson himself viewed the 2008 Los Angeles event from a helicopter. Thrill the World organizers are aiming for the goal of 270,000 participants for this year’s event.   

At the Colorado event, participants will have several hours to learn the dance before the simultaneous international performance, which will be taped to share online. 

“We’re thrilled that this fun evening will be even more meaningful in its benefit of A Precious Child,” said Carina Martin, executive director of A Precious Child. “The money raised will be put to good use helping disadvantaged children here in Colorado.”

The Colorado Thrill the World event will take place from 4-7 PM, Saturday, October 24 at the Paul Derda Recreation Center located at 13201 Lowell Blvd. in Broomfield. No dance experience is necessary and costumes are welcome but not required. Cost for admission is $10 per person or $25 for a family of four and $5 for each additional child. For more information and to buy tickets visit dance instructor Carol Casper’s website: http://myzumbaclass.com/ttw_event.html  or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

For more information about the Thrill the World international event, visit: http://www.thrilltheworld.com/

For more information on A Precious Child, Inc. visit http://www.apreciouschild.org/

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Townsend group wins 1^st place at the Golf for A Precious Child Tournament

A Precious Child had their first annual Golf for A Precious Child tournament on Friday, August 7^th 2009 at the Broadlands Golf Course. The competition was great but the clear 1^st place winners were Jeff Townsend, Larry Winegar, Shawn Kelly, and Bill Reffel representing Townsend Retirement.  Mrs. Colorado, Megan Yarberry joined in on the fundraiser by spending the day encouraging the golfers.  Megan is a huge advocate for helping disadvantaged and displaced children in Colorado. The tournament was a huge success because of the support from local and national businesses. The sponsors were Front Range Maxillofacial and Implant Surgery, Townsend Retirement, NMFRD, Broomfield Police Department, Incredible Smiles, Summit Chiropractic, Interstate, OfficeMax, Mackinaw, Inc., GHP Horwath, Sill-Ter Har Motors, S.T.A., Janus Brands, Mortgage Planning Specialists, and Broomfield Printing Company. The funds that were raised are being used to supply backpacks and school supplies to local children in need. For more information about A Precious Child, Inc. call 720-951-0525 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Siegl Family helps support the Fill A Backpack Drive

Broomfield,CO-August 1^st, 2009- Mark and Eileen Siegl came to the North Metro Fire Rescue Station 64 in Broomfield with their two year old son Erich. Erich came in hand with a backpack and school supplies to help a local child in need. Carina Martin, Executive Director for A Precious Child said “It is wonderful to see parents, like the Siegl’s, teach their children at such a young age the spirit of giving to others who are less fortunate.”  

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Elevations Credit Union is Collecting Backpacks for Children in Need

Broomfield/Westminster/Erie, CO- Elevations Credit Union is a new drop-off location for the Fill A Backpack program for A Precious Child. Donations of school supplies and new or gently used backpacks are being collected to meet the growing need for these much needed items this year. The Fill A Backpack program aims to ensure that children are equipped with the materials they need to succeed in school. The current tough economic times have impacted a lot of families and children who can’t afford these essentials. Please drop off your donations to the Broomfield/Westminster Branch located at Sheridan Crossing Shopping Center 4750 West 120^th Ave Unit #700 in Westminster and the Erie Branch located at The Village at Vista Ridge 3140 Village Vista Drive Suite #104 in Erie during the dates of July 27^th to August 15th.

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                                 CHICK-FIL-A LARKRIDGE FILL A BACKPACK FAMILY NIGHT

   Thornton, CO- On Monday, July 27^th 2009 Chick-fil-A at Larkridge will have a Fill A Backpack Family Night kick-off event to benefit A Precious Child. They will be accepting donations of school supplies and new or gently used backpacks. Anyone who brings in a backpack filled with school supplies will receive a FREE sandwich to thank them for their generous donation. The Fill A Backpack drive will run from July 27^th to August 15^th at the Larkridge Chick-fil-A located at 16670 Washington Street in Thornton (Highway 7 & I-25).

The Fill A Backpack program for A Precious Child supplies local disadvantaged and displaced children with the necessary school supplies and backpacks to help them succeed in school. In these tough economic times it is crucial for the community to come together to help. Please help support local children by bringing your filled backpack to Chick-fil-A at Larkridge to support A Precious Child.

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