Good Giving Challenge to kickoff Wednesday

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Two local organizations will kick off the Good Giving Challenge with a philanthro-party pep-rally Wednesday.

The Good Giving Challenge raises funds for charities throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky.

The Blue Grass Community Foundation and Smiley Pete Publishing are hosting the event to raise funds for more than 120 Kentucky charities.

Come out to the Fifth Third Pavilion for the pep-rally at 10 AM.

There will be music, fun activities, and a proclamation by Lexington Mayor Jim Gray.

The Challenge runs from November 28th through December 31st.

The Good Giving Challenge has raised over $7 million for Bluegrass nonprofits since 2011.

Last year, around $1.6 million was raised to help local nonprofits.