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SECOND ANNUAL
New Hampshire Take-A-Hike
Torrential rains could not keep a hardy team of men, women and children of all ages away from Expedition Inspiration's Second Annual New Hampshire Take-A-Hike at Mt Major, near Alton Bay on Sunday, October 9, 2005. Tents were pitched, raingear donned, pledges donated, prizes awarded, and most importantly, dedications made to those affected by the disease. The abbreviated hike route, changed due to trail flooding, took hikers a good way up scenic Mt Major. Participants warmed up under the leadership of yoga instructor and Take-A-Hike committee member, Lynn Hamilton. The event raised nearly $20,000 for the Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research and for research, under the direction of Dr. Peter A. Kaufman, at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center/Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Take-A-Hike also featured a raffle, with fabulous packages. Information tables provided materials about breast cancer prevention, exercise, nutrition, and patient advocacy. Refreshments were provided. Special thanks to sponsors: Roche Pharmaceuticals, Severn Trent Pipeline Services Inc., E's T-s, Nalgene, Poland Spring Water, Abraxis, Genentech, Sanofi Aventis, AstraZeneca, Stretch Island Fruit, Lowa, Leki and Timberland. Peter Kaufman, MD and Caroline Moore of Norris Cotton Cancer Center, were instrumental in the success of this wonderful event. Thank you to the New Hampshire City Year members who helped with all aspects of hike logistics. Congratulations to Jenn Moynihan and her committee, for their amazing efforts to pull the Hike off under adverse conditions. As one person said, "the expedition was really an inspiration". Special thanks to Melissa Waterhouse for putting together a great raffle and to Annette and Jim Mayo for providing and setting up the tent. Thank you to the Hike committee and volunteers and to those hikers who joined Expedition Inspiration on that wet day! You made this a very heartwarming event for all involved. |
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Sunny Northwest
Day Greets Hikers,
Bikers and Skaters
Event Raises over $30,000 for Breast Cancer Research at UW Medical Center Breast Care & Cancer Research Center Men, women and children of all ages and fitness levels hit the trails in Woodinville, WA for the Eighth Annual Expedition Inspiration Seattle Take-A-Hike held at the Redhook Ale Brewery on Sunday, September 18, 2005. The morning event included hiking, biking, and skating opportunities for participants. The event raised over $30,000 for the Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research and for research, under the direction of Dr. Julie Gralow, at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
Special thanks to Laura's Team sponsors ($10,000) ABRAXIS Oncology and The Walking Company of Bellevue. Additional thanks to participating sponsors: Amgen, Athena Water, Genentech BioOncology, GSK - GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Oncology, MGI Pharma, Pfizer, Theresa Colgan, Eye Candy Bracelets, Gretchen's Shoebox Express, The Copy Company, RedHook Ale Brewery, Lowa Boots, Gregg's Cycle, Woodinville Fire, Stretch Island Fruit Leather and Karen Carriker for the fabulous warm-up. An amazing group of volunteers made this Take-A-Hike fun and successful. Susan Yaszay was once again our top fundraiser and a key volunteer! Maggie Miller did a fabulous job organizing the raffle, Jennifer Specht, MD spoke on behalf of the SCCA and Nancy Knoble represented the EI Board of Directors. Thanks again to all who participated. We are looking forward to seeing you this Spring for the 9th Annual Seattle Take-A-Hike! |
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