The Path for Life Walkathon 2023: Numbers Down, Generosity Up

With LifePath’s fiscal year closing on June 30, we finished tallying totals for The Path For Life Walkathon. We are proud to share that the total raised through this event is $63,661 from team and individual fundraising, sponsorship, general event donations, and donations from the benefit concert hosted by Northfield Mount Hermon. 

This year’s total represents 457 gifts, with 128 of those being from donors who gave for the first time. Thank you to sponsors, donors, and fundraisers who were behind that new support. And thank you to the other 70% of you who returned to support us again this year. Compared to 2022, the number of gifts dipped by 28%, but our overall giving total only suffered a 7.5% decline. That means supporters this year have been extra generous—for which we are so grateful. Your support allows LifePath, a non-profit organization, to provide the programs and services needed by members of this community to secure their independence and allow them to age with dignity. 

Your support allows LifePath, a non-profit organization, to provide the programs and services needed by members of this community to secure their independence and allow them to age with dignity.

We offer special thanks to the local businesses listed below, that sponsored this 31st annual event:

This year’s teams and fundraisers showed such wonderful dedication as they engaged their connections in support of LifePath and those we serve. Your donors have shown unparalleled dedication to you and LifePath. The final team totals, as of June 30, are displayed in descending order with their team and captain’s name:

$5,109, Boardwalkers, Judi Fonsh
$4,429, Cheryl’s Pride, Brittani Brooks
$4,240, First Congregational Church of Shelburne, Alan and Deborah Coutinho
$3,375, Rethermalytes, Charlie Cornish
$2,729, South County Senior Center, Nicole Graves
$2,378, Food Brood, Debbie Mumblo
$2,294, Warwick Walkers, D. Carol Foote
$1,916, Clogston Cloggers, Charity Day
$1,114, Nutrition All-Stars, Ann Kaczenski
$1,033, Ambling Allies, Janis Merrell
$1,020, Greenfield Savings Bank, Linda Ackerman
$865, Gill/Montague Senior Center, Mary Jones and Elsie Gilman
$843, Virtus, Christina Anderson
$795, Over the Hill, Elizabeth Wilson
$600, Team Ryan, Sandra Ryan
$550, Athol Senior Center, Cathy Savoy
$478, Karen Fogliatti, individual fundraiser
$330, Athol Woman’s Club, Joyce Phinney
$210, Team PCA, Amy Dlugosz
$135, Team Sunshine, Donna Swain
$131, Team Weyers, Sharon Weyers
$40, Phillip Stones, Paula Haley

Congratulations on all your efforts and success!

The festive spirit enjoyed by attendees was built by YOU and a number of other merrymakers: all attendees, all sponsors, all community partners, all volunteers, LifePath staff, and all in-kind donors of food, entertainment, and prizes. Thank you!