The Walk
Some planned activities and events to look forward to this year are as described.
THE WALK:
The Walk. Living or passed, all those who have been affected by breast cancer share an equal importance in all our lives and hearts. This year's Walk for Team WASC is dedicated to Leonice "Lee" B. Frazier.
Leonice is the mother of our Program Director, Terese Walkeapaa. She was a lifelong resident of Auburndale, MA who had five children and five grandchildren who she absolutely adored.
Mom was the queen of Owatonna Street and made sure the children and families of the neighborhood were safe and secure. From her front screened-in porch she would keep an eye on the whole neighborhood. Her house was "the place" to be and mom always had hot food, cold drinks and an open heart to all who attended.
Mom worked as a crossing guard for the city of Newton while raising her family, but her most gratifying job was working at the Williams Extended Day Program as an afterschool teacher with myself for seven years.
When mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, she fought the disease long and hard until she finally succumbed. In the course of her two year bout with breast cancer, she fought the disease and never felt sorry for herself.
Along with my sister, Christine, mom was the strongest, kindest, supportive and loving person anybody could ever meet. So many children and adults will be at a loss for not having the grand opportunity of meeting Lee.
If you would like to share your personal story, or would like to sponsor a loved one who has passed due to breast cancer, for next year's American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, please Contact the Program Director and we will highlight the individual with proper dedication.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTORS:
Charitable Contributors. Our team's overall charitable contribution toward this cause is made possible by the charitable contributions of WASC families, friends and staff. Thank you to all.
2011 charitable contributors:
Julie Andersen | John Frazier |
Marianela Bennett | Jacobson Family |
Peter Bennett | Kathleen Leary |
Katie Daley | Terese Walkeapaa |
Ms. Noah Feldman | WASC Collection Jar |
To make a direct online donation, please visit our team page, Team WASC; or send your check, payable to the American Cancer Society, to WASC, Attn: Program Director, P.O. Box 66217, Auburndale, MA 02466-0002.
WALKING VOLUNTEERS:
Walking Volunteers. Our team is comprised of WASC families, friends and staff. All participating staff members have chosen to volunteer a few hours of their time outside of work towards this cause.
2011 walking volunteers:
Julie Andersen | Deneika Morton |
Marianela Bennett | Justin Putland |
Peter Bennett | Joan Walkeapaa |
Ari Del Guidice | Terese Walkeapaa |
Antoine Hodge |
Click here to learn more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Massachusetts.
Please Contact the Program Director if you would like to join our team.