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Times -Advocate, April 20, 1994
IN THEJLEWS
Dave Russell and Tara Edwards, both of Exeter, helped out at
the hotdog stand at Morrison Dam on Sunday afternoon which
was located at the halfway point for those taking part in the
annual Sick Kids Walkathon.
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Lucas Skinner tries to finish off his hotdog in a hurry since a hungry bear was on the roam. Skinner and his
family were taking part in the Sick Kids Walkathon in memory of his sister.
Weather not quite
pevfor W
but tumout still sbng
EXETER - As the weekend began, it seemed the
weather wasn't going to be favourable for the fourth
annual Sick Kids Walkathon. But by Sunday after-
noon the weather in Exeter was fair despite strong
winds.
"The wind was strong, but enthu-
siasm and support was dust as strong,"
said Audrey Skinner who along with
husband Steve organized the Exeter
event. "We were really pleased with
the turnout," she said.
There were 230 people registered
for the 10 km trek to Morrison Dam
and hack. And the method of trans-
portation varied from walking, hiking
or rollerblading.
Once people reached the half way
point they were treated to hot dogs and pop donated
by Holtzmann's IGA. And to keep energies high,
the Precious Blood CWL served coffee and dessert
as well.
Skinner said a lot of out of town people also took
part in the event to raise funds for the Children's
Hospital of Western Ontario.
Many were from London and came to the Walka-
thon in part to support fellow Londoner Jake Camp-
bell who is the 1994 Miracle Child. The 3 1/2 year
old has already been through 17 sur-
geries.
Although the total amount of funds
raised won't be known for a few
weeks, Skinner said she expects they
raised about the same as last year -
more than $ 18,000. Just over $63,000
has been raised since the Walkathon
began.
The Skinners organized the first
walkathon in 1991 in memory of their
infant daughter Stephanie who under-
went a lever transplant at the Children's Hospital.
Skinner said donations are still be accepted until
May 21 by contacted her at 235-2164. "If people
didn't have a chance to walk, they can still make a
difference," she said.
"If people
didn't have a
chance to
walk, they can
still make a
difference,"
Twins
Melissa, front,
and Laura
Thomson let
their parents
Scott and
Arlene do the
walking.
Photos
and
story by
Catherine
O'Brien
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Kyle Skinner needed a bit of help
from his father Noel as the wind be-
gan pushing him backwards during
the walkathon.
The Exeter Lona Club added $2,000 to the Skinner Waikathon's totals Monday evening by
once again contributing' from finds raised at the weekly televised bingo. From left are Lions
member Tom Hartel, Audrey Skinner, Steve Skinner holding son Lucan, and Lions member
Paul Anstett.