Memory Walk 2008
Hard work and generous donors have helped generate nearly $285,000 in support of the 2008 Memory Walk.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
An estimated 2,700 walkers enjoyed beautiful weather and a walk “across the river” during the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Memory Walk at Sawyer Point on Saturday, Oct. 4. The B105.1 FM morning team of Chris Carr and Jason “Stattman” Statt served as emcees.
The event raised $185,000 for the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.
Top Individual Fundraisers:
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1st – Jodi Schulten
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2nd - Ben Koenig
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3rd – Jim Jones
Top Fundraising Teams:
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Corporate Team: Rotex
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Friends & Family Team: Meyer’s Marchers
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Health Care Team: Atria
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School & Community Team: A.C.T.S.
The event planning committee included Josh Barrick, Shad Ramsey, Kelly Clark, Tami Jones, Kris Schulze, Betty Rosenthal, Chris Macklin, Christina Wullenweber, Jenny Hageman, Judy Schlagheck, Linda Bamonte, Lisa Corcoran, Mike McGee, Nancy Coomer, Tim Vasconcellos, Tim Verville and Vivian Kist.
Butler & Warren Counties
An estimated 450 walkers joined the B105.1FM morning team of Chris Carr and Jason “Stattman” Statt at the Butler & Warren Counties Memory Walk at Wetherington Golf & Country Club in West Chester on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event raised nearly $50,000 for the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.
Top Individual Fundraisers:
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1st – Jim Burton
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2nd – Mark Dickey
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3rd – Paula Eisele
Top Fundraising Teams:
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Corporate Team: Belcan Corporation
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Friends & Family Team: Les & Caroline
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Health Care Team: Home Instead Senior Care
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School & Community Team: First Baptist Church of Fairfield
Tess McHenry served as chair of the event planning committee, which included Ann Munafo, Brenda Lovich, Dave Capella, Jerry Craft, Linda Prather, Linda van Driel, Lois Hale, Tom Dillon, Debbie Dillon, Stephanie Adams, Susan Dunavent, Patty Pinney, Kris Newman, Jane Ripberger, Barb Howell and Don Steffy.
Portsmouth
Approximately 150 walkers enjoyed a scenic Ohio River walk at the Portsmouth Memory Walk on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event raised nearly $21,000 in support of local chapter programs and services.
Top Individual Fundraisers:
- 1st – Jamie Williams
- 2nd – Alma Tatman
- 3rd – Loretta Lawrence
Top Fundraising Teams:
- 1st – USSA
- 2nd- Alma Tatman Team
- 3rd – Red’s Debs
Planning committee members included Jamie Williams, Stephanie Neff, Alma Tatman, Rachel Coleman, Rosemary Malone and Mary Keller.
Bracken County, Ky.
An estimated 250 walkers enjoyed sunny weather and a scenic walk along the Ohio River at the Bracken County Memory Walk on Sunday, Sept. 28. The event in Augusta, Ky., raised $22,000 in support of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter and its services in Northern Kentucky.Top Individual Fundraisers:
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1st – Greg Bach
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2nd – Holly Hoffman
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3rd – Amber Briley
Top Fundraising Team:
- Nancy's Bunch
Brandi Marsh (chair), Bridgett Linville, Amber Briley and Dana Bach served as the event’s planning committee.
