ONLY 5 KILOMETERS TO WALK TO AFRICA ?

Really?  Yes, for us anyway.  All you have to do is walk a beautiful route through Riverfront Park, Gonzaga University and Spokane's West Side; tally the sponsorships; and "wa-la," you have helped earn $4,000.00 dollars for staff airfare!

Our First Annual 5K "Walk to Africa" is the first fundraiser that will be designated for staff costs, instead of supply costs.  The Walk Organizers were friendly, organized and fun - hiring a few bongo drummers for our entertainment and inspiration.  

And thanks to all of our friends and family (even small children) who sponsored us, this fundraiser was also a huge success (even after a late-night Wine Fundraiser!).

Thanks for all of the SHMC CICU Support Pam, Lindsae (and kids) and Heather!

TEAM SET FOR 2011

After our more formal application process this year and lots of face-to-face recruitment, our Healing Hearts Northwest Team for 2011 has been (mostly) set. We also have a new date for our trip, April. We look forward to both changing Rwanda lives and having our lives changed by Rwanda, especially during the commencement of their Genocide Memorial period, April through June.

Now that our team is set, we will have more hands to assist in our fundraisers. First will be our Barn Dance, October 3. Then we have two back-to-back: our Wine and Chocolate Gala, October 22 and our 5K Walk to Africa, October 23. Our first fundraiser for 2011 will be a fantastic Martini Party on Valentine's Day, February 14th.