"Connection" - a fun time to meet others and share
stories and concerns. This is usually done over a breakfast or lunch.
"TeamWalk" - a small walkathon to raise funds for
research to help us find a cure. You'll raise sponsorships for your
participation, not distance walked, and can walk, stroll or roll as little
or as much as you'd like! Visit our
Tips page for tips and a
Sample Letter. Use this
Sponsorship Form to keep track of your sponsors and mail it in with your
donations one week ahead of your TeamWalk.
Note: Some of our TeamWalk Connections are
weekend events. They may include an Arrival Dinner event the evening before
or other additional activities.
Arizona TeamWalk
- Cancelled
Northern California
Connection
October 3-4, 2008
Valley Community Church
4455 Del Valle Pkwy
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 846-6622
Coordinator - Linda Gentner at
lkgentner@aol.com or 510-651-5676
Summary and Photos:
Pending
New England
TeamWalk Connection
September 13, 2008
Noon-3pm
Woburn, MA
Coordinator - Kathi Geisler
kathi@kgeisler.com, 978-256-2673
The
TeamWalk will be at beautiful Horn Pond. A picnic table area
is reserved for the Connection. The TeamWalk will be on the
sidewalk that goes around the pond. There are plenty of
benches to enjoy vistas, plenty of parking, and an
accessible bathroom.Summary and Photos:
Here
NEW YORK
TeamWalk
September 7, 2008
Mount Kisco, NY
Coordinator - Ann Lakin at
Alakin90@aol.com or
914-242-9321
The NY TeamWalk was held in
conjunction with Mt. Kisco “Sale Days” which were held
on September 5-6, 2008. The TeamWalk originated in
the center of town.
Summary and Photos:
Here
Magnificent Weekend - NC
Quest for the Cure Seminar/NC TeamWalk/Magnificent
Mile Races
September 13-14, 2008
Raleigh, NC
Coordinator - Sarah Roberts-Witt: srwitt@yahoo.com,
919-848-0582
Saturday’s Quest for the Cure Seminar will
be held at the Clarion Hotel, 320 Hillsborough St, Raleigh,
NC. Thanks to several sponsors, there is no registration
fee. Lunch and
refreshments are included. Featured speakers are Dr. Nina Tang Sherwood,
an assistant professor of biology at Duke University and
recipient of a 2006 SPF grant for HSP research;
Dr. Richard Bedlack, director of the Duke ALS Clinic and a
former member of SPF's Scientific Advisory Board; and
Jeffrey B Weisler, DPT, of Aquatic PT and Beyond whose
specialty is aquatic physical therapy and treatments for
impaired balance.
The NC TeamWalk and the Magnificent Mile Races will be held
on Sunday at 2 pm. They start one block from the Clarion
Hotel. Registration is $10 per person. Food, fun, and sun
are the highlights of this event. Last year, more than 800
runners, walkers, and spectators came out to support our
cause. Discounted rooms ($79/night) are available for Friday
and Saturday nights at the Clarion Hotel. Call 919-832-0501
and ask for a room in the Magnificent Mile block.
Summary and Photos:
Here
Pennsylvania
Connection and TeamWalk
September 20, 2008
Elysburg, PA
Coordinator - Sue Meholick at
momofboysonly@yahoo.com or 814-590-4673
The second Pennsylvania TeamWalk will be held
at Knoebels
Amusement Resort at 11am on Saturday, September 20. The TeamWalk
Connection will feature lunch and will be followed by a
TeamWalk stroll through the
park. Knoebels is the largest admission free park.
Bring the whole family to Knoebels for a day of fun,
food and fantasy! There are roller coasters, miniature
golf, kiddie rides, games, gift shops, and award winning
food.
The Friday Night Arrival Dinner will be held at the
Pine Barn Inn
which is in Danville. Meet
at 6:00pm to socialize and dinner will be at 6:30pm. Individuals will pay for their own dinners there.
Hotel rooms are also available at the Pine Barn Inn.
Rooms are being held under the name “SPF” and reservations must be made over the
phone (as opposed to making a reservation online). Rates range from $109/night
to $134/night for a full suite. Pine Barn Inn
Phone: 800-627-2276 or 570-275-2071
Summary and Photos:
Here
Tennessee
November 1, 2008
Nashville, TN
Coordinator - Jim Sheorn at
jmsheorn@comcast.net
or 615-479-7369
Details and Registration Form:
Here
Texas -
Cancelled
Unfortunately due to the havoc caused by Hurricane Ike, the
Houston TeamWalk is regrettably cancelled. Plans are
to hold one in 2009.
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