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Small ways that you can make a big difference for nonprofits

Pass on your teddy Foster Kids Charity, located at 9221 LBJ Freeway, Suite 110, hosts the Valentine Teddy Bear Drive, Saturday Feb. 1, from 10 a.m.-noon. Donate gently used teddy bears and help prepare snack bags gifts for local foster children to receive for Valentine’s Day. To participate, call 469.248.2786 or email michelle@fosterkidscharity.org.

Put on your running shoes

Brace the cold winter air and run a 5k, 5 mile or 10 mile run on Feb. 2 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Norbuck Park (Northwest Hwy and N. Buckner). After the race, visit the beer garden, try a chair massage, or simply enjoy the live music. Those averse to running can sign up to volunteer and participate in the festivities. Race proceeds to benefit Preston Hollow-area nonprofit The Family Place. Cost is $20 for children 12 and $40-$70 for adults. Call 214.443.7717 or visit familyplace.org to register.

Attend a Gala Benefit the North Texas chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the 30th annual Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show, held Feb. 12, starting at 10 a.m at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. The gala draws an audience of more than 800 social and civic leaders in the area. This year, organizers hope to raise more than $480,000 toward blood cancer research. Purchase tickets at saintvalentinesdayluncheon.org 972.996.5932.

KNOW OF WAYS that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.

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