See It: The Community being helped

Being active is an important to a healthy life style. Running requires Endurance, Heart, stamina, and passion. I call this project "The Runners you Love to Hate". Because every one both loves and hates runners. They love them cause they wish they were them and they hate them because they know they're not them. This is to raise awareness in the benifits of running. I'm in my local Cross Country team and I know that running is important to my health. Our team practices because we know that when our feet give out our hearts take over.

See It: The Community being helped

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the largest one-day walk for breast cancer in the United States. Last year, 5,000 walkers came out to show their support at Sherwood Island in Westport, CT, and their 5k non-competitive walk alone raised $500,000 for the American Cancer Society’s programs of research, education, advocacy, and patient services in the area of breast cancer. This year’s local walks include:
• Westport, CT on Sunday, October 14, 2007
• Danbury, CT on Sunday, October 21, 2007
• Litchfield, CT on Sunday, October 21, 2007
Volunteering opportunities for this event are flexible both in intensity and in length of commitment. Any time or energy you have available is welcome – and will make a difference.

LONG-TERM
Strides Prospecting/Promoting
Volunteers are needed to help recruit new teams of walkers, contact past walkers, and promote the event by placing posters and brochures throughout the community. This group will meet monthly from July through the event.

SHORT-TERM
Day of Event Volunteer
Volunteers are needed at the event each day to help with specific tasks, i.e. setting up tents, replenishing water and ice, hanging banners and signs, and cleaning up. These volunteers may work during any time frame they choose.

Office Help
At different times during the year there is a great need for help with projects in our Wilton office. These tasks range in variety and in time commitment, including: stuffing large mailings, assembling packets, phone calls, labeling, and copying. Such volunteers are welcome at any time during office hours.