In 1999, a small group of community members, Saint Anne's Hospital employees and Hudner Oncology Center patients joined forces to do something about cancer. They chose to "get moving." These individuals planted the seed for what has become the Slades Bank Get Moving Walk that raises funds for the Hudner Center. Volunteers work tirelessly throughout the year securing sponsors, recruiting walkers, and attending to the smallest event details. Each year they keep one vision in mind when planning the walk: making a difference for the patients of the Hudner Oncology Center. On May 12, 2007, more than 600 registered walkers, accompanied by families, friends, strollers, and pet dogs, enjoyed a perfect spring morning walk on behalf of the Center at Saint Anne's Hospital. Starting at the Diman Vocational Regional Technical High School gym on Stonehaven Road, the group followed a  route through the streets around the high school and ending at the school track. Many walkers were part of teams organized by many companies and organizations who participate each year. Click here to read a story about the Center in the Herald News. For more information about the event, contact Anne Ferreira at 508-235-5294.
 

(Top row, left) The Hudner Oncology Center’s own team of more than 30 employees and other supporters did their part in raising funds to benefit the center’s patient programs and services.(Top row, center) The team from RDA Insurance, the event’s official sponsor. (Top row, right) The team from title sponsor Slades Bank was instrumental in leading the way to the success of Saint Anne’s Hospital’s ninth annual “Get Moving” community fundraising walk. All walker proceeds will benefit the Hudner Oncology Center’s patient programs and services. (Middle row, left) A preliminary total of $140,521 was announced at the event’s conclusion, surpassing last year’s preliminary total. (Middle row, center) Support for the Hudner Oncology Center and its patients was in evidence throughout the morning’s festivities. (Middle row, right) The team from Beacon Hospice enjoyed a morning “Get Moving” walk. (Bottom row, left and right) As far as the eye could see, walkers really did “get moving” on behalf of the Hudner Oncology Center. (Bottom row, center) Title sponsor Slades Bank provided a much-welcomed water stop on the 3.5-mile course.