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MONTEREY, Calif. - January 28, 2010 - The Shake Family thanks the Monterey Peninsula for their donations and participation in this year's Sabu Shake, Sr. Memorial fundraisers. The annual Sabu Safari held in October collected $136,542, and the Christmas Drive collected $50,021. The Shake Family established the annual Sabu Safari and Christmas Drive as a memorial to honor the legacy left by Sabu Shake, Sr. who embraced the values of compassion and generosity to others.

Thanks to the compassion and generosity of residents of the Monterey Peninsula, a total of $186,563 has been raised this year, and over $650,000 have been raised since the fundraisers were established. All the monies collected through the fundraisers will go directly to the Salvation Army of the Monterey Peninsula to address the organization's growing needs.

According to Major Dave Yardley of the Salvation Army, the economy has impacted so many in the community over the past two years that requests to the Salvation Army have greatly increased:

* 34% increase in their Homeless Feeding Program
* 41% increase in food boxes
* 85% increase in rental assistance
* 20% increase in the number of nights in their two housing programs
* 40% increase in services rendered to senior citizens

Though the Shake Family fundraisers for the Salvation Army are over for the season, the Salvation Army always appreciates and needs donations to address the continually growing needs of our community. For ways to contribute to our local Salvation Army, visit www.tsamonterey.com.

For more information, please contact Chris Shake or Karen Rodriguez at 645-9124 or email krodriguez@netpipe.com, or visit www.sabushakesr.org.

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