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THANK YOU to everyone that helped make 2008 our most successful and exciting walk season ever! A special Thank You to Actelion Pharmaceuticals (National Platinum Sponsor), Gilead Pharmaceuticals (Chapter Platinum Sponsor), LungRx and Abbott Labs (Chapter Gold Sponsors) and all of our local corporate sponsors (especially Beth Page FCU and Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet – both first ever Chapter Diamond Sponsors) for reaching a new pinnacle, over $94,000 contributed through corporate sponsorships! Besides these major corporate sponsors there were hundreds of other local corporate sponsors that donated money, products and services all of which contributed greatly to the success of "Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma" 2008.
Here are the 2008 results of your very hard work:
ALL Walks |
$$468,800 |
2,785 walkers |
358 volunteers |
Albany, NY |
$45,250 |
200 walkers |
26 volunteers |
Binghamton, NY |
$43,400 |
460 walkers |
43 volunteers |
Buffalo, NY |
$ 8,800 |
145 walkers |
25 volunteers |
Hartford, CT |
$21,650 |
170 walkers |
22 volunteers |
Leonia, NJ |
$54,700 |
300 walkers |
35 volunteers |
Long Island, NY |
$104,800 |
600 walkers |
66 volunteers |
Manhattan, NY |
$96,000 |
360 walkers |
35 volunteers |
Poughkeepsie, NY |
$13,500 |
80 walkers |
20 volunteers |
Rochester, NY |
$33,800 |
220 walkers |
35 volunteers |
Stamford, CT |
$30,000 |
110 walkers |
26 volunteers |
Syracuse, NY |
$16,500 |
140 walkers |
25 volunteers |
You should all be beaming with pride.
June will soon be upon us and once again this year we have 11 "Stepping Out To Cure Scleroderma" activities across the Tri-State Chapter. Below is a list of the upcoming walks in your area. Click on the walk you are interested in to go to the specific walk information page for 2009. You will be able to go from that page and register online to participate, or go directly to “Register Online” by clicking the link to the left.
May 31
- Overpeck Park, Leonia, New Jersey
June 6
- Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, New York
- Seneca Park, Rochester, New York
June 7
- Crossgates Mall Food Court, Albany, New York
- Wantagh Park, Wantagh (Long Island), New York
June 13
- West Hartford Reservoir, West Hartford, Connecticut
- Island Park, Williamsville (Buffalo), New York
June 14
- Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool (Syracuse), New York
- Riverside Park at 96th St, New York, New York
June 20
June 28
~ Online and early registration fee for 18 and older is $15 – children are always free. Everyone must register and will receive a t-shirt.
~ Registration the day of the walk is $20 for 18 and older.
~ Please think about forming a TEAM to unite your efforts. Teams can be made up of a group of family members, friends or co-workers. Everyone is dedicated to a common cause. Walking as a team adds fun and greater success. For information about forming a team contact amatich@scleroderma.org or call 1-800-867-0885.
~ If you can’t walk but would like to help, PLEASE VOLUNTEER! Volunteers bring excitement and much needed help. And like walkers, volunteers need to register and can collect donations.
~ If you can’t make the walk in your area plan a road trip to attend one in another location. Help conquer scleroderma and celebrate with your scleroderma family.
~ Don’t be shy!! Help us set a new record in 2009 and top the $500,000 mark. Help us lead the way in searching for a cure while creating more awareness.
~ For further walk, registration and volunteer information call the Scleroderma Foundation/Tri-State, Inc. Chapter at 800-867-0885 or email to sdtristate@scleroderma.org.
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