The NJ HLAA Walk4Hearing "Virtual" walk was a great success on Sunday, October 11. More than $36,000 was raised for NJ hearing loss organizations of all kinds (with 50% supporting the HLAA national office). Instead of the usual large and festive gathering at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, friends, families and neighbors went on walks in their neighborhoods and parks.
Thus, on October 11, members of the Morris County Chapter board, Ann Marie Picardo (President), Judy Heimbach (Treasurer), Pat Dobbs (Past President), Alice Glock (VP) and Jennifer Percival (Trustee) gathered outdoors for the Zoom "Celebration". After watching the inspiring online presentation we walked 2.7 miles on a nearby hiking trail. Joining us was Karen Rogers who brought a collection of well-made made masks with windows which she sewed. (If you'd like to order one of these masks contact Karen at rogerskj@yahoo.com).
Donations will continue to be accepted through December 14. Donations in any amount are sincerely appreciated. Payment by credit card is available by registering yourself on the New Jersey Walk4Hearing website http://hlaa.convio.net/site/TR/Teamraiser/GardenState-NJWalk?pg=entry&fr_id=2647. Start by clicking on "Register by Joining an Existing Team" on the right side of the page. Be sure to join our team Morris County Chapter HearOs. Alternately you can pay by check made payable to NJ Walk4Hearing with Morris County HearOs written on the memo line. That will direct 40% of your donation directly to the Morris County Chapter which will help sustain our meetings and our volunteer work throughout the year. 50% of your donation will support the work of the staff in the HLAA national office in Rockville, MD. They work hard on hearing loss issues that are nationwide as well as provide support for HLAA chapters. Please mail checks to Alice Glock, 77 Fairwood Road, Madison, NJ 07940.
INCENTIVES are continuing in October
Raise $100 by October 21 and receive a Walk4Hearing T-shirt (a cool design in a peachy-orange color).
Raise $350 by December 14 and earn a 15th anniversary Walk4Hearing beach towel.
Helping us reach our goal by December 14 would be awesome. The NJ Walk4Hearing is at 81% (total goal is $45K) and our Morris County team has reached 57% of our goal of raising $2K.
To all those who have already donated thank you very much!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Team Captain Alice Glock alice.glock@hearingloss-nj.org.
Click on the above link Meetings and Socials for a schedule of upcoming events.