Three: Third Annual Sturgis Ambulance 5K Color Splash

Walk number three was Thursday, May 24, 2018. It was my first "color splash," and I was not sure what to expect. My friend Cindy joined me for the fun. It all began at the Sturgis Ambulance/Fire Hall. The color flew around even before we started walking.
In several spots along the way, EMS members and other volunteers splashed us with color. Both Cindy and I were great targets for some former students--like Tallina:-)
The planned route took us down Ball Park Road to Main Street, then west to Seventh Street and north to Lazelle. It then went back to Third Street and followed it to Colorado Drive, David Drive, and Ball Park to end up back where we started. Cindy and I followed the route--almost. One detour was onto Cooper Loop to wave at my mom as we went by. It took a little longer than expected since Eddie the dog escaped, and I had to catch him before we could continue our walk. When we got to Bear Butte School, we took another short cut through the parking lot--but still walked over two and a half miles. No regrets!

Two: Black Hills Walk for Wishes

Saturday, May 19, 2018, my friend Peggy and I "walked for wishes" in Rapid City. It was the Sixth Annual Black Hills Walk for Wishes sponsored by Make a Wish South Dakota.
We had a great time visiting while we learned about the amazing impact Make a Wish has on the lives of local families. The walk began at Main Street Square and followed several city blocks to end up back at Main Street Square.

My next walk is Thursday night in Sturgis. It's a 5K Color Splash Fundraiser for the Sturgis Ambulance. If you'd like to join me, here is the link to more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1806710506046921/

One: JDRF

 Saturday, April 28, 2018, I began walking toward my goal. I joined Team Sarah at the First Annual Black Hills Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (JDRF) Walk. Captain Karen did an awesome job heading up the team!

The weather in Spearfish cooperated--none of the wild wind that came later in the day.

 Walkers helped raise almost $20,000 for JDRF, and Team Sarah was a huge contributor. What a great kick-off to my goal!
Next on my calendar is Walk for Wishes in Rapid City on May 19. The link to my personal page is below.
http://site.wish.org/site/TR/WalkForWishes/General?px=3936497&pg=personal&fr_id=2790#.WuaalZch3IU

Change of Plans

I thought my first walk would be on May 19, but today I heard about one taking place next week that I can't miss--the first -ever Black Hills Walk-a-Thon for JDRF. I am joining Team Sarah, captained by my friend and DKG sister, Karen Schlekeway. Sarah is her daughter who has Type 1 diabetes. Here is the link to her story: http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=7286&pg=team&team_id=253420

The Beginning

Last year, I set a goal--in my mind at least--to do sixty fundraiser walks by the time I turn sixty. Seemed do-able. If I did the math correctly, it is about seven walks per year. Well, I have not started yet, which means I have until August 25th this year to do seven walks, or I will already be missing my mark. With that in mind, I have signed up for my first walk, a fundraiser for Make a Wish. Any donations using the link below would be appreciated. I can't wait to blog about each of my walks!


http://site.wish.org/site/TR?px=3936497&pg=personal&fr_id=2790&et=uWgwdI-8Falvn94f02NUbg#.WsGlzZch3IU