This photo, taken by Erich
Adickes,
shows a few of the UU Walkers getting ready to start out on the CROP Hunger
Walk 2015 on April 19th. It was a rainy Sunday, but precipitation stayed mostly
in the form of a fine mist and never became an all-out storm. The UU Walkers
had 16 “units” signed up to gather donations and walk – some individuals and
some families. A few had to drop out because of illness or injury, but an
impressively high percentage actually went out and walked in the rain. I was
most proud of Bianca Banning, eight years old, who walked the entire course!
As you
may recall, 75% of the funds raised are designated for overseas projects. This
year, most of that funding is going to Nepal to help earthquake victims. The
other 25% of the funds will be used locally for the Eastern Illinois Food Bank,
the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen, the Wesley Evening Soup Kitchen, and the TIMES (Transitional Initiatives and Men’s Empowerment Services) Center. It is gratifying to be able to contribute to a
variety of great causes through this one community-wide event. This year, the
whole community raised a total of $29,726. Our church raised a total of $3,490,
which is the highest of all the participating groups. Way to go UU Walkers!
The other part of our
efforts took place in the church, where our stellar building hosts and snack
providers made everyone feel at home. We heard many favorable comments about
the food! Once again, I was reminded of why I love this church. What a generous
and welcoming community this is. Thank you everyone.
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