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Submitted by Beth Anne Shultz
Organized by Sue Meholick/Helen Kienlen
The Pennsylvania Connection and TeamWalk was a fun time for
all. We raised approximately 24,000! Money is still trickling in so it will be
a few more weeks before the numbers are finalized.
A special thanks to Sue Meholick and Helen Kienlen for taking the time and
energy to organize such an important event. Several of us dined at The Pine
Barn Inn Friday night in Danville. The food was delicious and the service was
wonderful.
Saturday morning we all met at Knoebels Amusement Resort for lunch. Afterwards,
we walked through the park and had several group photos taken.
The rest of the afternoon and evening were spent catching up with old friends
and meeting new ones. There were even a few of us that braved the amusement
park and spent the time enjoying all the rides, music and food. Thanks again
to everyone who helped make this TeamWalk a success: the organizers, the
walkers, and those who opened their hearts and wallets for the SPF Foundation.
Submitted by Linda Gentner
Friday evening, 17 people with HSP and PLS along with their
spouses gathered for a nice dinner plus social time. After
dinner, we adjourned for dessert, coffee/tea, etc. to a
separate meeting room and held our private “Birds of a
Feather” discussion -- we decided that although we are
“birds of a feather”, we all fly differently. People shared
their challenges and successes.
Saturday morning over 100 family and friends of PLS/HSPers
gathered to make our 5th California TeamWalk another
success. We made new and reconnected with “old” friends.
After our registration and “meet and greet”, we headed out
under perfect skies and leisurely walked or rolled through
downtown Pleasanton and many enjoyed the local Farmer’s
Market. A family who deserves special mention is the family
of Adele Pence. Unbeknownst to Adele, her daughter and son
sent a flyer to many of their family and friends and their
family enjoyed a reunion (good idea for others).
Many thanks goes to our lead sponsor Brocchini Farms, Inc.,
as well as other generous donors of raffle items and new
helpers made the setting up and taking down much easier. Ken
Auer, Ryan Banks, Kay Brady, Kris Brocchini, Jean Chambers,
Diane Dobrowolski, Malin Dollinger, Linda Gentner, Mary
Mailloux, Jane Mitchell, Adele Pence, Cheryl Schmidt and
Jennifer Thomson were the PLS/HSPers who came from as far as
Vancouver and southern California. Our entire weekend will
add approximately $30,000 toward research.
Submitted by Jim Sheorn
Ten people joined us for a TeamWalk Connection meeting on
Saturday, November 1st. One gentleman who has HSP and his
wife attended for the first time. It was also the first time
they had met others with HSP. We spent about two and a half
hours sharing information. Eddie Adcock and Terry Merritt,
who have attended many Nashville Connections meetings over
the years, were a big help in sharing helpful ideas. Not all
money has been turned in yet, but we hope that the Nashville
Connection group will raise close to $10,000. All
participants left with a goody bag and a TeamWalk t-shirt.
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