LCM Celebrates Success of 2013 Walk Event
Despite a dreary, overcast morning, more than 250 walkers participated in the 5K Jim Cameron Memorial Walk for Lake Christian Ministries, resulting in over $50,000 in donations for the Moneta-based organization that helps families in need.

Co-chairs of the event, Bart Matthies and Bill Daly, credit the success of the Walk, held recently at SML State Park, to both sponsor support and pledges obtained by the participants.  “Our sponsors for the Walk included many local businesses, the Moneta Lions Club, a SML Rotarian, in addition to two anonymous sponsors, and other individuals who just wanted to make a significant contribution” Matthies said.



Among the walkers there were 35 teams, Daly confirmed, including six which raised over $2,000 each: the Boardwalkers (home owner association), 1st Colony Friends/Family, Lake Christian Ministries team, Bethlehem United Methodist Church Women, Bethlehem UMC Men’s Squad, and the Park Place Pacers.

“Those surveyed confirmed they had a great time and 100% said they want to do it again next year!” Daly added.

Named in honor of former LCM director, Jim Cameron, much of the support shown for the event this year was a reflection of Cameron’s passion as well as the community’s commitment to helping others, organizers agree.

The families served by LCM include seniors, children, and individuals struggling with job loss, low income, disability, family disruptions and other difficult situations. In a loving Christian atmosphere, LCM provides food, clothing, essential household items and emergency financial aid, all within the boundaries of a $327,000 annual operational budget.
                       Jim’s Sponsors/Patrons List

Presenting Patron   Anonymous
 
Golden Sponsor     Anonymous Business

Silver Sponsor       Bedford Memorial Hospital             
                                  Moneta Lions 
                                Stimulus Advertising & Web Design
                                US Trust (Bank of America) 
                                White Advertising ASAP 

Silver Patron         Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation  

Bronze Sponsor   Appalachian Power 
                               Heritage Replicas 
                               Print N Paper
                               A SML Rotarian

Friends                 Michael Dillon Custom Docks, INC
                              Grand Home Furnishings  
                              Halesford Harbour  
                              Haywood’s Westlake
                              Heath Custom Homes
                              Hot Shots                  
                              Lakeside Tire
                              Subway
                              VitaZen 
                              Rich & Nancy Cross 
                              Ed & Kathy Reynolds
Teams raising over $2,000
Boardwalkers
First Colony Friends and Family
BUMM Squad
BUMW
Lake Christian Ministries
Park Place Pacers

All Teams
Bank of Botetourt
Bedford Memorial Hospital
Bedford Ruritan Club
Boardwalkers
Bridgewater Pointe Condos
BUMM Squad
BUMW
Cameron Family & Friends
Epworth Church
Eric & Co Premiere Salon
First Colony Friends and Family
Friends of Kathy Byron
Lake Christian Ministries
Monday Morning Grocery Guys
Moneta Lions Club
Mountain View Shores Walkers
Park Place Pacers
Patmos United Methodist Church
Resurrection Striders
Ridge Runners
Robinson Family
Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake
She Doos of Smith Mountain Lake
SM AAUW 
Smith Mountian Lake Lions Club
SML Good Neighbors
SML Supper Club
SML Antique Classic Boat Club
TEP Men's Breakfast
The Meadows
The Winers
Underground Fitness
Weigh-Less Walkers
Wesley Walkers
White's Winning Walkers