1st Annual Walk-A-Thon
/A Walk with Our Friends…
some of the youngest walkers
The 1st Annual Christian Friends of New Americans Walk-A-Thon was held on Saturday, May 30th at the beautiful Lutheran Senior Services campus at Laclede Groves. The one mile path included the Trail at Laclede Groves, and provided a wonderful setting for the celebration and promotion of the mission of CFNA!
The over 100 participants included numerous LCMS members, as well as CFNA volunteers and staff. They also included several New Americans, as well as residents of Laclede Groves.
participants with their new friends
In addition to highlighting the mission of CFNA and promoting friendship with New Americans, the Walk-A-Thon also provided an opportunity to gather funding through participation fees and gifts. With a matching grant from Thrivent, $4,000 was raised in support of CFNA and its caring services among New Americans!
We extend our sincere thanks to Lutheran Senior Services for having provided the venue, and to the eight volunteers who helped organize the event. The 2nd Annual Walk-A-Thon is tentatively scheduled for May 21, 2016! We will be most pleased to have you with us, and will provide additional event information in the near future.
By: Harold Melser
