Walk A Mile In My Shoes

February
13, 2010
Benefits Open Arms, KRM's shelter
for homeless women and children
Team packets are available at the Mission
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The
Walk's 4' x 6' BIG SHOES can be seen at
Diamond SponsorSt. Joseph Hospital,
outside Kokomo Rescue Mission and at
community fundraisers.
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Walk a
Mile in My Shoes Facts
What: Kokomo Rescue Missions (KRM) 9th annual
winter walk, one mile in length, a round trip from KRM
Headquarters to Open Arms, the missions 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
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Choice Real Estate
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Z92.0/WIOU/98.5
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American
Driving Academy
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Coca
Cola Bottling Co. of Kokomo
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Booster
Club of Kokomo
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Haynes
International
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| Ortman Drilling |
Dick Rayl & Associates |

CONGRATULATIONS
TO ZION TABERNACLE FOR RAISING $4,400 TO WIN THE WALK A MILE IN
MY SHOES 2009 GOLDEN SNEAKER TROPHY
2009 Walkers
 
Every walker received a T-shirt and
most ate breakfast at Grace United Methodist Church,
enjoying the warmth of fellowship around the tables.
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Our canine friends also walked!
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Walking for Open Arms is a family
affair.
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Our walkers look great--coming and
going!
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