5th Annual
"Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma Walk"
Sponsored by KPMG:
Huge Succes
On Saturday, November 1, 2008 the Scleroderma Foundation Southeast Florida Chapter celebrated its 5th Annual "Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma" walk at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. We welcomed over 160 guests and raised over $18,000 in funding.
The many volunteers, corporate sponsors and participants who went out and collected pledges made this event possible and so very successful. We would like to thank again the following companies and individuals who gave generously to support our cause through this special event:
KPMG
Actelion Pharmaceuticals
Accredo – a Medco company
Technology Conservation Group
United Therapeutics
Mercantile Bank
Kathy & Jerry Lance
Starbucks Gourmet Coffee
Cecilie’s Gourmet Italian Ices
Congratulations to the following outstanding teams and individuals who worked so hard and won a trophy in the following categories:
LARGEST FAMILY & FRIENDS TEAM:
Winner: Team Joy
Team Captain: Joy Whitley- Powell
LARGEST CORPORATE TEAM:
Winner: KPMG
Team Captain: Irene Elmendorf
MOST TEAM SPIRIT:
Winner: The Jay Walkers
Team Captain: Vicky Goldstein
TEAM MOST FUNDS RAISED:
Winner: Team Joy
Team Captain: Joy Whitley- Powell
INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER
Winner: Andrea Gagliardi (Team Mom)
A BIG THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!
We want to thank our treasured volunteers, who went above and beyond to make this year’s Walk our best ever!
To the many people who may have walked, volunteered, made a donation, formed a team, collected pledges, or helped spread the word about Scleroderma, your time energy and resources are greatly appreciated.
To everyone reading this, please join us next year! The help, support and funding we receive through this event truly makes a difference in our ability to extend resources toward improving the quality of life for those affected by Scleroderma.
If you would like information on becoming involved in and supporting our Sixth Annual Walk, please contact us at 954.255.8335 or via email at
sclerodermasofl@bellsouth. We look forward to staying in touch and sincerely thank you for your continued support.
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