Myself & family walked for a charity
By webeishere
@webeishere (36313)
United States
October 8, 2007 2:04pm CST
My youngest grandsons has Autism. Saturday morning was the Walk For Autism here in Minnesota. Myself, my wife, my daughter & my oldest grandson all walked for this charity. Between us we had raised a measley amount of just $340. Enough to get us each a free T-Shirt from the walk. This photo is of us all prior to the start of the walk. It was a short walk of just over 3 miles in length. The temperature at walk time was 82 and it was very humid. They had water stations set around the lake for the walkers. It was a fun filled day. We went shopping at Ikea afterwards then ate lunch out. Later we went to a movie as a family. I wish to thank the members that did donate to this cause under my name here as well from a link in a discussion I had started awhile back. You 2 know whom you are. Thanks you for your support.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
9 Oct 07
Any amount raised makes a difference. I don't think the amount is small, as many people can't afford to donate now. Several of my friends were just laid off and I just gave one of them a job. This isn't my busy season, so just can't help all of my friends at this time. I wish that I would win the lottery, so I could help many people.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Oct 07
We are going to start collecting next year a few months earlier than this year. We want to collect a lot more next year. I think this may become a yearly tradtion with my daughter & grandsons.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
10 Oct 07
I'm with you Fishmomma...
There are so many people in need these days! I wish I too could do something more to help but I do what little things I can! :)
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@aidonia (4209)
• Greece
8 Oct 07
I think you had a happy family day again ...right grandpa?The last few days with your father situation you certainly need it.Also you did it for a good reason ,plus you help as much you could the people with Autism.
PS: How is your father?
PS 2:I wait see more photos ...
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
9 Oct 07
A tiring and happy family day. Started at 730 a.m. and went on till 1030 p.m. HAHAHA! Dad is doing okay I guess. He still isnt up and around as much as they would like. So I don't know what to say about him. Here's another photo of the walk.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Oct 07
Thank you very much. At last count Minneapolis raised just over $300,000 for the walk. That's a bit I'd say. The family loved it also.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
9 Oct 07
Hi Grandpa Bob,
Causes like this are so wonderful, and do so much good. They really help to show that people care. I think that's an admirable amount raised by you and your family. As you (likely) remember, my four year old grandson is autistic. There's so much of this these days, it seems, and they need as much funding etc., as possible.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Oct 07
Yes I do recall that yoyr grandson is Autistic as well. It is a great organization. I was amazed at some of the facts I learned that day during the walk.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@lightningMD (5931)
• United States
8 Oct 07
That is awesome that you guys did that. My grandson is three and he is Autistic also. He is in a really great school and I am amazed at the progress he is making. I'm sure that money will help greatly.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
9 Oct 07
My grandson Hunter is 6 and is Autistic. He did not come for the walk as it was too much for him. He was with his dad.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Oct 07
Well thanks. Here's a shot of Tyler myself and my wife
sitting on a creeks bridge for a photo shot & rest.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@wisconsin26 (3859)
• United States
10 Oct 07
I think that is totally neat that you would do something like that and had fun doing it as well.. Alot of people would go walk just because but alot would or charity.. I think it's a good way for people to get out there and let them be known for the hard work they do, do with these charities.. Even donating time is enough too if you can't do any more than that... People like you and your family do make a world of difference! Great job!
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Oct 07
Thank you so very much.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
10 Oct 07
that was a great day to spend with together with the family!!its one way to let our children be aware of and participate or make any contributions to charities..keep it up!! it was a noble act i guess..
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Oct 07
Thank you very much. It's going to be a yearly tradition as long as they have the walk every year. We had a fun time doing this.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@crazynurse (7482)
• United States
11 Oct 07
Grandpa I admire you so much for taking time to do a charity walk. I know you feel as though the 'measly $340' isn't much, but imagine if 1000 people had walked? Then imagine that 100 cities had created a charity walk? Grassroot efforts can really add up! Just think how good that walking was for your health too!! Kudos to you!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
11 Oct 07
I just wanted to raise like $1,000. maybe next year we will as we plan on getting a lot earlier start. So far the Walk in Minneapolis has raised just over $300,000 at last count. Thanks bunches also.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
9 Oct 07
So glad that you and your family were able to do this! I am sorry that I missed the earlier discussion...You know I would have donated something as my son has Autism also!
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