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A group of local volunteers, ranging from fairly new residents to people who have grown up in Warren County, are competing to see who can raise the most funds to support Warren Coalition’s children’s programs. All 13 people will end up sitting in the Pitch Burst during Warren Coalition’s Celebrate Kids Day on September 27th. In question is how long they will have to sit there as children pop 11-inch balloons over their heads. The top three fundraisers will only be in the wet seat for 10 minutes each; the others will be in there for 15 minutes each. The overall top fundraiser will also be recognized with a traveling trophy and a small goody bag of gifts.

The (surprisingly) cheerful volunteers come from across the community (places of employment are for reference and are not an indication of the organization’s support of this fundraiser):

• Dr. Matthew Rosario
• Mary Carnahan
• William Huck
• Jen Avery
• Bret Bement
• Tyler Cheely
• Crystal Cline
• Lori Cockrell
• Cheryl Cullers
• Kevin Brooks
• Jason Neale
• Kenzie Kidwell
• Brandace Kerns

Each person has been asked to raise a minimum of $500. Some have chosen to increase their goals from that amount. The group’s overall target is $7,500. To see who is in the lead, or to donate towards one of the volunteers’ campaigns, visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/pitch-burst–2026.

The Pitch Burst is part of the Warren Coalition’s 13^th annual Celebrate Kids Day, which will be held on Sunday, September 27^th, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Health & Human Service Complex at 465 W 15^th Street. There will be pony rides, inflatable rides, a petting zoo, free pumpkins for the first 200 children, a train ride, and plenty of games and prizes. The cost is $1 per child, which includes almost all of the activities except for the cake walk, which is an additional $1 per person.

Each year the Warren Coalition’s Health Video Contest grows a little more, and this year it garnered a record-breaking 11 submissions, making the judging and selection process even more challenging for the judges! Standing out among their peers and earning $125 Amazon gift cards for their efforts were: Kenny Buhl of Warren County Middle School and Ryder Bowen, a student at John Paul the Great Montessori Academy, repeated their wins from the previous year. Amiliyana Holt of Skyline Middle School and Cara Gass of Warren County Middle School also won top prizes. Ryder and Amiliyana produced videos focused “Getting Enough Sleep,” while Kenny and Cara centered theirs around “Exercising Regularly.”

The contest was open to all middle school students, ages 11-14, in Warren County. Students could elect to submit a video about getting regular exercise, getting quality sleep, drinking enough water, or maintaining healthy eating habits. The contest was held as part of the Warren Coalition’s WAHOO (Working to Achieve Healthy Outcomes and Opportunities) program, which is funded by the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth. Their videos will be used as healthy living ads throughout Warren County over the next six to eight weeks.

“It’s wonderful to see this competition grow each year,” said Celeste Brooks, Community Outreach Coordinator. “The students engage with creativity and enthusiasm. My only regret is that we don’t have more prizes to award!”

This year’s winners, along with past contest winners, can be viewed on the Coalition’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/HealthVideoContest

Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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FRONT ROYAL, VA—Warren Coalition and Samuels Public Library are teaming up to host “It’s Feud Time!”, an evening of fun styled after the popular game show Family Feud. Teams of two to five people consisting of family and/or friends will compete against each other for the top prize: a $50 gift card for each person on the team (up to five people, $250 maximum per team). A dinner of lasagna, salad, dessert, and drinks will be served at no cost to attendees.

Some questions will center around popular topics, while others will relate to drugs and alcohol, mental health, smart phone usage, and resilience. Each team will write out their best guesses to the questions, so everyone has a chance to win!

This event is intended for middle school and high school students in Warren County, and their families and friends. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Complete the registration form at https://bit.ly/feudtime.

Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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Annual Run Supports Local High School Athletes and Students

Runners, walkers, and strollers (both the ambling kind and the baby-carrying kind) are invited to a heart-healthy event that raises funds for our local high school students! Edward Jones and Warren Coalition are teaming up to host the Edward Jones 5K Race for Education, which benefits the local high school cross country teams and students who need financial assistance for advanced classes.

This year’s race will be held Saturday, March 28th at Warren County Middle School, with registration beginning at 8 am and the race going off at 9 am. The course for this rain or shine event follows the length of Leach Run Parkway and back. Runners and walkers of all levels are encouraged to participate. Baby strollers and leashed dogs are also welcome.

Half of what is raised in this annual fundraiser supports the Warren County High School and Skyline High School cross country teams. The other half provides financial assistance for local high school students to help cover costs associated with Advanced Placement and dual-enrolled courses, such as lab fees and books.

Learn more on the Facebook page at facebook.com/EdwardJones5k, or visit https://bit.ly/ej5k2026 to pre-register for the race. Early registration is currently $25 per adult participant and $20 for students; children four and under are free. The early bird registration prices are good through March 12^th, then registration fees will increase by $5. Same-day registrations will be accepted.

About Edward Jones
Edward Jones is a leading North American financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm’s more than 20,000 financial advisors throughout North America serve more than 9 million clients with a total of $2.2 trillion in client assets under care as of December 31, 2024. Edward Jones’ purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. Through the dedication of the firm’s approximately 54,000 associates and our branch presence in 68% of U.S. counties and most Canadian provinces and territories, the firm is committed to helping more people achieve financially what is most important to them. The Edward Jones website is at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

About Warren Coalition
Warren Coalition is a nonprofit agency established in 1994 to help fill the gaps in health care and substance abuse awareness to the community. The Coalition began under the guidance of Warren Memorial Hospital as an outreach project, but it has since grown and was incorporated in 2001.  The office is currently located in the Warren County Community Center.  Their mission is to make Warren County a safe, healthy, and drug free community through many programs and in collaboration with 15+ member agencies.

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