Today was the second annual Love Walk for Peppermint Ridge. The event was a great success. Everyone had a great time and we raised over $40,000 for the Ridge. Team Wagner thanks everyone for their generous support. We raised over $4,500 in donations in Paul's memory.
Every year I'm encouraged by the support for this event. Team Wagner received donations for $10 all the way up to $500. Our friends and family seem to give what they can and every little bit matters. And since it's an event directly sponsored by the Ridge, it's refreshing to know that every penny is going to the residents. None of this money goes to future marketing or more fundraising. If you donated $10, then $10 will go straight to the developmentally disabled residents of Peppermint Ridge.
As for the walk, we had a couple hundred walkers and great weather. The Corona High School Junior ROTC handed out water along the course and cheered the walkers. The residents of the Ridge walked with the community - even if they used walkers or needed other help.
After the walk Chick-fil-a and Backwoods BBQ served lunch (yum). That's Backwoods cooking up some burgers and dogs in the picture.
Again, thanks for your support. If you forgot to send your check you can still do so. Also, remember to submit your receipt to your employer if they match charitable donations.
Next year come walk with us. It's fun.
