2007 Walk of Faith Announced

Walkers of all ages and their dogs will be stepping our on behalf of Faith in Action at the seventh annual Walk of Faith on Sunday, September 30, 2007. This two-mile, fun-filled event in support of the respite care ministry of Faith in Action starts at Tillamook County General Hospital at 3 pm. A water break and blessing of the canine walkers will be available at St. Albans Episcopal Church along the route. A reception will end the walk at Tillamook United Methodist Church.

Walk of Faith is for everyone, from babies in stroller to families and groups to individuals in wheelchairs. Family dogs are welcomed to participate, because they are great companions and often caregivers, too. 

Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration forms will be available at area churches, at the hospital information desk, and online. Registration fees: Children under 12 years $5; dogs (must be on a leash) $5; individuals $10; families, including the dog $25; groups of 10 or more $100. There is no charge for participants in strollers or wheelchairs and their attendants.

Festivities and awards will include honoring of caregivers, awards for the most well-behaved dogs, recognition of creative group banners, and prizes for the person and the canine who bring in the most pledge contributions. The first 25 dogs will receive a special “doggie bag” filled with treats donated by local businesses and individuals. Event awards are sponsored by TLC Federal Credit Union.

Faith in Action volunteers offer hope, support, and friendship to the frail and elderly and people of all ages who battle chronic illness, mental illness, and disabilities through: in-home respite care, friendly visiting, house work, yard work, and minor home repairs. Faith in Action also operates Wellspring, an adult respite day care center that offers an affordable “day away” for caregivers 8 days per month at various Tillamook churches.

For more information about the services of Faith in Action, call 503-815-2272.

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Adventist Health is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system operating in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Founded on the Seventh-day Adventist heritage of Christian health care, Adventist Health is comprised of 19 hospitals with more than 2,800 beds, 18,000 employees, numerous clinics and outpatient facilities, 16 home care agencies and three joint-venture retirement centers. For more information, visit www.adventisthealth.org.