We are pleased and proud to report that through the kindness and generosity of hundreds of individuals and corporations, the Fifth Annual Hike for Hesed was a record–breaking success! Through corporate sponsorships, hiker registration, matching gifts, gifts–in–kind and hiker sponsors, $51,000 was raised to help the poor and homeless at Hesed House! With your help, we surpassed last year’s total by $11,000!

Despite the tough economy, business leaders and other caring individuals reached out to make a difference like never before. The boost in funds raised through the Hike is a blessing allowing us to respond to the increasing demands for our services. Donations to the Hike will help provide food, shelter, counseling, housing and medical assistance, job skills training, children's therapy and many other much–needed services for those who are struggling to regain independent, productive lives.

Please join us for Hike for Hesed 2010

and Please Support the Following Hike Sponsors!

2009 Gold Sponsors:

Emerson Network Power
 

Castle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
 

Cardinal Health
 

American Guardian Group of Companies
 

Butterfield Color
 

Hanson Financial Services
 

Blistex
 

Speers, Rueland & Cibulskis, P.C.
 

JB Architecture Group, Inc.
 

Rempe–Sharpe and Associates, Inc.
 

Shodeen Family Foundation
 

 

2009 Silver Sponsors:

Advanced Data Technologies
 

Allied Waste Services
 

Rush–Copley Medical Center
 

CENTA – Corporation
 

 

2009 Bronze Sponsors:

SEC Group, Inc.
 

Schroeder Team & Kettley Realty
 

Old Second Bank
 

2009 Hike for Hesed Pictures

Marilyn Weisner and the Gold Corporate Sponsors



Ryan Dowd and Carolyn Sprawka and the Silver & Bronze Sponsors



The In-Kind Sponsors



Without you would would not be able to do anything



A family and dog friendly event



A great time to make new friends



PADS guests have to walk how far for transportation?



Over 300 hikers were there to support Hesed House, the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry and the Aurora Soup Kitchen



Hesed House Executive Director Ryan Dowd speaking to the Hikers



Aurora's Mayor Tom Weisner



Cardinal Health's red shirts, a very generous donation and an amazing turnout.



3–mile walk? No problem, let's go!



Wait a minute ... can I catch a ride with her in that shaded stroller?



Thirsty?  We've got you covered.



Oh yea, that hike felt good, let's do it again!



A good hike followed by good food.



Everyone deserves a break.



Pat and Friends



The hike is over so let's dance!  Many thanks to "Chicago Mobile DJs", Marcus A Windsor, owner.