CCM Walkathon

We were really blessed by God on Saturday to have such beautiful weather. At the beginning of the week, we were struggling whether or not to postpone the Walk. Of course there's always pros and cons when postponing an event. Even though it was said to have 90% chances of rain all day Saturday and only 1 degree, we prayed and by faith we decided not to postpone the Walk. Rain or shine, we were going to complete the Walk. Later on in the week, the weather forecast indicated only 10% chances of shower in the morning and 60% in the afternoon. We knew right away God would bless us with beautiful weather and allow us to enjoy our Walk.

Indeed God did bless us with good weather. It wasn't too cold, around 10 degrees and it only rained the minute when the last participant arrived at our destination, Beaver Lake. Our group photo was taken out in the rain, but the Walk was really great.

I also came down with a cold Friday evening. Saturday morning was worse, I was freezing cold all morning, but I wasn't tired at all. I only felt all my energy drained after I left Beaver Lake, which I am very thankful for. Believe me, you wouldn't want to see me cranky all morning.

We had 70 people sign up, but in the end only 50 participants showed up. Our goal was $10,000 and we collected $2,500 in corporate sponsors. So we figured if 70 participants show up, each person would have to raise around $110 to reach our goal. With 50 people in the end, our total on Saturday came to $7,500. There are still some people who has yet to return their Donation Sheets. After we collect all the money during the next week or two, our grand total will look more like $8,000+. That's pretty awesome for only 50 participants! Praise the Lord!

Most money raised: Winnie Woo ($500) & Mr. Yu ($400) - Prize: $100 gift certificate to Orchid.
Fastest walker/runner: Robert Wong & Keith Foster - Prize: $50 gift certificate to a massage.
Youngest participant: Jonathan Yung - 15 years old
Oldest participant: Mr. Yu - 63 years old.
Most participants from fellowship: Elisha and Bethany from MCAC, yay MCAC!

Do continue to pray with us that the funds will be used wisely to reach out to the Chinese community in Montreal so that they may become part of our big family one day.









Thanks Gloria for your hard work throughout the whole planning process with promotion and all the other stuff and the day of the Walk! What would I have done without you, sista?? !

Thanks Alexei and Pastor Chan for the photos. Full photo album coming soon...