Northeast Log A Load For Kids Raises $292,746 In 2025

The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of the Northeast raised $292,746 for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) in 2025 through its annual Log A Load for Kids fundraising efforts.

The total included funds raised at the PLC’s two Log A Load golf tournaments, the Log A Load live auction at the PLC’s 2025 annual meeting, and a Log A Load half marathon fundraiser in December.  

“This total represents the incredible generosity and commitment of the PLC’s members, supporting members, friends, families and supporters,” Dana Doran, PLC Executive Director, comments. “In a time of unprecedented challenges and struggle for the industry, this group rallied to once again achieve an amazing result for the children and families supported by Children’s Miracle Network, and everyone involved should be very proud of this accomplishment.”

On January 23, Doran presented a check for the funds to representatives from Northern Light/Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland. Both are CMN hospitals.

The PLC’s Log A Load efforts have now raised more than $2.9 million since 1995. 

This year, the PLC’s 31st  Annual Meeting on May 7-8 in Rockport, Me. will include a live Log A Load Auction. The annual PLC Log A Load golf tournaments are also planned for August 28 at Lake Kezar Country Club in Lovell, Me.; and September 18 at JATO Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln, Me.