Julie returns as president of her Rotary club

Her arm having been well twisted, Julie will spend the next year as president of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rotary Club. She was sworn in at a club dinner on June 5, and her term officially begins July 1.

Julie previously served as president of the self-proclaimed "greatest Rotary club in the universe" in 2020-2021 - keeping it operating and continuing its mission of community service despite the pandemic by moving its meetings, fund-raisers and other activities to various online platforms.

Julie completes term as Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary President

Julie has completed her year-long term as president of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club - an unusual year, to be sure.

Taking office a few months after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Julie faced the challenge of keeping the club operating and continuing its mission of community service. She succeeded by innovating -- conducting meetings on Zoom, moving fund-raisers to various online platforms and staying in constant communication with other club officers and members.

Club members responded to the crisis by sewing face masks, initially to donate to health-care workers and then for sale to the public, raising over $1,500 for area food banks. Throughout the year, FSP Rotary continued providing support for local, regional and international charities.

With the help of other dedicated Rotarians, Julie kept the club moving forward in spite of the disruption and limitations caused by the pandemic. As immediate past president, she will remain an active member of the club's board, and is taking on the role of assistant treasurer.

Family team walks to win against Alzheimer's

Bea at Walk to End Alzheimer's in honor of Great Grandma Lorraine.

Ten members of our family team took part in the annual New York Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday. Nine walked the route through Manhattan's Riverside Park while the newest team member, Bea, rode in style.

Team captain Shanna, who has organized our family's participation since 2008, reports that family members and friends have contributed over $1,700 to our effort. "Absolutely amazing," Shanna writes. "Thanks everyone!"

For a brief time, donations toward our total are still being collected at our team page. The funds go to the Alzheimer's Association to support care and research programs as well as support services for loved ones of those affected by the disease.

Join the family team for tomorrow's Walk

Thanks to all the family members who have contributed to our family team's annual effort to raise money for Alzheimer's research and care. Now it's time to Walk to Win.

Shanna and other team members will gather at Riverside Park tomorrow for the New York Walk to End Alzheimer's. If you'd like to stroll along with them, contact Shanna for details. There's an e-mail address on our team page.

Also go to the team page if you'd like to contribute to the team's donation. Thanks to all who help!

This Sunday: We walk to win vs. Alzheimer's

Our family team at 2014 walk

The forecast is favorable for a brisk walk in Manhattan's Riverside Park this Sunday. Once again our family team will be "walking to win" in the New York City Walk Against Alzheimer's.

Shanna, our captain, is hoping for a good turnout -- but the team effort is already a success, as family members and friends have contributed well over $1,000 to the fund-raiser.

The annual walk raises money for the Alzheimer's Association, which supports research into prevention, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's and assists families coping with the disease.
To join our team of walkers and/or add your donation, please visit the team page here.

Walk to win against Alzheimer's

Our family team at last year's walk

The New York City Walk Against Alzheimer's is just a few weeks away, on Sunday, Oct. 18. Captain Shanna is once again organizing our family team.

"I have been doing this a walk ever since soon after my Grandma was diagnosed and continue to do it in her memory," Shanna writes. "Hopefully one day, Alzheimer's won't be a part of life, but until then I'd love to show support for this cause and those touched by it."

The walk through Manhattan's lovely Riverside Park raises money for the Alzheimer's Association, which supports research into prevention, treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's and assists families coping with the disease.

To join our team of walkers and/or add your donation, please visit the team page here.

Another big win for family team at Walk

Our family team "walked to win" again Sunday at the annual NYC Walk to End Alzheimer's, along with some 4,000 other participants.

Team captain Shanna was joined by her parents, Kevin and Kathy; brother Kevin; Uncles Dan and Brien and Aunt Kathy; cousin Vivien and her fiance, C.J.

They walked in memory of Lorraine as well as to honor all others affected by the disease and to raise money for Alzheimer's care and research.

This year, our team raised $1,440, its highest total ever. Special thanks to extended-family members who contributed to the team's total, including Hugh & Dolores and Barbara & Steve.

It's not too late to contribute and add to our team's total. Click here to visit the team page.

Coming Sunday: Walk to End Alzheimer's

The annual New York Walk to End Alzheimer's is now less than a week away! Shanna is leading our family team again this year. After taking part in the 2008 walk, Shanna has organized a family walking-and-fundraising effort each year since.

Click to go to our family team page

"We have surpassed our fundraising goal every year, and hopefully raised awareness," Shanna says. "We plan to do it all again in 2014 in memory and honor of my Grandma."

If you'd like to take part and/or help with a donation, please visit our team page. Thanks!

Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's approaching

Our team at last year's walk

With October almost here (gaak!) the time is approaching for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. Shanna is once again leading our family team in the New York City walk, October 19 at Riverside Park.

Click to go to our family team page

"Since 2009, our family has been involved in the Walk," Shanna says. "We have surpassed our fundraising goal every year, and hopefully raised awareness. We plan to do it all again in 2014 in memory and honor of my Grandma."

If you'd like to take part and/or help with a donation, please visit our team page. Thanks!

A charity run and a family visit on Cape Cod

It was another busy weekend for the Cape Cod branch of the family. Tish and Gerrit both ran in the annual Mighty Meehan 5K race, a benefit for leukemia research.

The weekend also saw a little family get-together, as Owen's cousin Nanette paid a visit from Shelter Island.

Lizzie helps raise funds for cancer fight

Lizzie is on the committee of Colleges Against Cancer: Elon University Chapter, which held its major fund-raiser of the year, a Relay for Life event, on April 26-27. The event raised $50,073.28!

Tish writes: "I cannot begin to tell Lizzie and her friends how touched I am by their efforts."

One of Lizzie's friends wrote via Facebook: "Thought of you last night as we walked Ms. Tish, and as always, we're praying for your recovery! You should be so proud of Lizzie - she put so much hard work into making Relay so special."

Tish & Owen help kick off Rally Against Cancer

Owen and Tish were invited to the kick-off event for the Jimmy Fund Rally Against Cancer, held Tuesday at Boston's Fenway Park. The Jimmy Fund, which supports adult and pediatric cancer care research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is an official charity of the Red Sox.

Tish in front of the snow-on-tarp-covered field at Fenway

Tish has been spreading the word about the current fund-raiser, which will culminate on Opening Day at Fenway on April 4. Tish's Team has already raised nearly $2,000 for the cause thanks to the support of many friends and family members.

See the Boston Herald article about the kick-off event. Be sure to read to the end!

Visit Tish's Team page

Tish's Team is rallying against cancer

Tish's Team in the Rally Against Cancer fund-raiser is off to a great start.

Tish writes: "I had a good check-up and chemo infusion Friday at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. I have a favor to ask all of you that have been so supportive. I would love it if you would join Tish's Team in the Rally Against Cancer.

"All you have to do is sign up, make a donation if you want to, and that's it - no walk or run involved! Just click on this link to Tish's Team page.

As of midday Sunday, Tish's Team has 33 members and has raised $1,585. "Each and every one of you is amazing!"

Join Tish's Team in Rally Against Cancer

Visit Tish's team page

Tish has started a team to participate in the Rally Against Cancer on behalf of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund.

Visit Tish's team page to learn more about this fund-raising effort.

Tish writes: "As many of you know, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July. I am blessed to be living within driving distance to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

"I am receiving amazing care, feeling well, and staying positive. Please consider supporting my team in the Rally Against Cancer!"

We walk to end Alzheimer's

Our family was well represented at this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's, at New York's Riverside Park on Sunday.


Team leader Shanna reports that our team raised some $1,200 for this year's walk. And contributions can still be made toward our team's tally by visiting its web page.


Over six years, our team has now raised more than $5,000 to support the Alzheimer's Association's programs of support for patients and families and for research into combating the disease.


We fielded eight walkers this year - and as always, we walked to win!

This year's team: Dan, Kathy, Brien, Kathy, Kevin, Genevieve, Shanna, Rick

Walk to End Alzheimer's less than 3 weeks away

Shanna reports that our family team is well on its way to reaching its fund-raising goal for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, taking place Sunday, Oct. 20, in New York's Riverside Park.

2011 Walk

"Thank you all so much for your support," writes Shanna, who has organized our family's participation in this event for the past five years.

We hope you'll consider joining us for the walk, and/or contributing toward our family team's donation total. Visit Shanna's page or our family team page at the Alzheimer's Association web site for more details.

Take a walk in the park for Alzheimer's research

The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's is coming up on Oct. 20 in New York's Riverside Park, and once again Shanna is organizing a family team to take part.

Our team in 2012

"Please show your support as I walk in honor of my Grandma," Shanna writes. "Spread the word and please donate to this important cause. Thank you!"

Walking in 2011

This will be the sixth year that our family - which has been touched multiple times by Alzheimer's disease - has joined the walk.

In that time, we've raised over $4,000 for the association, which operates programs of support for patients and their families and helps fund research into the disease.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TEAM!

Start of 2011 walk

The walk itself is a pleasant autumn hike through the beautiful park. The registration booths open at 9 a.m., opening ceremonies start at 10 and the walk gets under way at 11 a.m.

Please visit our family team page to make a donation, and join us in the park if you can!

Our team wins again! Walk to End Alzheimer's 2012

Led by Shanna, our family team was once again the (self-proclaimed) winner of the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's, held Sunday in Manhattan's Riverside Park.

More importantly, the team raised over $1,000 for the Alzheimer's Association, which operates programs of support for patients and their families and helps fund research into the disease.

Shanna writes: "Thank you for all the support for this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's! It was a great success and we reached our goal for the fifth year in a row - bringing our total so far to over $4,000!"

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NYC Walk to End Alzheimer's less than a week away

It's time once again for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's, raising money for research into this cruel disease and for programs to support families coping with it.

Since 2009, Shanna has organized a family team to join the annual walk in Manhattan's Riverside Park, run by the New York City chapter of the Alzheimer's Assocation.

The 2012 event takes place next Sunday, Oct. 21. The registration booths open at 9 a.m., opening ceremonies start at 10 and the walk gets under way at 11 a.m.

2009 walkers

Please join us -- either in person, for a pleasant stroll through the beautiful park, or in helping the cause by adding to our family's contribution. Visit our team page to learn how.

The Alzheimer's Association provides a variety of support services for patients and families, as well as helping to fund medical research. Click here for a run-down of services provided by the New York City chapter. You could also find information about a chapter in your area - and about local Walks - on the national association's website.

Our extended family has been touched multiple times by Alzheimer's disease, giving us a stake in the fight against it. Please join us as "we walk to win."
 

Join the Walk to End Alzheimer's

The start of the 2011 Walk

The annual New York Walk to End Alzheimer's is just four weeks away, and Shanna is once again organizing a team to take part.

This will be the fifth year our family team has contributed to this event in support of the fight against a disease that has touched us in numerous ways. Each year, our team has surpassed its fundraising goal. This year Shanna has set a goal of $1,000.

"I take great pride in the money we have raised over the years and the awareness that has spread," Shanna said. "I can not thank those who have supported my family and I enough. ... It's really awesome how involved everyone has been and I hope it continues this year."

Please visit our Team Page to find out more, and to contribute if you can. And if possible, join our family team for a pleasant walk in Riverside Park on Sunday, Oct. 21.

Our motto: We walk to win!

Kathy points the way to victory