In the wake of my last post...
Months ago, when thinking about whether or not to take the Challenge, I consulted with my mom. Though she can't speak much anymore, she lit up when I talked about walking 50 miles for her. After I registered , I emailed my mom:
Remember me telling you about the three-day, 50-mile walk that our chapter hosts each year in September? I thought and thought and thought about it, and I decided to walk it in your honor. Three days. 50 miles. I can do it! I registered for the event and put a picture of you and I on my fundraising webpage. I have already raised $320 thanks to the generosity of friends and family. I will keep you posted on my progress.Will write more later! I love you and miss you and just wanted to let you know that I'm really going to do it! Love, Beth
I received this note in the mail a week later with a generous check:
Dear Beth, When I read your email to Karin, I felt that she was so proud of you. You should have seen her face. ...I found out that your Mom had money to give. I explained to your Mom how much she could give and we started with a dollar amount. When we reached her goal she said Yes! Yes! and beamed. She is so proud of you. Good luck! Sincerely, Kellie McKay, Life Enrichment Coordinator: Heritage of Emerson (the nursing home where Mom lives)
The Heritage has a HUGE fundraising thermometer posted on Mom's door, and they talk to her all the time about me and the Challenge Walk. What amazing support from the staff! I can't wait to go visit her the last weekend in August with my walkin' shoes on!
~Beth
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