October 1 was an amazing event here in Las Vegas. It was the annual Las Vegas Arthritis Walk, this year it was held at Lake Las Vegas (a change up from previous years).
Sororities and Fraternities often adopt a philanthropy to work with, fund raise for and raise awareness for the cause. Alpha Omicron Pi's philanthropy is the Arthritis Foundation. Both collegiate and alumni chapters participate in functions and fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for arthritis research.
"Alpha Omicron Pi’s International Philanthropy supports Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis and related diseases. Since 1967 when we adopted the Arthritis Foundation and Canadian Arthritis Society as our international philanthropy, over one million dollars has been raised by AOIIs to help researchers find a cure for this crippling disease that, so often, targets women as its victims. Chapters also donate time to countless local community projects to benefit children, the elderly, the less fortunate, and others." -AOII Service
Aside from the event being for a great cause it was lots of fun. It included either a 3 mile walk or a 1 mile family walk. Before the walk got started there was plenty of time to meet with different vendors, get a massage, grab some breakfast and socialize.
the registration table
walk down to the water where the walk began
start of the vendor area
Cassie enjoying her free massage courtesy of Massage Envy
More of the vendor area
the views during the walk, they were wonderful!
SISTERS!!! back l to r - Me, Cassie, Kelly & Susan
front - Kelly's wonderful children Josh & Sophie
Can't wait to see you all next year at the walk! Thanks to everyone who raised money for such a wonderful cause!
