June 20, 2015 – The day began at the check-in table. Hikers of all sizes and ages came to make the hike.
All photographs courtesy of Karl Parker
Checking in and turning in sponsorship packets.
…and the hikers kept coming.
Some came on two wheels,
and some came with four legged friends.
T-shirts were handed out
and directions were eagerly given.
It’s over there
Some groups really got into the spirit and dressed up their t-shirts.
T-shirts, water, snacks awards and the entire event was made possible by our awesome sponsors:
Dignity Memorial Roto- Rooter Lucerne Community Clinic
Michael’s Insurance Services Mendo-Lake Credit Union
Strong Financial Network A Nice Care Home
Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Rocky Point Care Center
Awesome Sponsor
Awesome Sponsor
And the rest of our amazing sponsors …
A volunteer entertained the hikers before the hike.
Music under the oaks
And finally, they’re off…
3-milers started first
2-milers waiting to start
And off they go
…and kept on going
The 1-milers take to the trail
Donations were tallied up to see who would win the awards when the hikers returned.
Tallying up the donations
And the awards were really cool!
Nothin but the best!
And the mighty hikers returned ….
Cheered on by staff and volunteers …
and greeted with plenty of cold water …
…from the staff at Dignity Memorial.
Love the water!
Gathered for a group shot before the awards.
Group Shot – Everyone Smile
Award for most money raised by a team…
most money raised by an individual…
“Just my size!”
and the second place most money raised by an individual.
Hot, but Happy!
Best dressed team goes to the family who hulas together.
Hula, Hula, Coconut
A big THANK YOU to all of our hikers and sponsors, volunteers and staff who all helped Hospice raise money to provide free grief counseling to the community and to pay for special needs of people who are living the last months of their lives.
Celebrate today and every day.
