After raising money in recent years for cancer and a local free clinic, show choir members from Logan and Central high schools will do their part for a cause much closer to home.

Sunday’s program, “Kids Helping Kids: A Benefit for Young People’s Health Event,” will raise money for dental and mental health care for La Crosse students.
As part of the benefit show, the Normal L. Gillette Sr. Family Fund, through the La Crosse Community Foundation, established the Kids Helping Kids Fund to support these and other unmet needs, said Sheila Garrity, executive director for the community foundation.

“We hear over and over again that dental care and mental health services, especially among young people, are either lacking or difficult to access,” Garrity said. “This fund ... will always be there to help kids in need.

Michelle Myhre, a member of Central’s “Grand Central Station,” said it feels good to be part of the program.

“The La Crosse School district has so many students in need. I think it’s great that we can help them. It’s a great thing having kids helping kids.”

IF YOU GO

What: Kids Helping Kids: A Benefit for Young People’s Health Event, featuring performances from six show choirs from Central and Logan high schools

Why: To raise money to help pay for dental and mental health services for La Crosse students

When: 4 p.m. Sunday

Where: Central High School auditorium.

Cost: Free admission, but donations are encouraged

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