Kimberly Nichols' Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Kimberly Nichols
Event: William's Walk & Run - Registration and Fundraising
Event Starts: Sep 12, 2009
Team Name: William's Walkers
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William's Walkers
About my nonprofit:
Brain Tumor Foundation for Children, Inc.
Established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children (BTFC) was the first nonprofit organization in the United States to focus specifically on the issue of brain tumors in children....
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Fundraising target: $5,000
So far I have raised: $5,446.00
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William was our first born, a real gift from God. His first year of life was challenging only because we were new parents and did not know what we were doing. The real challenges came after his first birthday. He had been walking for several months – but still was not very steady on his feet. I began to notice that he was falling down more. He would walk a couple of steps and fall. I was concerned and made a doctors appointment the next day.  

They sent us immediately to Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital. A CAT scan was done that afternoon. William was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We were in shock and the roller coast ride began. It was a short ride in comparison to what many people experience. William was diagnosed on May 7, 1998 and went to heaven on May 26, 1998. 
 
As you can imagine the shock of this experience stayed with us for awhile. These kind of things happened to others – you just hear about it and think how awful. Now we knew that brain tumors could happen to anyone – it happened to our family.
 
My husband and a wonderful family friend, Kelly, had the idea for William’s Walk and Run. They contacted BTFC to see if they would be interested in partnering with us on this mission. Our first walk was in November 1999.   Working with BTFC on this event helped with the healing process.   Together we all put our energy and focus on helping others. That is what BTFC is all about. With their support groups, children programs and money given to research, they impact lives on a daily basis. I am truly thankful for all that they do and the contribution they have allowed William to give back to this world.
 
Please consider about helping BTFC help others and also help continue the needed research to end brain tumors. 

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Paul Demiduk 9/18/2009 $100.00  
Susan Dunigan 9/16/2009 $25.00  
Meg Mandakis 9/16/2009 $25.00  
Susan Nieland 9/14/2009 $50.00 God's blessings to you! 
Mike Roberts 9/10/2009 $100.00 Here's to you... 
Tom and Patricia Ruffin 9/10/2009 $100.00 In memory of William. Wish we could be there. 
Jean, Kevin, and Joshua Nichols 9/10/2009 $1,500.00 For Little Man 
Shirley's Group in Columbia, SC 9/10/2009 $56.00 For The Cure 
Carol Ann Kolody 9/3/2009 $50.00  
Bob and Dard Whitmore 9/2/2009 $50.00 In memory of William 
Sandra & Donnie Nichols 9/1/2009 $100.00 In memory of William and the CURE 
Grammy & "Warm" 8/31/2009 $100.00 In Loving Memory of "Our Little Man" 
Anonymous 8/31/2009 $15.00 God bless you and your family 
Bill and Donna Farr 8/31/2009 $1,000.00 In memory of our precious William 
Shirley Prater 8/24/2009 $50.00 In memory of beautiful William 
Anonymous 8/24/2009 $25.00  
Lance, Kelly, Alaina, & Derek Whitmore 8/21/2009 $100.00 In memory of Alaina's special stroller buddy 
Bill & Becky Sailors 8/19/2009 $50.00 Let no child die in vain! 
Nichols Communications 8/18/2009 $500.00 Love you Dad, Mom and Bennett 
Sally Wade 8/17/2009 $50.00  
Susan Nation 8/16/2009 $100.00 In memory of my boy...Love Mom 
Cory 8/13/2009 $50.00  
Susan Hastings 8/12/2009 $50.00  
Liz Verrier 8/12/2009 $50.00  
Mark Levitt 8/12/2009 $50.00  
Kathryn 8/12/2009 $50.00 Kathryn Petralia 
Anonymous 8/12/2009 $150.00  
Scott and Kim Matthes 8/12/2009 $100.00  
Jamie 8/12/2009 $50.00  
Melissa Nolen 8/12/2009 $50.00  
Andrew Coon 8/12/2009 $50.00  
Shawn Marsh 8/12/2009 $50.00 from one Mommy to another 
Sherri and Mike McLauchlin 8/12/2009 $100.00 This is a great cause - William will never be forgotten! 
Lamar & Cindy Roberts 8/11/2009 $500.00 Thank you for all your family does for this cause!  
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* Total raised online: $5,446.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $5,446.00
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