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Walk A Mile In My Shoes

February 13, 2010
Raised $74,921 to benefit
Open Arms, KRM's shelter
for homeless women and children

The Walk's 4' x 6' BIG SHOES received a lot
of attention at St. Joseph Hospital, the Walk's
Diamond Sponsor and at other fundraisers.

Congratulations to Rossville Bible Fellowship, winner of the 2010 Golden Sneaker Trophy.
The Rossville team raised $4,544 for the Walk!


Walk 2010 Photos


The Starting Line


Boy Scouts were our crossing guards.


Maplecrest cheerleaders handed out T-shirts.


Sausage gravy for breakfast at Grace UMC.


Baby stays warm in zippered stroller.


Is that a snowball in her hand?


It's fun to see the teams from previous years.


Coffee or hot chocolate in the tent at Open Arms.


Team picture with the SHOE?

Walk a Mile in My Shoes 2010 Facts

What: Kokomo Rescue Mission’s (KRM) 9th annual winter walk, one mile in length, a round trip from KRM Headquarters to Open Arms, the mission’s shelter for homeless women and children. Rest, refreshments and tours are provided at Open Arms. Each walker receives a free t-shirt.

Who: Walkers raise at least $50 each. Teams may have up to 20 walkers. The Golden Sneaker Trophy is awarded to the top fundraising team. 2008's winner was Zion Tabernacle, raising over $4,275.50. There were 102 teams registered and approximately 800 people walked in 2008.  The event has captured attention at missions in other cities. In 2008 there were simultaneous events in Muncie and Marion.

Where: Kokomo Rescue Mission Headquarters is located at 321 W. Mulberry Street. Open Arms is at 929 N. Main Street. The route for the walk is from KRM north on Washington Street to Havens Street, east to Main Street, south to Open Arms. The return route is south on Main Street to Mulberry Street and west to the Mission.

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010 ~ Begin Walking: Between 8:30am - 10:30am

Benefits: Proceeds will benefit Open Arms, KRM's shelter for homeless women and families. Open Arms provides safe shelter, nutritious meals and Bible-based programs addressing the underlying causes of homelessness, such as substance abuse, incomplete education and lack of adequate life skills.

Revenue: Walk revenue comes from corporate and individual sponsors. Walkers solicit donations to sponsor their participation. In eight years, the walk has raised over $412,000. The goal for 2010 is $80,000

 What if I can't walk? Put a sign in your yard advertising the Walk and come join us for breakfast at Grace United Methodist Church, across from the Mission. For a freewill donation, breakfast will be available from 8: 00 am - 10:00 am.

2010 Sponsors:

Jean Rinehart Independent Longaberger® Consultant

 

Choice Real Estate

Z92.0/WIOU/98.5

American Driving Academy

Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Kokomo

Booster Club of Kokomo

Haynes International

Ortman Drilling Dick Rayl & Associates


 
Kokomo Rescue Mission, 321 W Mulberry Street, Kokomo, IN 46901
Phone: (765) 456-3838 - Fax: (765) 457-5794