This year's 2008 Walk/Run to Remember was a GREAT SUCCESS!!!! Over $275,000 was raised by this event, and of that total amount, $105,000 walk sponsors, donors and participants!Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, donated, and sponsored this awareness event which supports the mission of Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area! Know that all funds raised here, stay here.
Here are just a few pictures from the event held October 18th. For all those who were able to come out, we hope that you enjoyed the Walk/Run and the BEAUTIFUL weather!
The Boys Scout Troop from St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Central, LA, present the US and Louisiana Flags.
Larry Schexnaydre (left) and friend sing the National Anthem.
Reverend Raymond Jetson, from Star Hill Walkers Team, says the Invocation.
Pat Hoffman (left), the Alzheimer's Services Board President, and Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden address the crowd and present the proclamation for the Walk/Run to Remember.
Runner's starting the race. Click here to see the race results.
3 Ladies from the E. Eric Guirard Team gearing up for the walk.
Jerry Romero (far left) with his team at the walk.
Two very proud volunteers at the walk showing off their fabulous t-shirts!
Two of our youngest supporters at the event with the Big Bad Bourgeois Team.
Mark your calendars for next year's Walk/Run to Remember. It is tentatively set for Saturday, September 26th at the LSU "Old Front Nine" !
2 comments:
The Walk to Remember was an outstanding event. Thank you for putting this together! It truly means alot to me and the community.
The walk was so much fun this year! GREAT weather! I look forward to walking again in 2009!
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