On behalf of the Genesee County Church World Service CROP WALK Committee, we would like to thank all who participated, either by walking or supporting someone who did. This year the walk raised more than $4,300.

Walking in Batavia and the Village of Corfu, more than 100 people, from children to senior citizens, came together to raise money, helping to provide hunger-related education and services locally and throughout the world.

Local recipients included the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Program and Genesee County United Way’s Backpack Program. Non-perishable food items were also donated and given to the food pantry in Genesee County.

Next year’s walk is scheduled for April 29^th. All are welcome to join in the planning and in helping to raise awareness and funding, one step at a time.

(Rev. James Morasco, Morganville United Church of Christ)

25% of funds raised will stay here in Genesee County, 75% of funds raised will be used in the US and around the world. This year our local funds will be directed to the Migrant Ministry and Catholic Charities. Non-perishable food items collected as part of the Walk will go to the food pantry at the Salvation Army.

This year’s Walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, the Walk begins at 9:00 a.m. You can choose to walk either a 3K route or a 2K route. Maps will be available at registration.

If you are interested in participating, please contact any member of the team for more information, or Bob Knipe, bobknipe@hotmail.com or 343-5991.

The Genesee County CROP Walk Planning Team

Roula Alkhouri, Nancy Balbick. Ron Hallman, Bob Knipe, John McGowan, Jim Morasco, Martha Morasco, Sherri Schaus, Beth Stich, Dave VanScoy