Local talk radio show host Matt Mittan and loyal sidekick Agnes whipped up a little fund-raising event on Thursday to raise awareness about foster care and adoption services in Asheville. Professional Parenting is the go-to place for these services in Asheville. From their Web site:
Established in 1979 with funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, Professional Parenting established itself as a specialized foster care program providing quality care for special needs children in the custody of county departments of social services. Over the years, the original program expanded to accommodate children with specific treatment needs and varying placement requirements.
Other local media types who raced around Carrier Park on ridiculously small kid vehicles included Eddie and Sharon of 99.9 KISS FM, WLOS funnyman John Le and Mountain Xpress Managing Editor Jon Elliston and yours truly, as well as a host of friendly folks from Professional Parenting. These folks change lives. Check ’em.