Article from KION
On Saturday, a Santa Cruz man will raise his house with thousands of balloons in an effort to raise money and awareness for children with terminal illnesses.
Michael Bethke was inspired by the Disney-Pixar movie “Up,” which had a similar concept. The main character raised his home with balloons. Bethke was also inspired by a dying young girl’s last wish to see the movie, “Up.” So, he wanted to share that same experience to help out kids with serious illnesses.
For the past two months, he’s been raising money for people to buy these balloons he plans to attach his home on Saturday. All the money will benefit the Children’s Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition.
The goal is to sell 17,000 balloons at $20 a piece to represent the 17,000 children with serious illnesses that the coalition helps.
With the help of the Sunrise Rotary Club, the project has raised more than $30,000. The house-raising event happens at 4 p.m. with a block party, including live entertainment and BBQ.
To donate to the cause, visit the web site: www.balloonsforhope.com
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