- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Zombie Walk...because brains matter
ORGANIZATION: The Joe Niekro Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
15 people are interested
Want to have some fun volunteering??? Come be with us on Halloween afternoon.
The Joe Niekro Foundation™ will host the second annual Phoenix Walkathon for Brain Aneurysm/AVM Awareness on October 31st 2015 at Steele and Indian Park entitled Zombie Walk...because brains matter. We are seeking volunteers to help the day of the walk with registration, setup, tear down, unloading, manning games for children, and other various tasks.
This one mile and three mile walk will raise funds to support the brain aneurysm and AVM genetic research project initiating out of Barrows Neurological Institute. This event also allows patients and family members affected by a brain aneurysm or AVM an opportunity to spread awareness & educate the community. Along with allowing participants to honor or remember loved ones who were taken by this horrible condition which touches 1 in 15 lives.
This event will also provide a safe environment for family members to dress up and participate in Halloween while supporting an important cause. The walk will start at 12:00PM with the "After Walk Celebration" starting at 12:30 to 4:00PM. There will be plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy after the walk such a vendor booths for shopping, a band for entertainment, games/activities for the children, and costume contest for the best Zombie. Additionally, volunteers will set up tables through the venue to pass out candy treats. This will provide a safe environment for the children celebrate Halloween.
After Walk Party
- Lots of activities and games for the children
- Plenty of boutique style vendors for shopping
- Costume contests
- Trick or Treat Stations
- Daze Ja' Vu' Band will perform
- Lots of cute photo opportunities
- Community education about the deadly factors of brain aneurysms, AVMs, and other hemorrhagic strokes
The Joe Niekro Foundation™ is committed to supporting patients and families, research, treatment and awareness of Brain Aneurysms, AVMs and Hemorrhagic Strokes. The Zombie Walk...because brains mater will help promote awareness and raise funds for research and creating a safe environment for family members to enjoy Halloween.
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About The Joe Niekro Foundation
Location:
PO Box 2876, Scottsdale, AZ 85252, US
Mission Statement
The Joe Niekro Foundationis committed to aiding in the research and treatment of aneurysm/AVM/stroke patients and families. Our goal is to raise awareness about factors, causes, treatments and research of these conditions. Funds are used to educate the public, to support patients and families, and to develop awareness programs and educational materials for hospitals, clinics and other institutions nationwide.
Description
As many as 1 in 15 will develop a brain aneurysm, AVM, or other hemorrhagic stroke
Every 8 minutes an aneurysm ruptures
The average age for an AVM rupture is 17 years old
50% of ruptured aneurysm patients will die within minutes and over 50% will die within the first thirty days after rupture
Of the remaining half, 50% will suffer a delayed death and those remaining will usually suffer permanent neurological deficit
Brain aneurysms are most prevalent in people ages 35
Women, more than men, suffer from brain aneurysms at a ratio of 3:2
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Rd.Phoenix, AZ 85012
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2015
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Healthcare
- Baseball
- Massage Therapy
- Nursing
- First Aid / CPR
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- minimum of 4 hours
- friendly and outgoing people who want to help us put on a great event!!