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April 24th, over 355 walkers from the Omaha and Council Bluffs area gathered at the Lewis and Clark Landing to participate in a walk to cure arthritis. The Arthritis Walk, which raised more than $55,000 this year, is the Arthritis Foundation’s signature once-a-year fundraising event. The Walk was designed to generate public awareness, educate people about the benefits of staying active and raise money to fight arthritis. Lyn Weick served as the Arthritis Walk Committee Chair. The Medical Honorary Chair was Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Adam Reinhardt and the Juvenile Honorary Chairman was Kayla Johannes, the daughter of Kirsten Hille. New to this year’s event was canine-arthritis-hero, Maggie Mae, an 8-yearold Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with arthritis in her hips. To learn more about the Arthritis Walk, visit www.letsmovetogether.org.
Mark Russell, Sarah Caldwell, and Joel Russell
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Habitat for Humanity Omaha 2010 Women’s Power LUncheon
Phyllis Haller, Honoree Mary Jo Langdon, and Alison Dobleman
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April 29th, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha held the 2010 Women’s Power Luncheon. More than 375 guests were in attendance and more than $80,000 was raised. Norma Fletcher and Ro Simpson received the honor of Power Women of the Year.
Tracie McPherson and Dr. Viv Ewing
Renee Kizer, Barb Hoody, Carolyn Harrington, and Bobbie Moran
The honorary chairs at this year’s event were Mary Jo Langdon and her daughters Claire, Hannah and Melissa Langdon, as well as Jessica Bagley, Emily Jung, and Alison Dobleman. The event was emceed by Jack Wilhelmi. Part of the proceeds from the luncheon help fund the 13th annual Women Build. The house is currently under construction and should be finished in August 2010. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, visit www.habitatomaha.org.
Kathleen Polodna and Carla Patton
Fr. John Pietramale and Deb Bogard
Susan Cutler and Phillis Toebben