Walk To D’Feet ALS raises more than $65,000

By Barbara Luis
Staff Writer

More than 500 volunteers strolled through Vasona Park in Los Gatos on Oct. 19 to raise money for ALS research during the “Walk To D’Feet ALS.” While enjoying the warm weather of a perfect fall day, 25 enthusiastic and energetic teams raised more than $65,000 for the local chapter of the ALS association in memory of Doris Dillon and others. Dillon was a nationally renowned Almaden teacher who died of the debilitating disease a few years ago. Members of “Doris’ Sunshine Club” trudged merrily between the group picnic area and the dam, then headed back for a delicious barbecue and social time. Several other walks are taking place in northern California, and many more are planned throughout the country. For more information on ‘the Walk,’ contact Jennifer Blanchet, development associate, by phone at (800) 209-0433 or by e-mail at jennifer@alsabayarea.org