Team Weichert/Wayne Murray
It's Candlelighters Fun Walk time again and we would love for your support! Weichert Realtors, Weichert Workforce Mobility and Wayne Murray have been supporting Candlelighters through the Fun Walk for as long as we can remember. Join our 2020 Walk Team as we raise funds for childhood cancer families in Houston!
The Fun Walk raises money for our services and programs which are offered FREE to children with cancer and their families. This has obviously changed quite a bit since COVID-19 hit, and I'm so proud of how we've adapted our processes to continue our mission throughout this trying time.
Here's what Fun Walk donations will be used toward this year:
1. Hospital Parking Assistance - Candlelighters has still been able to provide hospital parking financial assistance to families digitally
2. Emotional Support - families more than ever before are nervous to leave their homes, feeling isolated, being torn apart (thanks to hospital visitor restrictions) and Candlelighters has been ramping up their peer-to-peer support efforts. Their weekly support group meetings have grown, and the Candlelighters Parent Consultants (mothers of children who have beat Cancer) are working around the clock to touch base and check-in with our families and their needs.
3. Gas Cards & Grocery Cards - these have been Candlelighters top request throughout the COVID-19 crisis as families more than ever are strapped for basic needs thanks to furloughs and layoffs.
4. Memorial Funds - cancer hasn't quit unfortunately. Children are still being diagnosed and earning their angel wings. Candlelighters provides financial assistance for families to hold memorial services for their children.
In addition to Candlelighters daily efforts, they staying on top of the CDC and American Oncology Camping Association message boards to make the best decision for our weekend family camp, Camp CLIFF.
We'd love for you to join in our efforts to raise funds for this amazing organization, or simply make a donation. Thank you for your support and for helping all the children with cancer and their families that Candlelighters serves!
Here's how you can help:
- Get inspired – watch this video
- Register for the Fun Walk by clicking the blue button at the top of this page that says "Join Team"
- Make a donation – even $13 helps by paying for one day of parking for a Candlelighters family!
- Share about the Fun Walk with your family and friends and ask that they join you on Walk Day – Saturday, September 12
The Fun Walk includes:
- Stroller, wagon and wheelchair-friendly 3-mile route
- FREE food, entertainment, and children’s activities
- Raffle: family activities, toy baskets, trips and more!
- Team Awards for Top Fundraisers, Best Team T-Shirt, Team Spirit and more!
We hope to see you there!
