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Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our participants and volunteer’s, Mary’s Walk contributed to the funding of the following Maine cancer research projects. We are proud to contribute to finding the cure for cancer. (Click the following "read more" link to download the Adobe Acrobat PDF document that contains all the details.)
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Mary's Walk presents check for $190,000 to the Maine Cancer Foundation
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June 1, 2008...Biddeford, ME
Proceeds from the 10th Annual Mary's Walk and the Kerrymen Pub Road Race were announced at a reception for event volunteers and supporters. Now in its 10th year, the 2008 March event broke all records, with an increase in participants (over 2500), individual fund raising and corporate sponsorship. A check in the amount of $190,000 was presented to the Maine Cancer Foundation. With this donation, the ten-year total of funds raised at Mary's Walk reached a remarkable $1 million!
The Top Individual fund raiser was Alisa Kelley of South Portland who has participated in the event for the past 4 years. "I choose to raise money for Mary's Walk is because I have many friends and family members who have faced cancer throughout the years, some have lost their battle with cancer, some have beaten cancer, while others are courageously fighting their way into being cancer free. The Maine Cancer Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and well being of Maine people and 100% of all funds raised remain in the State of Maine, which is a key point when I ask people for donations," said Alisa.
Mary's Walk is named for Mary Kerry Libby, a much-loved wife, mother, sister and friend who lost her life to cancer in 1997 at age 44. Chaired by her husband, Gene Libby, and sister-in-law Jane Kerry, the event committee includes a dozen friends who work tirelessly to organize a well run and memorable event. "People come from throughout Maine, NH and beyond to renew a commitment to life, to each other, and to the common struggle against cancer," said Gene Libby. "It's grown to be much more than we ever imagined," said Jane Kerry.
Established in 1976, the Maine Cancer Foundation, is an independent, Maine-based charity that awards grants to advance cancer research, education and patient support. 100% of funds raised remain in Maine. "Maine Cancer Foundation is deeply appreciative to be the beneficiary of funds raised at Mary's Walk," said Susan Rowan, Executive Director. "This event and the revenue it generates plays a tremendous role in the Foundation's ability to advance cancer research and to find hope," added Doug Carr, President of the Board of Director's.
The 2009 Mary's Walk and Kerrymen Pub Road Race will be held on Sunday, March 15. For more information visit www.maryswalk.org. To learn about the Maine Cancer Foundation visit www.mainecancer.org or call toll free in Maine 1-866-627-2411
The Maine Cancer Foundation is pleased to award Gene Libby and Jane Kerry the 2008 Carroll Award for extraordinary efforts to advance the path to a cancer free future. Pictured here with additional Mary's Walk committee members, the Award recognizes the $1million contribution to cancer research in Maine over the events 10 year history.
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The 10th Anniversary of Mary's Walk was our most successful ever. Our effort to raise money for cancer research in Maine and for cancer patient services in Maine continues to grow. This year, not only did we reach the One Million Dollar mark, but our total fund raising for the 2008 Campaign will exceed $200,000. This is truly a remarkable accomplishment which, in large part, is brought about by our supporters and participants like you.
- Alisa Kelley $3,210.00
- Callie Black $2,355.00
- Margie Forrester $2,275.00
- Elaine Marino $1,986.22
- Debbie Grove $1,650.00
- Matt Libby $1,620.00
- Kelly Ste. Marie $1,120.00
- Robin Huguenin $1,032.00
- Louis Frumer $1,115.00
- Allison Desjardins $ 985.00
- Jerry Angier $ 895.00
Over 100 Teams participated to raise funds for cancer research.
The Team - "Eileen's Queens" in the Friends and Family Category - raised an amazing $8,105.00. Truly a remarkable accomplishment! We regret that we did not have a category for best dressed team - Eileen's Queens came in Hawaiian clothes with leis and other Hawaiian accessories.
For the third straight year the Sea Road School was the top fund raiser in the Community Group raising $3,885.00.
In the Business Group, Libby O'Brien Kingsley raised $3,255.00.
Please accept the heartfelt thanks from all of the friends and volunteers that have made Mary's Walk and Kerrymen Pub Road Race the most successful event for raising cancer research funds in Maine.
We are still tallying the donations received yesterday. As soon as the process is complete we will post the amount for all of those who made this such a successful event.
SLANCHA!
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