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2022 SML Walk to End Poverty Raises Nearly $100K
Record-breaking proceeds will assist area families in need during a difficult year
Record-breaking proceeds will assist area families in need during a difficult year
The 2022 SML Walk to End Poverty, held at SML State Park September 17, was a huge success, generating $53,577 for Lake Christian Ministries’ (LCM) programs and services that assist area families in need and $45,000 for LCM’s critical facility expansion. The collective impact from the 2022 Walk was $98,577 – the most funds ever generated in the Walk’s 12 year history.
“During a year when needs are 90% higher than we have seen in the past two years and 42% of the families who are coming to LCM for services are doing so for the first time, we are extremely grateful for the highest-grossing Walk in LCM’s history,” says LCM Executive Director Jane Winters. “These funds will be put to use right away to assist the growing number of local neighbors who are struggling during this very difficult inflationary year that has taken a toll on families who are living with limited means. The SML community deserves a big thank you!”
The event engaged schools, civic groups, neighborhoods, churches and businesses who formed 11 teams that answered sponsor and volunteer challenges to make a difference for local families struggling with poverty. Team honors went to Resurrection Catholic Church for the largest team contribution – another historical high of $15,525 – and to Bethlehem United Methodist Church for generating the most participants at 45. Capps Home Building Center provided a 25% discount coupon to each member of the winning teams as a special thank you for their support.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make the 2022 SML Walk to End Poverty a record success,” Winters adds. “Event sponsors Capps Home Building Center and two anonymous supporters, as well as supporting sponsors Haywood’s Jewelers, Body Shoppe Fitness, Centra, Gilbert Law, American National Bank, Southside Electric Cooperative, and Coley Law provided dollar-for-dollar matching funds for the first $30,000 donated. An anonymous LCM Volunteer also issued a $15,000 challenge to other volunteers who exceeded the challenge. We look forward to the 2023 Walk to End Poverty and hope all of this year’s sponsors, team leaders, walkers, and supporters will be back to once again impact poverty in the SML community.”
“During a year when needs are 90% higher than we have seen in the past two years and 42% of the families who are coming to LCM for services are doing so for the first time, we are extremely grateful for the highest-grossing Walk in LCM’s history,” says LCM Executive Director Jane Winters. “These funds will be put to use right away to assist the growing number of local neighbors who are struggling during this very difficult inflationary year that has taken a toll on families who are living with limited means. The SML community deserves a big thank you!”
The event engaged schools, civic groups, neighborhoods, churches and businesses who formed 11 teams that answered sponsor and volunteer challenges to make a difference for local families struggling with poverty. Team honors went to Resurrection Catholic Church for the largest team contribution – another historical high of $15,525 – and to Bethlehem United Methodist Church for generating the most participants at 45. Capps Home Building Center provided a 25% discount coupon to each member of the winning teams as a special thank you for their support.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make the 2022 SML Walk to End Poverty a record success,” Winters adds. “Event sponsors Capps Home Building Center and two anonymous supporters, as well as supporting sponsors Haywood’s Jewelers, Body Shoppe Fitness, Centra, Gilbert Law, American National Bank, Southside Electric Cooperative, and Coley Law provided dollar-for-dollar matching funds for the first $30,000 donated. An anonymous LCM Volunteer also issued a $15,000 challenge to other volunteers who exceeded the challenge. We look forward to the 2023 Walk to End Poverty and hope all of this year’s sponsors, team leaders, walkers, and supporters will be back to once again impact poverty in the SML community.”
Together We Can Make a Difference for Local Families Who are Struggling During this Difficult Time
The annual SML Walk to End Poverty will be held on Saturday, September 17, at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Walk proceeds support programs and services that assist local neighbors struggling with poverty during this difficult time of rising inflation and prolonged economic impact of the COVID pandemic.
The Walk’s course is in one of the area’s most beautiful settings - SML State Park - and features a 5K and 10K option that walkers and runners can choose. On-site registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with the walk and run beginning at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to stay for lunch and enjoy music, fellowship, and the awards presentation. All events occur rain or shine.
Individual and team participants can register prior to the event online and donors can make donations online by visiting the event website, www.smlwalktoendpoverty.com, and following the easy online instructions. If you prefer a paper registration or donation form, please click here to download and print the forms.
The event is sponsored by Capps Home Building Center and two anonymous donors. Supporting sponsors include Gilbert Law; Haywood’s Jewelers; Southside Electric Cooperative; Centra; Coley Law Firm; American National Bank; and Berkshire Hathaway Services - Smith Mountain lake Real Estate. Collectively these sponsors are offering a 30 for 30 Challenge in honor of LCM’s 30th anniversary year. This challenge offers $1 for LCM’s facility expansion for every $1 donated by the community for LCM’s programs and services. The goal is to generate $30,000 for current programs and services and $30,000 to expand LCM’s facilities.
Make a difference for local families in need. Join us for the SML Walk to End Poverty!
The Walk’s course is in one of the area’s most beautiful settings - SML State Park - and features a 5K and 10K option that walkers and runners can choose. On-site registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with the walk and run beginning at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to stay for lunch and enjoy music, fellowship, and the awards presentation. All events occur rain or shine.
Individual and team participants can register prior to the event online and donors can make donations online by visiting the event website, www.smlwalktoendpoverty.com, and following the easy online instructions. If you prefer a paper registration or donation form, please click here to download and print the forms.
The event is sponsored by Capps Home Building Center and two anonymous donors. Supporting sponsors include Gilbert Law; Haywood’s Jewelers; Southside Electric Cooperative; Centra; Coley Law Firm; American National Bank; and Berkshire Hathaway Services - Smith Mountain lake Real Estate. Collectively these sponsors are offering a 30 for 30 Challenge in honor of LCM’s 30th anniversary year. This challenge offers $1 for LCM’s facility expansion for every $1 donated by the community for LCM’s programs and services. The goal is to generate $30,000 for current programs and services and $30,000 to expand LCM’s facilities.
Make a difference for local families in need. Join us for the SML Walk to End Poverty!
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