Ben Thorndike's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Ben Thorndike
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Walker Home and School
Walker is a network that provides world-class mental health services, state-of-the-art special education, expert professional training and consultation, and child welfare advocacy. Walker programs at The...
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Fundraising target: $10,000
Total raised so far: $6,155.00
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Thanks for visiting my Walker fundraising page.

I made my first gift to Walker in 1987. After driving past the Needham campus countless times on my way to and from work, my curiosity led me to learn more about this organization that has been improving the lives of seriously troubled children for fifty years.
 
Nothing is more important to me than my own children, and as they grew older, I wanted to teach them about the importance of philanthropy and community. To help them better appreciate how fortunate we were, we began an annual tradition of dropping off presents at Walker at Christmas time—many of the children in Walker residential programs spend the holidays at the Needham campus, and some have no families of their own. So over the years we have reinforced our own blessings by giving gifts from our family to the children at Walker.
 
The past two decades have deeply strengthened my relationship with Walker. Along with the special education and behavioral health services provided at the Walker School in Needham, I have also learned about the Walker-affiliated Beacon High School in Watertown, which provides a therapeutic and academic program for adolescents facing serious emotional and mental health issues. Additionally, I have seen first-hand the work of the dedicated staff of Walker Partnerships, who work within public schools throughout Massachusetts providing academic and therapeutic support to struggling students. In short, I have been welcomed into the vibrant Walker community of dedicated professionals and generous friends who are committed to the work of “Teaching, Caring, and Building Hope”.
 
In 2007 I became president of the Walker board of directors; after more than twenty years as a Walker supporter, I view myself as the agency’s number one advocate. Believe it when I tell you that Walker changes lives—it certainly has changed mine.
 
I hope you choose to join me in support of Walker. To learn more and find out about the many ways you can help, please visit www.walkerschool.org
 
Thanks!
Ben

Online Donors to date:
Display Name Date  Comment
Erin 8/3/2009 And when the night is cloudy, there is still a light, that shines on me 
Chris Abbott 7/28/2009  
Lou Sousa 7/22/2009 less divots - more dollars 
Anonymous 7/15/2009  
Kathy & Rick Luppy 5/27/2009 I'm happy to help this great organization, but would have loved to see you run the marathon! :) 
Anonymous 4/17/2009 Wish i could do more - thanks for all you do! 
Lisa Wolcott 4/9/2009  
Tom Coleman 4/8/2009 You're a good egg, Ben 
Woody 4/6/2009 Keep up the good work! 
Michael Fechter 4/1/2009 Great job Ben - keep up the good work! 
Jonathan Goodman and Elizabeth Silverman 3/26/2009  
David & Elizabeth Krauser 3/25/2009  
Liz Brecht 3/20/2009 Thank you, Ben! 
Sandy Sheble-Hall 3/19/2009 Thanks Ben for enlightening me about Walker 
Kristen Welch 3/16/2009 Thanks for sharing your cause with me 
william thorndike 3/15/2009  
mark panarese 3/9/2009  
Diana and Red Barrett 3/8/2009 Love Walker! 
Emily Thorndike 3/7/2009  
David Ross 3/6/2009  
Ann Hawkes 3/4/2009  
Bill Monaghan 3/3/2009 Thanks for your good work Ben! 
Mike Hagopian 3/2/2009  
Jeff Woolbert 3/2/2009  
Jamie Thorndike 3/2/2009  
The Laytons 3/2/2009 In honor of Ben Thorndike's impressive artistic skills! 
Anonymous 3/2/2009  
Bear Albright 3/1/2009  
Priscilla Walker Dallmus 3/1/2009 I love your precious drawing! Straight from the heart just like your special cause... 
Megan McArdle 2/28/2009  
The Lotane Family 2/27/2009  
Amy Porter 2/27/2009 Go Ben! 
Ali & James Kilham 2/27/2009 Go Walker! 
Edward B. Baldini 2/27/2009  
Tom Finn 2/27/2009  
Mike McArdle 2/27/2009 The kids are lucky to have you! 
Jason and Wendy Evans 2/27/2009 We are very happy to help this gerat cause!  
Anonymous 2/27/2009  
Davis Clayson 2/27/2009 Run fast, Run hard, good luck! 
Andrew Balson 2/27/2009  
Christine McGilvray 2/27/2009 Best of Luck - Great Cause! 
Alison & Bob Connors 2/27/2009  
Rick Small 2/13/2009 great cause, great partner 
Anonymous 2/13/2009 Great cause!!! 
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* Total raised online: $6,155.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $6,155.00
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