Midwest Staffing’s team members Chris Krivanek and Sheila Carpenter were behind bars on Thursday July 21. Both were imprisoned at the Saint Paul, MN fire station for being on the list of “MDA’s most wanted jailbirds” or as Sheila said “for having a big heart“. The MDA charity “Lock-Up” raises money for individuals and families living with Muscular Dystrophy this event specifically raised money to send kids to a summer camp.
A colored photo presented to Chris and Sheila for participating in “Locked Up” by an MDA camper.Chris and Sheila’s sentence began at 11AM when their prison transportation a Limousine picked them up at the 0ffice in Saint Paul. Once arriving at the fire department they were greeted with several “Thank You’s” from the children and their families. Now behind bars Sheila and Chris had one hour to call friends, family and business associates to help bail them out. In order to post bail they needed to reach their personal goal. After an hour they posted bail and a MDA camper gave them a beautiful colored pictured.
As a result of Chris and Sheila’s efforts they raised over $800. All the money raised through the event will help send MDA special needs youngster to a summer camp. The camp includes a variety of activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, archery and much more to help build self confidence and relationships.
We have participated in the “MDA Lock-Up” charity for 3 consecutive years and will continue to be an annual tradition. You can still make a donation by contributing to the MDA by following this link to Chris Krivancek MDA donation page until August 22, 2011. If you want to participate in the next event or would like more information, become a facebook fan of “MDA lock up” or follow them on twitter.