EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00 Fitness Zone
9:30 Cheerleaders
9:45 Krepps Marching Band
10:00 Christina’s Walk – Free all fees waived
10:30 Galaxy of Dance
11:00 Hightstown Police Dog Demo
11:15 East Coast Martial Arts
11:45 Magic of Matt
12:30 Princeton SCHOOL OF ROCK
1:15 Ice Cream Eating Contest sponsored by Dairy Queen
2:00 Fitness Zone
More all day fun…
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mad Science demos
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. DJ Brett Gash
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Gitzy the Clown (face painting)
(There is a $5 entrance fee for all children 3-11, this includes all activities throughout the day)
Hightstown High School is located on 25 Leshin Lane Hightstown, NJ.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Visit The Christina S. Walsh Facebook Page
Become friends with the Christina S. Walsh Foundation on Facebook! Search Christina S. Walsh Bcf and just click add as a friend.
The Causes application on the page is an easy way to make a quick donation to the foundation. So far $411 has been raised through facebook. Help them reach their goal of $5000 by donating and sending the page to your friends.
The Causes application on the page is an easy way to make a quick donation to the foundation. So far $411 has been raised through facebook. Help them reach their goal of $5000 by donating and sending the page to your friends.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
2009 Pies for Pink was a success!
ZTA raised $1500 from the 2009 Pies for Pink Auction.The $1500 raised will be split between the Christina S. Walsh Breast Cancer Foundation and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.
I recently spoke with Ellen Keane a member of ZTA,
"There was a really great turnout, and everyone who came out had a lot of fun! We raised $1500 which is more money then last year which we were very excited about, hopefully we will continue to raise more and more money each year," said Ellen.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Family Fun Day
The Foundations 3rd annual Family Fun Day is right around the corner! Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate then bringing your family out for a day dedicated to fun. The event will take place on May 3rd, 2009 at Hightstown High School from 9 am to 3 pm.
There will be games, crafts, face painting, a DJ with dancing, Mad Science, the Princeton School of Rock, food and much more.
"The event will feature a one mile fun walk where local families will help bring awareness to breast cancer and the financial burdens experienced by patients and their families," said Bob Walsh.
This event is a great opportunity for all families especially those affected by breast cancer to get out and have a day of much needed fun.
All walk registration fees for 2009 have been waived, so there are no excuses walk for free!
Hope to see you there!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Pie Throwing Auction at Rider University
Rider University's Zeta Tau Alpha chapter will be hosting its second ZTA Pies for Pink Fundraisier on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.The event will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 in the Campus Mall. Pies will be auctioned off to the highest bidder to be thrown at various faculty, students, and staff. There will also be a pie eating contest which will have an entry fee as well as a prize for the winner. This is a fun way for students to be able to make a difference and help raise much needed money.
Last year's event was a success with many students and faculty willing to participate for a great cause. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ_Rbk7RkWY.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Q & A with Bob Walsh
Bob Walsh is the founder of the Christina S. Walsh Foundation. The foundation was started in 2004 out of his home. Walsh works full time for the State of NJ, as well as cares for his young daughter. I recently spoke with Walsh about the foundation.
Q: When you first started the Christina S. Walsh Foundation did you ever imagine you would be able to help as many people as you have?
A: The foundation began with $400 that was left over from the assistance that was given to myself and Christina. Christina wanted to take our young daughter to Disney World. While on vacation the breast cancer spread into her lungs. In order to safely return Christina to NJ I had to hire a medical jet. The bill was $11,000 which was not covered by insurance. Our friends and family quickly came to our aid and covered the bill.
Christina lost her battle with breast cancer seven weeks later. Two weeks prior to her passing we discussed passing on the $400 to another patient that was in need of financial assistance. This brief conversation was the genesis of the Foundation. Now 4.5 years later we have raised a considerable amount of money to aide breast cancer patients and their families. To date we have four successful programs and we have not had to say “no” to any patient who has required assistance.
Q: How has your foundation has been able to remain successful throughout these difficult economic times?
A: As corporate sponsorship and support has practically disappeared, we have continued to thrive thanks to the interest and direct support from the general public. A few local businesses have offered their services at cost and/or free of charge. All of the entertainers at each of our events throughout the years have all donated their time and talent. Thanks to everyone’s support our overhead has been less than one percent of our gross income. Even during the stressful financial times we are all experiencing, the general public, family and friends, and all of those people who have had their lives touched by breast cancer realize that we are financially giving aid directly to patients. Our supporters have shown that even a penny donated adds up and can go a very long way.
Q: What events or fundraisers is your foundation currently working on?
A: March 2009 – Pink is going Green. The gold rush is on for breast cancer. The CSW BCF is collecting gold (broken or mismatched jewelry, etc.)
May 3rd , 2009 – Family Fun Day
October 18th, 2009 – Stress Factory Comedy Event
May –October 2009 – Grand Raffle ($5.00 per ticket)
Continuous – Facebook pledge drive
Q: The annual Family Fun Day seems to be a huge fundraiser; can you tell us about this event?
A: On Sunday May 3rd, 2009 at Hightstown High School, The CSWBCF will be hosting the third Annual Family Fun Day and one mile Fun Walk. The event activities include: DJ, dancing, face painting, magician, Mad Science, Princeton School of Rock, games, food, crafters, and much more. The event will feature a one mile fun walk where local families will help bring awareness to breast cancer and the financial burdens experienced by patients and their families.
Q: Where would you like to see your foundation in the future?
A: My hope is that there will not be a need for our Foundation is the near future. At this moment there is still no cure for breast cancer. I realize that because there is no cure, almost every other organization is trying to raise money to help find a cure. Until that day arrives, I hope the CSW BCF will continue to generate support for today’s patients who are suffering financially due to lack of insurance and the toll their disease has taken on their lives.
Q: When you first started the Christina S. Walsh Foundation did you ever imagine you would be able to help as many people as you have?
A: The foundation began with $400 that was left over from the assistance that was given to myself and Christina. Christina wanted to take our young daughter to Disney World. While on vacation the breast cancer spread into her lungs. In order to safely return Christina to NJ I had to hire a medical jet. The bill was $11,000 which was not covered by insurance. Our friends and family quickly came to our aid and covered the bill.
Christina lost her battle with breast cancer seven weeks later. Two weeks prior to her passing we discussed passing on the $400 to another patient that was in need of financial assistance. This brief conversation was the genesis of the Foundation. Now 4.5 years later we have raised a considerable amount of money to aide breast cancer patients and their families. To date we have four successful programs and we have not had to say “no” to any patient who has required assistance.
Q: How has your foundation has been able to remain successful throughout these difficult economic times?
A: As corporate sponsorship and support has practically disappeared, we have continued to thrive thanks to the interest and direct support from the general public. A few local businesses have offered their services at cost and/or free of charge. All of the entertainers at each of our events throughout the years have all donated their time and talent. Thanks to everyone’s support our overhead has been less than one percent of our gross income. Even during the stressful financial times we are all experiencing, the general public, family and friends, and all of those people who have had their lives touched by breast cancer realize that we are financially giving aid directly to patients. Our supporters have shown that even a penny donated adds up and can go a very long way.
Q: What events or fundraisers is your foundation currently working on?
A: March 2009 – Pink is going Green. The gold rush is on for breast cancer. The CSW BCF is collecting gold (broken or mismatched jewelry, etc.)
May 3rd , 2009 – Family Fun Day
October 18th, 2009 – Stress Factory Comedy Event
May –October 2009 – Grand Raffle ($5.00 per ticket)
Continuous – Facebook pledge drive
Q: The annual Family Fun Day seems to be a huge fundraiser; can you tell us about this event?
A: On Sunday May 3rd, 2009 at Hightstown High School, The CSWBCF will be hosting the third Annual Family Fun Day and one mile Fun Walk. The event activities include: DJ, dancing, face painting, magician, Mad Science, Princeton School of Rock, games, food, crafters, and much more. The event will feature a one mile fun walk where local families will help bring awareness to breast cancer and the financial burdens experienced by patients and their families.
Q: Where would you like to see your foundation in the future?
A: My hope is that there will not be a need for our Foundation is the near future. At this moment there is still no cure for breast cancer. I realize that because there is no cure, almost every other organization is trying to raise money to help find a cure. Until that day arrives, I hope the CSW BCF will continue to generate support for today’s patients who are suffering financially due to lack of insurance and the toll their disease has taken on their lives.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
St. Patrick's Day Gold Rush
The 2009 St. Patrick's Day Gold Rush is going on right now! This is an easy way you can help contribute to a great cause. Just collect any of your unwanted or broken gold jewerly and mail it to the Christina S. Walsh Foundation.
Christina S. Walsh Breast Cancer Foundation
PO Box 401, New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Everyone who particpates will receive a receipt for their donation and can declare it as a tax deduction donation for 2009.
Help the Foundation reach their goal of $5ooo by St. Patrick's Day- March 17, 2009!
Visit the website for more information, http://www.christinaswalshbcf.org/stpatricksday2009.html.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Practically everyone has in some way been affected by breast cancer. Whether it is you who have fought this too common battle, a family member, or friend the hardship faced while fighting this disease both emotionally and financially is overwhelming.
The Christina S. Walsh foundation is a non profit organization which was created in Christina's memory after she lost her 2 1/2 year battle with breast cancer at the young age of 32.
" The mission of the Foundation is to provide financial assistance and comfort to breast cancer patients and their families. It is our hope that some of the hardships they are experiencing will be lessened."
This quote came from the official website of the foundation, which you can visit at,
The foundation mainly helps patients who's treatment is not covered by their insurance, receive proper care. Wigs which are very expensive, are provided for patients along with transportation to doctor's appointments, camisoles for mastectomy patients, hospice care and other needs. Surprisingly, many of these necessities are not covered by insurance companies or patients have been dropped by their insurance because they have been out of work.
Hopefully someday soon we will live in a world without breast cancer and there won't be a need for such foundations. But until that day it is so important to help those women and their families in any way possible. The Christina S. Walsh Foundation is able to help all the people they have by generous donations and fundraisers.
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