Los Angeles Hope, Steps & A Cure: January 16, 2010

The Los Angeles Hope, Steps & A Cure Walk was a huge success! 

There were 150 registered walkers, 10 walk teams, and over $15,000 was raised from this event!

It was a sunny, comfortable day for the walk! 

After the walkers checked in, they could enjoy a light snack and getting the opportunity to meet with one another, making connections.  Team pictures were also taken as well as a group photo on the scenic campus.

The official walk program included inspirational remarks from patients and families.  After a moment of remembrance to remember loved ones lost and reflections from survivor Oliver Wyss, who founded Soccer for Hope, the walk began.

The sea of red t-shirted participants flowed through the California State University Dominguez Hills campus and the main roads surrounding the campus to get public attention.  The walk finished up at the Home Depot Center where Bravery bracelets were presented to each finisher. 

At the end of the walk, volunteers handed out Bravery bracelets to all walkers.

Following the walk, patients, families and friends enjoyed light snacks.  Everyone who attended enjoyed connecting, relaxing and sharing with fellow patients and families.   It was a wonderful day of spreading awareness for bone marrow failure disease and of hope and celebration!

Thank you to our wonderful walk committee Stephanie Hamm, Ruth Cuadra, and Susan Kass whose work and dedication ensured a successful event!  Thank you to our wonderful community volunteers who helped our event run so smoothly. Thank you to our patients, families, and friends of AA&MDSIF who walked together for Hope, Steps, & A Cure.