Andrea Walks

ANDREA WALKS VI

 

5K Walk

 

When: April 10, 2010 - 9:00 AM (registration at 8:00 AM)

 

Where: Centennial Park - Starting point is the bandshell

 

Benefits Nashville Children's Alliance and Abused Children

 

Walk Hotline: 615 - 327 - 9958

Information:

The Nashville Children’s Alliance, Andrea Walks, presented annually by Bridgestone, was once again a triumph. For 2010, we welcomed nearly twice the number of walkers and brought in a record setting net and gross proceed. News Channel 5, Media Sponsor, and AT&T kindly served as Silver Sponsors. Bronze Sponsors were HCA, Aladdin Industries Foundation, Publix Super Markets Charities and Rogers Group.

Tennessee’s First Lady, Andrea Conte leads walks across the state and she graciously kicked off our festivities. Kristin Priesol, stellar anchor of News Channel 5, guided us through the opening ceremonies, which included the announcement of our new Walk leader for 2011, Tennessee Titans Coach Jeff Fisher. A new scholarship fund in honor of Ms. Conte was announced and presented by the Board of Directors of NCA and the Tennessee Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers.

Sunny and mild, the day was ideal for our three rounds on the walking path of Centennial Park. With the First Lady, Coach Jeff Fisher and Bridgestone employees at the helm, children of all ages walked as well as dogs of all sizes. SunTrust Bank won first prize for the Largest Walker Team. Second place went to the Assistance League of Nashville and Lipscomb University placed third in a very spirited race.

Borders Books provided stuffed bunnies for all the children. ProMed was on hand for any necessary emergency care and Wal-Mart supplied us with water. Smoothie Kings and Christie Cookies were the prize for crossing the finish line. Thanks to all the employees from Legal Intake Professionals and North Highland Consulting for managing registration and food and to our countless volunteers for committee management, setup and cleanup!

John Phipps served as our official photographer and his striking shots are featured on our website to visually tell the story!

Committee Members include: Nancy Schultz, Chair Kelly Brockman Nancy Fann Jocee Geraghty Mike Harris Wendy Herr Perry McCoy Susan Niland Lee Anne Schulz Candice Sullivan Debbie Thurman

Committee Staff Members: June Turner, Executive Director Lee Anne Wills, Development Director Becky Calvin, Administrative Assistant