 2009
TeamWalk Connections
Walk with us today, so we
can walk with you tomorrow.
Yes, it’s that time again. TeamWalks
are coming your way. Below is a list of TeamWalks and
Connections currently on the docket. Some of these are still
under construction, so keep checking back for the latest
information. Or feel free to email or call the contact
person listed for the event you’re interested in attending.
If you’ve never walked the walk or made a connection, take
that step in 2009. You won’t regret it.
| August 29 |
Salt Lake City, UT |
Utah Walk for Life Connection
(details,
register)
Connie Duran, duran8934@msn.com
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| September 12-13 |
Raleigh, NC |
Magnificent Mile
Sarah Witt, srwitt@yahoo.com
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| September 13 |
Mount Kisco, NY |
New York TeamWalk Connection
(details,
register)
Ann Lakin, alakin90@aol.com
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| September 19 |
Nashville, TN |
Nashville TeamWalk Connection at Centennial Medical Center
Jim Sheorn, jmsheorn@comcast.net
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| September 20 |
Boston, MA |
New England TeamWalk at Fenway Park
Sample Letter
Jim Campbell, jimthurza@comcast.net
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| September 25-26 |
Pleasanton, CA |
California TeamWalk Connection
(details,
register)
Linda Gentner, lkgentner@aol.com
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| September 26 |
Elysburg, PA |
PA TeamWalk Connection at Knoebel's Amusement Park
Sue Meholick, momofboysonly@yahoo.com
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| October 3 |
Norman, OK |
OK TeamWalk Connection
(details,
register)
Mark Dvorak, czechmarkmhd@yahoo.com
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| October 16-18 |
Miami, FL |
Quest for a Cure Seminar and TW Weekend
Kathi Geisler, kathisemail@aol.com
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| November 7 |
Houston, TX |
Texas TeamWalk Connection
Ashton Hecker, ashton@ashtonhecker.com and Ida Parks
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Walker by Proxy Program
An assigned Walker will wear your nametag and walk in your place. If you'd like, we’ll post your photo
or note on the special Walker by Proxy board along with all of the other Walkers by Proxy. You'll
collect sponsorships, just as though you were walking at the TeamWalk!
It's an opportunity to raise money for the SPF!
TeamWalk Connections feature the
following:
"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.
See summaries and photos of the 2007 TeamWalk Connections
here.
A TeamWalk is a walkathon to raise funds for research. It is a pre-paid event.
You collect sponsorships for your participation, not distance walked. Visit our
Fundraising Tips and a
Sample Letter. Use this
Sponsorship Form to keep track of your sponsors. Mail it with your
donations one week before the TeamWalk (bring late sponsorships with you).
There is currently no treatment to prevent, stop or reverse
the degenerative process in PLS or HSP. These diseases
attack one’s ability to walk, often leaving their victims in
wheelchairs. They can also rob people of the ability to use
their hands and arms, and even to speak or cause other
neurological problems as well. The Spastic Paraplegia
Foundation is the only organization in the Americas that is
dedicated to raising funds specifically for HSP and PLS
research. The organization is 100% volunteer managed and the
TeamWalk For Our Cures is the national, community event to
raise funds for research.
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