Stroll Kickoff Big Success

Two meetings were held in Dallas/Fort Worth last week to kickoff the Dallas Stroll. The first was at Dave and Busters for the Dallas area. Over 30 captains were in attendance! The focus was on how much fun the Stroll is.

We discussed how much support everyone feels the morning of the Stroll as so many people gather to support each other. Many recounted how they were overcome with emotion as we started down the path. Others enjoyed gathering on the green after the stroll, dancing and watching the kids play try the hula hoop!

The Stroll also offers a forum to discuss treatment, current research, and funding needs. During the months leading up to the Stroll many meetings allow people with Epilepsy to "Talk About It"!

I was very moved by a family that attended the meeting in support of their best friends. Jana's friend Chelsey, has a young daughter Kiersten that is struggling with Epilepsy. Jana wants to learn how to support her friend, and we are going to support Jana, Chelsey, and more importantly Kiersten. We formed a Stroll team Wednesday night!

In Fort Worth, Thursday evening the stories were also emotional. We listened to a Mom that traveled to Arizona with her child for a difficult surgery. We listened to a doctor talk about his "typical day" at Cooks Children hospital. We also heard the story of a best friend that died from seizures in 2004 and left a legacy of highly committed young businessmen! It is safe to say that very strong committed teams are already formed in Fort Worth and North Texas.

I am so excited about the 2010 Stroll at the Zoo. Form your team now.

We will kickoff the Fort Worth Stroll 2010 effort at Riscky's BBQ, January 20th.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20
7:00 - 9:00pm
Riscky's BBQ @ Stockyards
Banquet Room
140 East Exchange Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76106

At the meeting, learn how to build a team, raise money, and have fun. We will organize the effort for this very important fund raiser. Join us!

PUT THE STROLL DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR TODAY!

DALLAS / FORT WORTH STROLL
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
DALLAS ZOO

Kickoff Meeting for Dallas Stroll 2010

We will kickoff the Dallas Stroll 2010 effort at Dave & Busters, January 19th.

Dave & Busters
7:00pm in the Showroom
8021 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75231

At the meeting, learn how to build a team, raise money, and have fun. We will organize the effort for this very important fund raiser. Join us!

PUT THE STROLL DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR TODAY!

DALLAS / FORT WORTH STROLL
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
DALLAS ZOO

All4Jake

As I drove into the parking lot on Saturday April 4th, I was amazed by all the cars and the swarm of people. And I was trying to get there early!

I also noticed a little boy and a family. I thought it, this is what the Stroll is all about, wow. It is going to be a great day.

I now know about all4jake. What a TEAM! What a family! What a strong young kid.

If you do nothing else today go visit http://all4jake.blogspot.com.

Stroll 2009 April 4th

Thanks to all the teams that attended the 2009 Stroll at the Dallas Zoo. We had 2015 official participants and so far we have collected over $150,000. The stroll website will continue to collect funds until June 30th.

http://strollforepilepsy09.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=293298

Then we will open Stroll 2010. So get your teams organized this summer!

We continue to receive many moving stories about the stroll and how the event itself supports families and friends that are touched by Epilepsy.

For all of us to gather together for one morning in April, united, knowing that everyone around you really supports you, is very cool. For me, it makes promoting the Stroll so worthwhile.

If you have a personal story and would like to share it, this blog is for you!

Thanks,
David Holley
TEAM ASI (TEAM STROLL FOR EPILEPSY!)