Walking Update

Twiga Brusi has reached the continent of Africa and is a little more than half way of the 9324 miles to Tanzania.

As of the beginning of June, we have walked a total of 4912 miles - only 4417 miles left!

We need to keep walking and pick up the pace or we will be arriving in Tanzania before Brusi gets there.

Walking to Tanzania Update

Bruce, our little walking giraffe is almost half way to Tanzania - only a few more miles and he will be able to get his hooves on the continent of Africa.

As of May 10 we have accumulated 4581 miles toward Bruce's trek to Tanzania - only 4743 miles left. Now that the weather is warmer we should all be able to get out and walk a few miles toward the total and keep Bruce going.

Keep Walking! Let's make sure that once he is on the ground in Africa, Bruce will be running (not walking) to get to his homeland of Tanzania!

Walking to Tanzania Update

As of March 9 we have 2650 recorded miles toward Tanzania. That leaves 6674 miles left - keep walking!

Bruce Kaldahl's Contribution to Walking to Tanzania

Bruce gives us much inspiration as well as his contribution to our effort. Thank you Bruce!

Excerpt from an email Brooke sent to Bruce on March 3, 2009 -
Hi Bruce! I have been kept up to date from Pastor Joe, Pastor John, and others on your progress. Sounds like you are taking part in a waiting game right now which I can't even imagine how difficult that must be. You have been in Brad and my prayers. I also wanted to let you know that you are kicking everyone's butt on by participating in the Walk to Tanzania. Thanks for taking part, it means a lot!

Excerpt from Bruce's reply to Brooke -
I have already walked/rode over 50 miles this week, so I will reach my goal of 300 miles with a few miles to spare. We have already turned in $325 and when the rest of the money comes in, the total will be $1,100.

In times like this, it is best not to pray for patience - God may think you need more practice! I go in for a bone marrow biopsy on Friday and then will have to wait two more weeks for the results - ug. The bike/walk to Tanzania has been good motivation for me to get out of the chair and start getting back into shape. I am just a few miles away from my 300 mile goal and better yet, all the pledges will add up to around $1,000. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers. Bruce

Walking to Tanzania Update

As of February 16, 2009 we have 32 walkers with 1511 recorded miles That leaves 7813 miles left for us to walk to Tanzania (the total is 9324 miles).

There was $1,100 that was turned in this past weekend designated specifically for the walk!

Keep Walking!

Walking to Tanzania Update

Just from this past weekend's collection, $255 was collected in sponsor donations for the Walking to Tanzania Fundraiser!

If you have not utilized this to your advantage and sent out letters-do so! What a simple way to raise awareness and money. Brooke sent out an email with the letter in an attachment.

How to Participate:
1.) Sign up by putting your name on the chart in the Gathering Place.
2.) Get a sponsor each week (simply a donation). Seek sponsors beyond Atonement. If you don’t find a sponsor, pay $1 and keep walking.
3.) Put the donations you receive in the envelopes designated, “Walking to Tanzania” and place in the offering plate. Envelopes will be found on Tanzania table. Record your miles each week on the chart in the Gathering Place. Children can collect pennies and deposit them at in the clear jar at the Tanzania table.

Walking to Tanzania Fundraiser

It is 9324 miles to Tanzania and together we can walk, jog, bike swim, or whatever you do best to tally up miles to Tanzania.

Keep a count of your miles each week and enter them on the tally sheet found in the Gathering Place on the bulletin board shown in the picture above.

We have six months to get there. Find someone to sponsor you each week. Go beyond the church, seek out family, co-workers, friends, relatives, neighbors, the friendly clerk in the store and anyone else you can think of.

Put the donations you receive in the Walking to Tanzania envelopes and place them in the offering plates. Envelopes can be found at the Tanzania table in the narthex.

You may get fifty cents one week and fifty dollars the next. If you don’t get a sponsor one week just drop $1 in the big jar at the Tanzania table and keep walking. Just remember to make it fun!

Even the children can help – they can save pennies and bring them to church and put them in the jar at the Tanzania table.

We will see how long it takes us to fill that jar and get to Tanzania!

Make it fun – form a group - involve your clubs- use your imagination.
You will be the one who ultimately benefits.

Be a healthier you - Walk to Tanzania - 9324 Miles - CAN YOU DO IT?