Rock-A-Thon to raise funds for Habitat

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Habitat For Humanity of Martin County is gearing up for the 2012 Rock-A-Thon, presented by Thrivent Financial, Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lowe’s, 3620 S.E. Federal Highway in Stuart.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to support Habitat for Humanity, even if they’re unable to help with the construction of homes,” said Mary Jones, director of volunteer services for Habitat for Humanity of Martin County. "The beauty of a Rock-A-Thon is that almost everyone can rock in a rocking chair, and we’ll have plenty of activities and performances to keep everyone entertained.”

The third annual Rock-A-Thon will take place at Lowe’s in the parking lot adjacent to the garden center. The event will feature live entertainment from local bands including United By Grace and The Prescriptions;free children’s activities including a Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County craft table, Lowe’s kids clinic, face painter and balloon artist; auto display by Treasure Coast Vintage Car Club; food courtesy of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, and much more.

Join Habitat volunteers, homeowners, students, civic groups and local congregations at this fun-filled event to support the Habitat mission. Funds raised will help build homes for deserving families throughout Martin County.

There are a number of ways to contribute:

  • Rock as a team or individual in 30-minute increments – sign up now to begin fundraising!
  • Pledge to sponsor a rocker or team – donations start at $1 per minute.
  • Enter to win an iPad – tickets are $5 each or six for $25. Winner announced at the Rock-A-thon.
  • Stop by the Rock-A-Thon (it’s FREE!) and cheer on the rockers and enjoy the live entertainment.

Special thanks to Lowe’s of Stuart for hosting the event, as well as Thrivent Financial, Whiticar Boat Works, Accurate Tile and Marble, Inc., Koplas and Company CPA PA, Beachcomber Fiberglass Technology, Inc., St. Lucie Oaks, LLC, Treasure Coast Propellers, and Schumacher Music.

To register or to learn more, visit our Rock-A-Thon web page or call Habitat for Humanity of Martin County at (772) 223-9940.

About Habitat for Humanity of Martin County

Habitat for Humanity of Martin County is a not-for-profit organization that works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to help eliminate substandard housing by building homes for others, revitalizing neighborhoods, and transforming lives. Since its inception in 1986, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County has built 99 homes in Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno and Stuart. For more information, call (772) 223-9940.