On September 30th, EFNW staff along with their family and friends are participating in Forward Motion, a 17-mile walk benefiting Children's Cancer Association (CCA). Our goal is raise over $2,000 to help support the 13,000 kids and families served by CCA.

Only a few years old, Forward Motion features a limited number of teams, some sponsored by corporations and various organizations. Last year, Forward Motion raised over $75,000 for CCA! 100% of your donation will go to the organization.

To donate, please mail a check payable to CCA/Forward Motion to:

Entrepreneurs Foundation of the Northwest, 1221 SW Yamhill, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205.

You may also pay by MC/Visa. To make a gift on-line:

1. Visit www.childrenscancerassociation.org
2. Click on the "Make a gift today in support of Team CCA" link on the front page. It will take you to the donation page.
3. Fill in your name, address, amd your pledge amount in the Forward Motion box.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter your credit card information.
5. In the notes, please indicate EFNW.

You will receive a tax-deduction thank you letter from CCA acknowledging your support. To receive the post-race details from the EFNW team, please send your email address to Jennifer Ruwart.

"CCA is an amazing organization whose innovative programs help kids and families navigate the scary world of life-threatening illness. Walking in Forward Motion for CCA, either on Team EFNW or your own company team, is a wonderful way to get involved and make a difference in these kids lives….It’s a fun and meaningful way to support an incredible NW organization."

--Tasca Gulick, All Things Are Possible

About Children’s Cancer Association:

The Children’s Cancer Association has a singular vision: to be the leader in innovation of pediatric patient care, partner with key children’s hospitals, and deliver superior quality programs and services. With our vision come these important core values: excellence, innovation, integrity, compassion and stewardship.

CCA also stands by the following heartfelt maxims, for they exemplify our commitment to and pride in our crucial work to bring hope and possibilities, caring and support to seriously ill children and their families day after day:

• Through the eyes of a child
• Meeting families where they are
• Compassion in action
• Be the best for the world
• Create a possibility curve

More About Forward Motion

Only a few years old, Forward Motion features a limited number of teams, some sponsored by corporations and various organizations. Last year, Forward Motion raised over $75,000 for Children’s Cancer Association! 100% of all pledges you collect will go to the organization.

The Forward Motion Route follows the Springwater Corridor. Along the way, walkers enjoy water and snack stops hosted by local businesses, schools and individuals who are there to cheer you on! A support crew is on the route all day with cool drinks and any help we might need. At the end of the day walkers are treated to a catered lunch, music and massage at the World Trade Center.

Following lunch, Forward Motion walk teams can enjoy the Children’s Cancer Association’s annual “Celebration of Courage” event at The World Trade Center where they and their sponsors are recognized for their accomplishments. This uplifting event drew over 2,000 attendees last year. We are proud to support an amazing organization like CCA and thank you for being a part of this experience.

Please join EFNW in making a difference.

If you would like to participate, please complete the 2006 Walker Entry Form.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Ruwart at 503-552-3505 or jruwart@ocf1.org.

The EFNW team has been paired with Lily Shaw Stuart. When Lily was just five days old, she was diagnosed with a rare, genetically linked metabolic disorder known as Citrullinemia—a condition that affects about 1 in 30,000 people. By the time she reached two months of age, Lily had spent half of her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at a local Children’s Hospital. Read more

Team Members

Shawn DeCarlo, Oregon Food Bank

Rob Erickson, Intel

Catherine Green, Greenway Marketing

Lichun Jia, Intel

Jennifer Ruwart, EFNW

Supporters

Judy Carroll, Camp Fire USA

Mardi Davis, Windermere Realty

David and Karen Amidon, Seattle, WA

Dave Squire, EFNW