THE LEAN TEAM (LT) - Check them out!  The Lean Team's goal is the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity through individual, family, and community change.

I was introduced to The Lean Team by my brother, Walter. They are working hard to battle the epidemic of childhood obesity. I walk the Cooper River Bridge on Saturday mornings with them and I am very passionate about their mission.

I donated 100 volunteer hours and $100 to The Lean Team to recognize my milestone of 100 pounds of weight loss. Childhood obesity in our area and state are out of control. I want to help in any way I can and would ask you to consider helping them combat this growing problem. You can send your check to support them to:

The Children's Hospital Fund Memo: The Lean Team Attn: Suzanne Scott 135 Rutledge Ave MSC 561 Charleston, SC 29425

TRIDENT UNITED WAY (TUW) - Check them out! Trident United Way works to solve the most critical problems facing people in the Lowcountry. Polly and I have supported Trident Untied Way (TUW) for years. I have been a donor for over 25 years. Polly and I have given as a couple since 1985. TUW truly does make a difference in our community. They bring people, agencies, and resources together to create solutions to ongoing community problems.

Camp Kemo Programs - Information on Camp Kemo Programs My Sister-in-law (Sue) got me involved as a counselor at Camp Kemo in the summer of 1987. After that life changing week, I still remember telling Sue and Linda(Co-Founder Camp Kemo) that I would come back every year, as long as they wanted me. It has been an amazing 24 year journey for me! I worked with the 10-12 year olds, then the teen agers, and now I have been the Chief Counselor for the Camp for the past 10 years. I love it and I learn so much from the kids! What Courage, What Resilience, What Strength, What LOVE!!! I also volunteer with the Teen Support Group (Lasting Impressions). They meet regularly and go on three retreats a year to help them deal with their challenges! GREAT TEENS!! For more information you can check out the websites listed above or contact Jeanne Schmidt by email or phone (803-434-3503)

CAMP KEMO Seven Richland Medical Park Suite 203 Columbia, SC 29203