2011 "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Cherry Creek State Park

The 7th Annual 2011 Stepping Out Walk at Cherry Creek State Park on June 18 was our biggest and best year yet.  Over 260 walkers came out and raised more than $27,000!  Thanks to all the walkers and volunteers who helped make the Walk a success.

The top individual pledge raisers were: 1st place – Belinda Krajmalnik; 2nd place – Kay Ostrom; 3rd place – Barb Gill; 4th place – June Bryant; and 5th place – Dick Whalen.

The top team pledge raisers were: 1st place – Walking for Isaac; 2nd place – Kay’s Team; and 3rd place – Cheryl’s Footsloggers.

Registration	Showing the Spirit
Walkers on the Trail	More Walkers
Wait for Me!	Cross the Finish Line
Team Spirit	Thank You Volunteers

2011 "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" Fort Collins City Park

Our first walk in Ft. Collins on October 2 was a huge success.  We had an unexpected turnout of 150 walkers who enjoyed an unusually warm fall day as they completed laps around the lake to earn their lap “beads”.  This walk raised over $13,000!   The Ft. Collins Walk Committee all worked very hard - we sincerely thank them and all the other volunteers, including the teens from Turning Point, who helped put this event together.  And, of course, we thank all the walkers who participated and raised pledges.

The top individual pledge raisers were:  1st place - Bobby Bindert; 2nd place - Betsy Craig; 3rd place - Ann Montera; 4th place - Cori Kimball; 5th place - Melody Sian.

The top team pledge raisers were:  1st place - Janice Bindert; 2nd place - Jazzercise of Fort Collins; 3rd place - ODAT/Betsy Craig.

Ready, Set, Go!	Laps Around the Lake
Having Fun	Is There a More Scenic Place?
We Did It	Thank You Sponsors
Team Spirit

Patient Education Day, Sunday Sept. 11, 2011

At our first Patient Education Day, over 100 patients, family, caregivers, and friends gathered to learn more about scleroderma from an outstanding team of doctors.  We owe the success of this event to Dr. Aryeh Fischer and National Jewish Health.  We also thank all the doctors who presented at this event – Dr. Phil Hanna, Dr. Todd Bull, Dr. Jeffrey Swigris, and Dr. Kristin Kilbourn.  We look forward to bringing you more of such events in the future!

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November 2011 Newsletter

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2010 Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 3K/5K Walk Rocky Mountain Chapter

On Saturday, June 19, 2010, the Scleroderma Foundation-Rocky Mountain Chapter held its 6th Annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma 3K/5K Walk.  Once again we were blessed with a warm sunny day at Cherry Creek State Park.

We moved the Walk to the east side of the Park this year which provided closer parking and a flatter course.  Overall things went smoothly as planned except we had to delay our start time a few minutes because someone locked their keys in their car at the Park entrance and this blocked all other cars, including our walkers, from getting in through the gate!

We had 234 walkers this year and raised over $18,000! 

We again had some tough competition for the top pledge raisers:
Top Individual Pledge Raisers:
1st Place – Belinda Krajmalnik - $6,956
2nd Place – Barbara Gill - $1,492
3rd Place – Jefferson Tate - $1,395
4th Place - Kay Ostrom - $1,025
5th Place - Charles Littler - $920

Top Team Pledge Raisers:
1st Place - Walking for Isaac (Isaac Krajmalnik) - $6,956
2nd Place - Cheryl's Footsloggers (in memory of Cheryl Elmore) - $1,842
3rd Place – June's High Steppers (June Bryant) - $1,780
4th Place - Kelly's Angels (Kelly Patterson) - $1,531
5th Place - Charly's Bunch (Charles Littler) - $920

This event is dependent upon many volunteers who help not only at the Walk but also throughout the year with all the planning to put this event together.  Without these volunteers, there would be no Walks.  The Rocky Mountain Chapter is sincerely thankful to those who give their time each year to make this annual event happen.  Special thanks this year to Rita Miller who chaired the Walk committee and put in lots of hours and hard work to make it all happen.

We also greatly appreciate our corporate sponsors who make giving back to the local community a priority.  Their funding helps defray the cost of this event so that most of the pledges raised will go toward the Foundation's goals of support, education, and research.