This is a copy of what was written in the Carillon News in regards to the 2009 ALS Whitemouth Walk.
"ALS Walk a great success"
Approx. 400 people decided to brave the weather for our second annual Walk for ALS in Whitemouth on Friday, May 15.Whitemouth School and Beausejour Early Years Schools as well as friends and family members of people living with ALS got together to take on the very big task of surpassing last year's fund raising total of over $12,000. A big task on the sunniest of days, the weather was not planning on working with us.
Our day began with speeches from walk coordinator, Jennifer Staerk, executive director of the ALS society Diana Rasmussen, Rick Fewster, a local fellow living with ALS, and Rick's 11 year old granddaughter Tia K.
Shortly thereafter in a fine mist, everyone set out in their white "Walk for ALS" t-shirts on the designated route around town. Partway into the walk, the rain became heavier, so the students became faster, never losing their enthusiasm.
Upon returning to school, the walkers enjoyed their hotdog lunch prepared and swerved by the Whitemouth Combined 4H Club and the Whitemouth Lions Club. All proceeds from the hotdog sales went straight to the ALS Society, as all the food was donated by local businesses.
Before the day of our walk, one of our students, 7 year old Katie K, took it upon herself to have a garage sale to raise money for ALS. Katie, Rick's granddaughter, raised over $1,000 to give to the ALS Society.
When all was said and done, we are overwhelmed and proud to say our walk took in $13,500 and counting. Thank you so much to everyone who donated, walked and helped put on this very special event"
Rick and I just cried when we read that both Tia and Katie were mentioned for their special efforts in this year's ALS Walk.
We once again would like to thank all the business sponsors, families, friends and community for making this year such a success despite the weather. We know some day all your efforts will result in finding a cure for this horrible disease!
