Family Values 5K – Stepping Out for Children & Families
On Saturday, February 6, 2010, 230 Family Values supporters took their marks on the Sheridan House Family Ministries campus for the 2nd Annual Family Values 5K. Excited by the challenge to “Step Out For Children & Families,” each participant gladly took on the role of a Family Values fundraiser. With support from sponsoring community churches, businesses, families, and individuals, the Family Values 5K surpassed the original goal of $80,000 and has raised a total of $105,000 and counting.
The Family Values 5K proved that there is no better time to reach out, help out, and step out to make an eternal difference today! Not only did the participants make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve daily, but they also made a difference to the victims of the Haiti tragedy. Through our partnership with 4Kids of South Florida, the event participants, donors, and volunteers rallied together to supply much needed clothing for the Haitian orphans who will be arriving in South Florida for temporary placement.
Theda Okona, a Family Values 5K supporter stated, “My family absolutely loved being a part of the Family Values 5K. This was our first Sheridan House event. We enjoyed seeing your campus and learned so much on the tour of the residential home. We are definitely looking forward to next year!”
Top Fundraising Champion, Daniel Whiteman, added, “Over the years, I have been a supporter of Sheridan House both on the board and during the construction of the new campus. However, I have always been on the sideline when it came to fundraising. This year, Diana and Debra challenged me to get involved in the 5K event. At first I was reluctant, but then decided – Why Not? So, I signed up, sent out an email to a couple of hundred friends on my email list and was shocked at how they responded. Next year, I am going to encourage every supporter I know of Sheridan House to do the same, the results this year were incredibly amazing. Praise the Lord!”
Sheridan House Family Ministries would like to thank everyone who partnered with us in “Stepping Out For Children & Families.” The blessings derived from this event were endless. We are truly grateful for your support and involvement.
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