The first Walk for Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston (HNSGB) was coordinated by a mere 30 volunteers who held a banner and marched up the streets of Beverly. Still going strong in its 25th year, the annual Walk is chaired by dedicated community members, some for multiple years, and the walkers have numbered into the thousands.
To commemorate this milestone and recognize the Walk’s past chairmen’s vital role and dedication, HNSGB will be holding a “Celebrating 25” party on Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Danversport Yacht Club. The event will not only be honoring the past chairs of our annual Walk but will also begin the countdown to HNSGB’s 25th Walk that will take place on Sept. 23 at St. John’s Prep in Danvers.
Among the past Walk chairmen from Danvers that will be honored are Diane Brinkley (2005 and 2006), Myrna Fearer (2007 and 2008), John Keohane (2008 and 2009), Nancy Palmer (2009 and 2010), Paul Pepper (2001), Betty Pickering (1998) and MJ Shannon (2003 and 2004).
Danvers resident and two-time Walk co-chairman Nancy Palmer says, “The inspiration for me to become co-chair was my belief that this is a wonderful opportunity not only for families and friends to honor their loved ones but also to thank HNSGB for being there for them when they most needed it.” She continues, “This walk affirms for me the tremendous difference that HNSGB makes in the lives of families in our communities when they are most vulnerable.”
Co-chairmen to be honored include:
Current Co-Chairmen: Ronna Thur Winer and Tom Gould
2011: Donald Kelley and Ronna Thur Winer
2010: Nancy Palmer and Donald Kelley
2009: John Keohane and Nancy Palmer
2008: Myrna Fearer and John Keohane
2007: Alan Hartnett and Myrna Fearer
2006: Diane Brinkley and Alan Hartnett
2005: Stephen Jalbert and Diane Brinkley
2004: MJ Shannon and Stephen Jalbert
2003: Richard Bane and Mj Shannon
2002: Susan Finkelstein and Richard Bane
2001: Paul Pepper and Susan Finkelstein
2000: Leslie Cargill and Alicia Cargill
1999: Adele Barratt and Alicia Hale Garlick
1998: Nancy Green and Betty Pickering
1997: Elizabeth Maciejewicz and Elaine Paglia
1996: Elaine Paglia and David Solomine, Jr.
1995: David Solomine Jr. and Debbie MacLean
1994: Adele and Bob Krumpholz
1992 and 1993: Gretchen Dix and Bob Krumpholz
There will be hors d’oeuvres, music, raffles, cash bar and a few live auction items. Tickets are $40. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.hns.org or call 978-223-9787.