One Non-Profit helping another

Birmingham- In a recent interview, Karen Peterlin, Executive Director of Kid One Transport, stated, "We're going to come up with good fundraisers and we're going to come up with new projects. But we also hope there's someone in the community who sees our need and smiles on us."

Peterlin's comment was in response to a question about the news that Kid One Transport had lost its entire $70,000 allotment from the city of Birmingham.

Responding to her plea, Sarrell Dental, a nonprofit that provides needed access to comprehensive dental and eye care to underserved children, has offered to match any donation made to Kid One Transport from July 9th, 2010 to July 16th 2010 up to $5,000.

"We serve the same patients and clientele that they do and we really understand the need for what they do. A lot of our patients have transportation issues and can't make it to the dentist," says Brandi Parris, Sarrell Dental Group marketing director.

Sarrell Dental's support could bring in over $10,000 for Kid One. Kid One and Sarrell Dental are relying on the community at large to make this a success. Donations can be made in person or mailed directly to the Kid One office at 3535 7th Ct. S Birmingham AL 35222 or made online at www.kidone.org. Donations will also be accepted by mail through P.O. Box 360943 / Birmingham, AL  35236.

Proceeds from this donor drive will help Kid One to continue providing transportation to children and expectant mothers in need of access to basic and critical health care services, including annual check-ups, behavioral counseling, pediatric dialysis, chemotherapy, physical therapy, dental screenings, prenatal care, and many others in Birmingham.

To learn more about Kid One Transport visit www.kidone.org and Sarrell Dental at www.sarrelldental.org.

Go Green with Kid One Transport

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Kid One Transport and Blue Wave Technologies have teamed up to present "GO GREEN with Kid One."  Kid One Transport has started collecting old cell phones, smart phones, pdas, computers, and other electronic devices, for recycling using drop boxes at area retail locations throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas. The proceeds collected from  old cell phones, smart phones, pdas, computers, and other electronic devices will be used to help Kid One fund rides to medical appointments.

Recycle Boxes have been placed in various locations throughout metro Birmingham including Mountain Brook & Edgewood Creamery, the Birmingham Race Course, the Kid One corporate office, V Richards Market, RealtySouth in Trussville, Curves in Leeds, Starbucks (Montclair Road) and The Forest Perk Coffee Shop on Clairmont Ave. South. Simply visit any of our drop off location and place your old cell phones, smart phones, pdas, computers, and other electronic devices, in our clearly marked drop box. For a complete listing of drop off locations visit www.kidone.org.

Blue Wave Technologies is a Birmingham based firm that specializes in working with medium and large companies to develop strategies for their telecommunications needs. Blue Wave supply all aspects of Internet and telephony to many vertical markets and have extensive knowledge in wireless and wire line communications as well as satellite communications.

Proceeds from "Go Green with Kid One" will help Kid One Transport continue to provide  transportation to medical, dental and mental health care services for children and expectant mothers in need throughout central and north central Alabama.

Businesses, schools, or local churches that are interested in having a Recycle Box at their location can call 205.978.1005. Blue Wave Technologies and Kid One Transport will provide the boxes and collect the cell phones when the boxes are full. All you need to get started is a high traffic area to place the recycle box and want to help Kid One in their crucial mission. This is a great opportunity for your business, church group or school to serve a great organization, by having a recycle box at you store, church or school. You will help Kid One to transport children and expectant mother to needed medical care.

When you recycle old cell phones, smart phones, pdas, computers, and other electronic devices, you help transport children to a better health.  To learn more about Go Green with Kid One Transport or to participate by having a Recycle Box in your business, school or church please contact Mandla Moyo at 205-978-1005 or Bailey Carswell at bcarswell@kidone.org.

Barons and Dale’s Hit Another Homerun for Kid One

2009 Pitch One for Kid One Promotion Raises $8500

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the fourth consecutive year the Birmingham Barons and Dale’s Seasoning teamed up to hit a homerun with the "Pitch One for Kid One" fund-raising promotion. Once again the amount raised exceeded the previous year. This year Dale’s donation is $8,500. Kid One Transport is an innovative program that has served the children of Alabama for twelve years. It is the only nonprofit transportation provider of its kind in the country. Since its beginning in 1997, Kid One has provided more than 160,000 transports and ensures that their children receive the medical care they need. Kid One serves expectant mothers and children with a wide variety of health care needs ranging from routine medical checkups, dental screenings and mental/emotional health services, to critical, specialized care such as radiation, chemotherapy and dialysis.

Alan Seigel, Vice President & Marketing Director of Dale’s Sauces, Inc. said, "We’re proud to be able to help children in need and also we are grateful for the fan support we have received over the past four years. The Barons fans are the real heroes through their participation in this season-long promotion. The money raised from this promotion is living proof that our community is willing to go the extra mile for these kids".

President of Kid One Transport, Karen Peterlin, added, "Dale’s and the Barons have generously opened their hearts and wallets by their sponsorship of the "Pitch One for Kid One" Promotion! For the fourth year in a row the success of their "Pitch One for Kid One" promotion will enable children of this area to receive critically needed transportation. Companies like Dale’s Seasoning and community institutions like the Birmingham Barons are truly making a difference in the lives of children we serve, right here in Alabama. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the Barons and Dale’s Seasoning for their caring support".