eInsights - May 2010

Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida

SBA Chapters around the country are gearing up for their annual Walk-N-Roll events which have gained momentum since the inception of the event last year. Some Chapters have already completed their events with overwhelming community participation. For the remainder of the year, more Chapters will join in and collectively bring together hundreds of individuals to walk for a good cause and enjoy great food and family fun in a festive atmosphere.

Walk-N-Roll embodies a sense of inclusiveness and invokes a sense of empowerment which the Spina Bifida Community embraces in all that it does. A belief in a better tomorrow is our vision, and the steps taken in these Walks represent steps on a path to realizing that dream.

Community participation
Each Chapter will gather members of its community to raise awareness about Spina Bifida, bringing individuals together to change lives , educate, and advocate for the Spina Bifida cause. Volunteers are critical to the success of each event. If you would like to participate and help the more than 166,000 Americans living with Spina Bifida or educate the 65 million women at risk of having a baby born with Spina Bifida, please contact Mary Nethercutt, SBA’s Walk Manager, at mnethercutt@sbaa.org or 800-621-3141 ext. 20 for more information.

The Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida brings out people from all walks of life as volunteers and participants. You can join a team or become an individual walker. Mary adds, "If you cannot be there on the day of the event, or if there is not a Walk scheduled for your Chapter, register as a Virtual Walker and enjoy online participation."

Upcoming Walks
SBA of Massachusetts - On Saturday, May 23, sbaMass will be holding its first annual Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida. There is still time to participate. Log onto walknrollsbaMass.org for more information or to register Virtual walker are welcome as well! Are you are available to be a Walk day volunteer? If so contact Wendy Potts at wpotts@sbaMass.org

SBA of North Texas – On Saturday, July 24th, SBANT will hold its annual Walk-N-Roll. Swimming and water fun begin at 9:00 a.m. with the Family Picnic beginning at noon. Don’t miss the fun! Register now to participate as a Team Captain or Individual Walker. Registration is easy! Log onto our Walk-N-Roll web site or 972-238-8755. SBANT also needs Walk day volunteers!

SBA of the Mid-Atlantic Region – On Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, SBAMAR will hold its annual Walk-N-Roll. Register now to participate as a Team Captain or Individual Walker. Registration is easy! Just follow the step by step process at www.walknrolldc.org. SBAMAR also needs committee volunteers to help with planning, day of event activities, public relations, and recruiting teams and individuals.

SBA of Georgia (Fall 2010) Mark your calendars for SBA of Georgia’s annual Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 6. Please log onto www.spinabifidaofgeorgia.org for future updates.

Thanks to all who have already participated
In a first-time Walk, SBA of Washington State raised nearly $20,000 to support their programs and welcomed over 200 participants. Similar success was enjoyed by the SBA of Colorado with over 400 participants at their Walk-N-Roll raising almost $27,000, a 75% increase from 2009.

For more information on any of the upcoming Walk-N-Roll events or to connect to a local Walk-N-Roll event, visit www.walknrollforsb.org.

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