MS Walk 2011
On Sunday April 10th, Kevin's Heroes set out for our 7th time to participate in the Tri Cities Walk for MS. Not only did we have rain for the 6th time, but it was the wettest year since we started doing the walk. It rained from the time we hopped out of the car until we crawled back in. Despite the required rain gear, squishy socks and soggy shoes, we braved the elements and had a great time. I am proud to report that our team raised over $4,100 this year, which brings our 7 year total to over $34,053 raised for MS research.
I found out last week that the Tri Cities walk raised over $64,000 and that Kevin's Heroes came in 3rd place (the top team raised $8,850). I am so proud of us and extremely grateful for all the love and support we received (and continue to receive!). Thank you again to everyone who participated by walking and pledging our team. Maybe if we all start praying to the Gods now, it might be sunny for next year.
Kevin's Heroes 2011 (front to back, left to right): Natasha, Bradyn, Ita, Claudia, Brenda, Dallas, Lara, Bobbi, Ismael, Brittany
Dallas & Ita, smiling despite the downpour. 
Bobbi & Claudia, modelling the MS Society-issued rain ponchos.
A motivating milestone as we started the walk.
I got out in front of everyone this year! At the beginning of a very long, wet walk.
Natasha and Lara, making sure they have enough energy to make it through.
I think this was around the first time that Bradyn started saying she wanted to be carried. She even gave up her coveted ladybug umbrella because she didn't want to carry it anymore. We managed to keep her motivated by promising snacks at the half-way mark. It wasn't until we were on our way back that the tears came. However, Natasha was able to distract her by suggesting we walk along the water on the way back. Despite the few moments of whining, I am so proud of Bradyn because she walked the entire 5 km on her own two feet. That's a pretty amazing accomplishment for a 5 year old!
Brotherly love.
Back home, dry and full of food.
Thanks to Jane & Glenn for helping Kevin get the brunch ready.
We hope you can all join us again next year.
I think this was around the first time that Bradyn started saying she wanted to be carried. She even gave up her coveted ladybug umbrella because she didn't want to carry it anymore. We managed to keep her motivated by promising snacks at the half-way mark. It wasn't until we were on our way back that the tears came. However, Natasha was able to distract her by suggesting we walk along the water on the way back. Despite the few moments of whining, I am so proud of Bradyn because she walked the entire 5 km on her own two feet. That's a pretty amazing accomplishment for a 5 year old!
Brotherly love.
Back home, dry and full of food.
Thanks to Jane & Glenn for helping Kevin get the brunch ready.
We hope you can all join us again next year.
posted by Brenda @ 8:41 pm
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Congratulations Kevin's Heroes. And six out of the seven years you did the walk in the pouring rain. You are amazing! We may not have been there in person but we surely were there in spirit. Well done to Bradyn too, that's a long walk in the rain.
We love you guys!
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