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Every
day, you and hundreds of other employees
across our organization show how dedicated you are to
helping those in need. Your caring spirit is the heart
of our drive to find better ways to help those
in need during times of crisis.
But, we don't accomplish these goals of caring for our
communities alone. There are many healthcare and human
service organizations throughout the area that provide
services to the same people we care for. You can help
these charitable organizations continue to provide assistance
by participating in fundraisers and activities that are
held throughout the year to raise funds that support their
work.
Below is a list of fundraisers and activities scheduled
for this spring and summer. Click on the name of the event
you are interested in participating in or scroll down
the page for more information.
| Stride & Ride |
| The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency - a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. The Association's comprehensive service program includes medical examinations, flu shots, support groups, MDA summer camps for youngsters and assistance with purchase of wheelchairs and leg braces. Click here for a printable flyer about the event. |
Stride & Ride will be held in:
- Roanoke-Faith Christian School, Buck Mountain Road, Saturday, Aug. 9. Registration is at 9:30 a.m.; the event begins at 11 a.m.
For more information or to sign up, contact Kathy or Donna, MDA, at 772-3237 or Lisa Allnutt, Internal Audit, via GroupWise or at 224-5760 (55760).
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| HeartWalk |
| The American Heart Association (AHA) will hold its annual HeartWalk this fall to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living. The walk will be a fun, family event to raise money for AHA and increase awareness about the dangers associated with heart disease and stroke. |
HeartWalk events will be held in:
- Radford-Bisset Park, Sunday, Oct. 12. Registration is at 1:30 p.m.; the event begins at 2 p.m.
- Salem-Green Hill Park, Saturday, Oct. 25. Registration is at 9 a.m.; the event begins at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact Cindy Smith, Cardiac Services, via GroupWise or at 981-8354 (78354).
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| Hundreds of Feet, Miles of Care |
| Bedford Hospice Care will hold its annual fundraiser walk for hospice patient care. Proceeds go to the Patient Care Fund, which directly benefits hospice patients by providing medication, oxygen, food, medical supplies, phone services and clothing. Participants can walk a one-mile or a 2.9-mile course at the event. The first 125 registered participants receive a t-shirt. |
The event will be held in:
- Bedford-The loop at Bedford Memorial Hospital, Saturday, Oct. 11. Registration is at 8:30 a.m.; the event begins at 9 a.m.
For more information, Linda W. Brown, Bedford Hospice Care, at 587-6592.
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| Light the Night |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will hold its two-mile Light the Night Walk, an evening fundraising event that helps fund research into cures for blood-related cancers. These diseases affect millions every year. |
The event will be held in:
- Roanoke-Elmwood Park, Saturday, Oct. 18. Registration is at 5:30; the walk begins at 7 p.m.
For more information, contact Chandler Wheeling, Oncology, at 981-7433 (77433)(55760).
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| Memory Walk |
| This fall, the Alzheimer's Association will hold its signature event, the Memory Walk, in an effort to fund research to find a cure for the disease. The walk will raise money to protect future generations from Alzheimer's while showing support for families affected by the disease. |
Memory Walk events will be held in:
- Lynchburg-Riverside Park, Saturday, Sept. 20. Registration is from 8 - 10 a.m.; the event begins at 10 a.m.
- Roanoke-Hollins University, Saturday, Sept. 27. Registration is at 9 a.m.; the event begins at 9:45 a.m.
For more information, contact Kathy Wolford, Center for Healthy Aging, via GroupWise or at 981-7653 (77653).
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| Walk to Cure Diabetes |
| The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will hold its annual walk to support research for a cure of a disease that directly affects more than 17 million Americans each year. A cure for diabetes could lengthen the lives of countless children and adults across the country. |
The event will be held in:
- Roanoke-Transportation Museum, Sunday, Sept. 28. Registration is at 12:30 p.m.; the event begins at 2 p.m.
For more information, contact Sally Southard, Women's and Pediatric Services, via GroupWise or at 985-4041 (84041) or Lisa Atkinson, Women's Services, via GroupWise or at 224-6930 (86930).
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| A Walk on the Wild Side |
| The National Kidney Foundation is organizing an exciting walk for participants of all ages. The walk will help the local affiliate raise funds and public awareness about the benefits of early detection of kidney disease. |
The event will be held in:
- Roanoke-Mill Mountain Zoo, Saturday, Oct. 18. Registration is at 9:30 a.m.; the event begins at 10 a.m.
For more information or to sign up, contact Ray McGinley, via GroupWise or at 853-0726 (70726).
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If you would like to publicize a fundraising event
not included here, please submit a Solicitation
and
Distribution Request Form to your manager detailing
the event. To download a form, visit the Solicitation
and Distribution Hub by clicking here.
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