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"Our Hike" for Bone Marrow Disease
The story behind the fundraiser, in a nutshell:
I was treated for Aplastic Anemia in 1998, and by the grace of God and the support of hospital staff, friends and family, I survived. Being in complete remission, I decided I wanted to do something huge to celebrate my life, but I wanted to help other Bone Marrow Disease patients, too. So in 2006 I hiked for 81⁄2 months, side-by-side with my mom, across America to raise awareness and funds for Bone Marrow Disease. This trek was titled, “Our Hike across America for Bone Marrow Disease.” After completing the nearly 5,000-mile journey, we wanted to keep going, but had to find something a little closer to home... so the “Our Hike” adventure continues! We would love for you to join us in a “woodsy” day hike in beautiful Northern Wisconsin, and help us support the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation in the fight against Bone Marrow Disease.
Read about the 2008 fundraiser on the current "Our Hike" blog.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
"Our Hike" for Bone Marrow Disease — 5th Annual Celebration
12:00 pm --- Registration, backpack raffle, lunch special
Corner Connection
W9701 County Rd W
Phillips, WI 54555
2:00 pm --- Hikers head out for a 7-mile hike*
6:30 pm --- The fun begins at Lost Vega’s—
Dinner special, raffles, and music
Lost Vega’s
W10030 County Rd W
Phillips, WI 54555
* The 7-mile route starts on a short leg of country paved road where we turn off onto a brand new ATV trail through the woods. We'll cross a bridge over a creek, and trek up to a parking lot along another country gravel road where we'll meet up with the haywagon. Hikers will continue down another section of ATV trail until it comes out onto the gravel road. After a section of beautiful country road-walking, we'll turn for a short 1-mile jaunt on paved Hwy W until we reach Lost Vega's. The dinner, music and tons of raffles will begin at 6:30!
Registration information
All profits from this event, including registration fees, will be sent directly to the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to support patients and their families that are dealing with Bone Marrow Disease. Funds also support research. For more information, visit www.aamds.org.
Registration Fee:
Get in on the “Early-Bird Special” Registration of $25!
Before September 1, 2009: $25
After September 1, 2009: $35 (to be paid on event day)
**REGISTRATION FOR THE 2009 EVENT WILL OPEN ON JUNE 1, 2009. PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR ANY UPDATES UNTIL THEN.
Easy ways to register
1. Print off the poster/registration sheet, read the waiver, fill out the form completely, clip off bottom portion and submit payment to address indicated.
Other fundraisers in the country
You can find a list of other fundraisers related to Bone Marrow Diseases at the AA&MDSIF website.