VIPI/Survivor Resources Walkathon
May 19, 2008
At Como Park in St. Paul, MN
Collected over $1,000 |
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The VIPI Walk at Como Park in St. Paul, MN: Back:
Cliff and Lucy Baumbach, Sandy Scherbarth (inset), Grace Banks Baumbach
grandaughter), Dyane Nelson (the red dot is the ticket for getting the
meal)
Front: Gail Fuad, Dyane Nelson and Becky Durrenberger (inset)
Carole Bagley stopped by earlier for a quick visit. This year's
cold, rainy weather discouraged many people from showing up but those
who did, enjoyed the Divine Swine catered pig/turkey roast dinner with all the trimmings.
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Sandy Scherbarth wears Ragan's shirt but soon covers it with a warm
sweatshirt.
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Once again Dyane fraternizes with the pig. |
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Many attendees, including Dyane and Grace, are attracted
to the St. Paul police horses who enjoy the fresh grass treats. |
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St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman
gives a heartwarming speech |
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Walkers head out to walk around the lake |
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A warm blanket makes the walk more comfortable along the blooming Spring
trees |
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All ages participate in the walk to remember those who are no longer
living in this world |
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The evening turned out beautiful and even warmed up a
bit. |
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In addition to the blooming trees, various water birds
showed up during the walk. |
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Lighting of the luminaries and a song by Brad Paisley was
a touching ending to the evening. |