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Dear Friends,The 2026 Giving Challenge is just around the corner—running from April 15th-16th—and we’re reaching out to our dedicated supporters to help us make this our strongest year yet. The Giving Challenge is a powerful 24-hour online giving event that lifts up organizations doing meaningful work in our community, and we are grateful to once again be part of it.This year, your generosity can go even further. Thanks to the Patterson Foundation, all donations between $25 and $100 will be doubled, allowing your gift to have twice the impact on the children and families we serve. A $25 gift becomes $50; a $100 gift becomes $200—directly supporting our mission to provide essential services and opportunities for Manatee County youth.Funds raised during the 2026 Giving Challenge will enable us to expand our support for additional Manatee County programs and services that give children the stability, resources, and hope they deserve. Your participation truly makes a difference, and we hope you’ll join us during this exciting 24 hours of community generosity. Thank you for continuing to believe in and invest in the future of Manatee County’s children. Donate here (beginning April 15th) Giving ChallengeWith gratitude,Valerie Bell, PresidentService Club of Manatee County