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Cheerful Givers, Kids 'n Kinship to Host Birthday Bag Event

Volunteers are invited to assemble 3,000 gift bags for children.

Cheerful Givers and Kids 'n Kinship are hosting the annual Birthday Bag Blitz event at Thomson Reuters later this month.

The event happens Oct. 22, but they are looking for volunteers, who need to register by Oct. 8, according to a news release.

Volunteers that day can fill 3,000 birthday bags for children who may not otherwise receive birthday gifts.

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The event coincides with National Make A Difference Day. Special guests to appear include Natalie Davis, Miss Minnesota; Haley Clarkson, Miss Minnesota Collegiate; and Morgan O'Brien, Miss Minnesota High School.

The Birthday Bag Blitz will take place at Thomson Reuters, 610 Opperman Drive in Eagan. The even takes place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. According to the news release, interested volunteers can sign up at http://birthdaybagblitz.eventbrite.com/.

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The event is sponsored by Kids ‘n Kinship, Cheerful Givers, Thomson Reuters, AAA Minnesota/Iowa, Hands On Twin Cities and Northern Dakota and Southern Dakota-Scott County Chapters of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.


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