10/20/07 LRM Goes To Botswana!! - The LRM Foundation has recently deveopled a new partnership with the Nata Villiage AIDS and ORPHANS TRUST in Nata Botswana . Taking the first step in this new relationship the LRM Foundation gathered supplies ranging from medical to school and shipped five (5) large boxes to Nata Village. We hope to further assist this beautiful village with there needs in combating Aids and poverty. Check out the link below to see what the Nata Bolg had to say about our assistance! check back soon for some pictures of the delivery of our supplies. http://natavillage.typepad.com/

9/8/07 LRM Foundation Holds 2nd Annual Michael Benoit Cancer Walk Through Coventry: The Linda R. Martin Foundation would like to thank all of the volunteers, walkers and our sponsors that assisted in making this years Michael Benoit Cancer Walk Through Coventry a success. The Michael Benoit Cancer Walk Through Coventry had over 200 walkers this year and was able to raise a little over $5,000 for cancer research! Proceeds from this years walk went to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital.

in addition to raising money for cancer research this years walk also aimed to raise awareness of cancer in all its types. With multiple tents at this years walk precipitants were able to learn more about cancer, its effects on families, individuals and society as a whole. Additionally participants were able to learn more about the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer and how they have become one of the regions leading providers of cancer care.

As the same as last year the MBC Walk Through Coventry was held at Patriots Park located in Coventry CT on September. With a day full of sun, warmth, parcipitants walked the lovely 4.5 mile walk through the town of Coventry and ended back at Patriots park for a picnic, music and fair-like atmosphere. We again thank all of those whom helped with the planning including the Corcoran and Benoit families. The planning for next years walk is going to be starting soon and your help will be needed. If interested in volunteering for steering committee contact our executive director Kevin Martin under our "contact us" section. Thank you again, we are but one step closer to finding a cure!!

6/14/07 LRM Foundation Awards 5 Students Scholarship Awards At WRVTS- on Wednesday June 13th The Linda R. Martin Foundation awarded 5 students from Windham Regional Vocational Technical High School with five different scholarship awards.

As a part of the newly formed Windham RVTS Educational Assistance Program, which was announced by the Linda R. Martin Foundation at the First Annual Silent Auction Dinner, (for more information please see below) five students were selected by a scholarship committee made-up of Windham Tech staff, faculty, and independent persons. Each recipient was selected for there achievements and future education intentions. This years program awards and recipients are featured below and we congratulate them all. The LRM Foundation wishes all graduating seniors the best of luck and that all of you aspire to your fullest potential, and success be yours. If you would like to learn more about our educational assistance programs please email us at info@lrmfoundation.com.

The LRM Foundation Award: this is a $250 dollar scholarship award presented to a graduating senior who is attending a 4 year college or university. The award is presented on the basis of school involvement, leadership, and academic rigor. Recipient: Megdaliz Galarza of Willimantic

The William C. LaBelle Award: this is a $250 dollar scholarship award presented to a graduating senior from the electrical shop. This award is made in the name of William C. LaBelle who was a graduate of Windham RVTS who tragically passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. The William C. LaBelle award on the basis of shop involvement, future education, and advisor recommendations. Recipient: Matt Burdick of Chaplin

The Academic Leader Award: this is a $250 scholarship award presented to a graduating senior that has placed within the top 5% of their graduating class. Other qualifications include leadership involvement, staff recommendations, and future education intentions. Recipient: Katie Desautels of Windham

The Robuchon Award: this is a $250 scholarship award presented to a graduating senior from the Culinary Arts trade who is continuing there education in the trade. Recipient: Robert Pratt of Lebanon

Outstanding Trade Award: this is a $250 scholarship award presented to a graduating senior who displays outstanding trade ability and holds the highest trade related GPA. Recipient: Stephen Pacheco of Willington

CONGRADULATIONS GRADUATES!!

5/18/07 Silent Auction Success - The Linda R. Martin Foundation held its first annual Silent Auction Dinner at Windham Technical High School this past friday evening. Met with a resounding enthusiasm the Auction, which will benefit the Windham RVTS Education Assistance Program, (to learn more about the program click here), raised over $7,800!

These proceeds will assist in growing our Educational Assistance program and offering more scholarship awards to more students. The Linda R. Martin Foundation would like to thank the Windham Tech High School Culinary department for all of there hard work and support thought the entire planning process and event. We also would like to thank the Superintendent Dr. Abigail Hughes and Assistant Superintendent Ms. Judith Thompson for there attendance and generous donations. We also thank all of our donors for there support and generous donations. Without the assistance of our donors our work would be nonexistent.

We, we the Linda R. Martin Foundation are looking forward to next years event and so should you! The planning process has already begun. Please be on the lookout for this years Windham RVTS Education assistance Program recipients, which will soon be announced. thank you again to all of our supporters and donors that made this event such a success.

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*5/8/07 GuideStar Member*

Linda R. Martin Foundation becomes proud member of GuideStar.org:

The Linda R. Martin Foundation is now a proud member of GuideStar.org. GuideStar.org strives "...to create a more transparent and accountable nonprofit community, we are reshaping the infrastructure of the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit's embrace this practice of transparency and accountability when they share information about their mission, programs, and finances with the public. Accurate information is a powerful tool, and our users have responded with better-informed, more effective giving decisions."

As a part of the GuideStar.org family the Linda R. Martin Foundation will provide peace-of-mind for potential and current donors. This move will allow the LRM Foundation to provide donors with transparent information about our programs, giving, and financial's. We look forward to working with GuideStar.org and providing you are donors with the most up-to-date information. please feel free to click on the link below for more information about GuideStar.org.

Stay Informed! Linda R. Martin Foundation Upcoming Events:
Michael Benoit Cancer Walk Through Coventry: The MBC Walk Through Coventry is in its second year and we would like to invite you to become a part of history as we come "One Step Away..." from finding a cure to cancer! Click here to find out more