Memory Walk 2009

          Memory Walk Shirt                                                                            Kindred's Memory Walk Shirt

Vallhaven Forget-Me-Nots

Left to Right:

Betsy, Samantha, Sandy (captain), Austin, Margret, Ashley, Lori

not pictured:

Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgram, Verla, Ben, Mary, Shanna, Harrison, Rob, Roger, Susan, Amelia, Joe, Becca, Eric

(Singing the Star Spangled Banner)(Ashely, Lori, Austin, Sandy and Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgram walking the 3 miles)

The awards we won.  Sandy was impressed that we had won these 2, but it gives a goal to beat next year.  We had 21 walkers and raised over $2,000.

A huge thank you to all those you helped by sponsoring us, gave items to be raffled, and anything else I can't think of off the top of my head.

Non-Stop

We plan to do be non-stop in our efforts to raise money for these causes.  We will take ideas for fundraising- be it raffle ideas or items to sell such as popcorn or cheesecakes-all suggestions are welcomed.

Also, one thing we have been doing, it's not much but every little bit helps, the money we get from cashing in our aluminum cans goes to the walks.  We split it between the too.  So if you'd like to help that way.

We also do a book/craft sale and will except books and crafts from anyone who is willing to send them our way.  Books of all kinds are excepted, we just ask that they be in reasonable shape.  Plus with the crafts, please give us an idea of what it should sell for.

So if you'd like to help just E-mail us

Home Team: Alzheimer's Association-Memory Walk

Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $260 million for the cause.

All Memory Walk donations benefit the Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

 

Today as many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. Millions more are affected by the disease as they care for loved ones who battle the devastating symptoms.
 

When you participate in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®, you are taking action in the fight against this deadly disease. Join us today to get on the MOVE! 

 

(I apologize for how random these thoughts sound but Memory Walk doesn't have a nice little caption like March for Babies)

Forget-Me-Nots: March of Dimes March for Babies

WHY MARCH FOR BABIES:
It's America's favorite walking event! When you walk, you give hope to the families of babies born too soon or sick. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the serious problems that threaten our babies. We've been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $1.8 billion to benefit all babies.

LOOK WHO'S WALKING:
March for Babies takes place in more than 900 communities across the country. You'll be joining 1 million people walking with their families or co-workers. Expect to run into some old friends and make new ones — and keep your eyes open for our celebrity walkers!

WHY FAMILIES WALK:
Family Teams are made up of friends and families walking together to celebrate or honor a baby in their lives. And many of our family teams walk in memory of a baby who didn't survive. These special teams remind everyone of the importance of our mission to help all babies be born healthy.

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES:
The March of Dimes uses 77 cents of every dollar you raise in March for Babies to support research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And your funds are used to bring comfort and information to families whose baby was born too soon, or sick.

Hello

This is so we (Sam and Sandy or S&S) can update you on the causes we are walking for. Right now they are March of Dimes' March for Babies (Team: Forget-Me-Nots) and Alzheimer's Associations MemoryWalk (Teams: Home Team and Vallhaven Forget-Me-Nots). So thank you for checking out our blog.

We hope to also keep you updated also on our fundraisers. So if you'd like you may participate. So check back for more