SJRMC Serves as Lead Sponsor for St. Margaret's House Winter Walk
1.5-Mile Walk Raises Money to Help Women, Children of Local Day Center
SOUTH BEND, January 19, 2007 --
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center is a lead sponsor for St. Margaret's House upcoming Winter Walk 2007. The walk will be held this year on Sunday, February 11, beginning at 2:30 PM with a 1:30 PM on-site registration. Those wishing to pre-register can do so by visiting www.stmargaretshouse.org or by calling 574-234-7795.
The theme for Winter Walk is "Walk a Mile In Her Shoes," as participants can experience the life of a woman or child whose everyday means of transportation is their feet, regardless of weather conditions.
Winter Walk is a one-and-a-half-mile walk that begins and ends at St. Margaret's House, located at 117 North Lafayette Blvd. in downtown South Bend. Proceeds from Winter Walk will enable St. Margaret's House to continue to be a haven of hospitality and of life changing support and service for women and children in need within our community.
St. Margaret's House is a day center dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment where women and children can help themselves and each other develop their self esteem and potential.
Along with Saint Joseph, Logistick Freight Securement Systems is also a lead sponsor for Winter Walk 2007. Media sponsors include The South Bend Tribune, the WSBT Radio Group, and Michiana Woman Magazine.
For more information on how to participate in the Winter Walk 2007 or on how to make a donation, please call 574-234-7795 or visit www.stmargaretshouse.org.