Community Event

Family Matters
17th Walk-A-Thon

Date: Saturday, May 20th, 2006
Time: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Walk
Begins at: Gale Academy,
1631 W. Jonquil in Chicago.
Please note the new kick-off location at the school located one-half block south of Family Matters (corner of Marshfield Avenue and Jonquil Terrace).
Concludes at: Gale Campus Park

To download a registration form or register a team online, click here.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors! Devon Bank, Platinum SponsorMICR Resource Management, Bronze SponsorBrickyard Bank, Bronze SponsorLaSalle Bank, Bronze SponsorJason's Food, Picnic Sponsor

Dear Neighbors,
Spring has sprung and with it comes Family Matters' 17th Annual Walk-A-Thon. The Walk, which will take place on Saturday, May 20th, is our major fundraiser. The money we raise is a significant part of our budget, supporting our leadership development programs for children and their families in the North of Howard neighborhood as well as our Community Organizing Initiative.
Our goals this year are to have 350 walkers and to raise $100,000. We are confident that, with your participation, we can exceed our goals. This year, join the first annual Team Challenge! Gather your family, friends, co-workers, or congregation and form a Team. The "Golden Sneaker Award" will be presented to the Top Fundraising Teams (adults and youth), the Most Spirited Team, and the Team with the Most Members. Each team will receive an 8x10 photo of the group taken at the event as well as special team tags to be worn during the Walk. Feel free to wear hats, buttons, etc. to distinguish your team. Register your team online at

http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vhsnpubab.0.qwzypqbab.b7w6bqbab.397&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.familymatterschicago.org
or by phone at (773) 465-6011 x113. May 13th is the deadline for team registration.
For more information: please call Emily Gruszka at (773) 465-6011 x113

Register Now
Following the walk, please join us for a sumptuous picnic, free raffle, and a special appearance by Bob Love, former Chicago Bulls player. We look forward to seeing you rain or shine!
In partnership and peace, Kim DeLong
Family Matters
email: emily@familymatterschicago.org
web: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=vhsnpubab.0.qwzypqbab.b7w6bqbab.397&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.familymatterschicago.org