9 1 9 | N O RT H R A L E I G H
IT’S ALL ABOUT HOPE 31st Annual Thad and Alice Eure Walk for Hope Oct. 13 Each year, thousands of participants come together at the Angus Barn in North Raleigh to show solidarity for family, friends, and community members living with a mental illness. After the walk is over, participants join in a celebration of their achievement with a family-friendly afternoon of food, games, music, and prizes. The 31st Annual Walk for Hope is Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Angus Barn on Glenwood Avenue just south of I-540 in North Raleigh.
Parking is available in two separate areas off of Lumley Road, with free shuttles available 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.: • 8081 Arco Corporate Drive, near the exit of Lumley Road & I-540 • 9600 Lumley Road The walk event is a day filled with family fun and prizes. All registered participants receive a T-shirt and are invited to join the post-Walk celebration with kids’ activities, food, music and more. Top fundraisers receive special prizes and recognition, and everyone is entered into the event raffle for more prizes. For more information, call 919-781-9255, email walkforhope@ walkforhope.com, or visit walkforhope.com.
The Walk for Hope features two different events: • 5K (3.1 miles): Begins at the Angus Barn on Hwy 70, turns around at the Umstead Visitor Center, and returns to the Angus Barn. • 1-mile Family Fun Nature Hike around the Angus Barn Lake.
Elizabeth Vargas to Speak at Evening of Hope Event Evening of Hope Annual Charity Dinner, Auction Presented by CPI Security, the Evening of Hope is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at The Pavilion at the Angus Barn in North Raleigh. Special guest and keynote speaker for the 2018 annual charity dinner and auction is Elizabeth Vargas, an Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, TV anchor, and mental health advocate. Benefiting the Foundation of Hope for Research & Treatment of Mental Illness, the Evening of Hope event features an elegant five-course dinner – served with exceptional wine pairings – prepared by Iron Chef Walter Royal, as well as a live auction, a silent auction, and the keynote address. For more information or purchase tickets, call 919-781-9255, or visit walkforhope.com. 50
www.919Magazine.com
September/October 2019
