Walking It Forward

Walking It Forward

A warm, sunny fall day set the stage for the Second Annual Walk Off for Cancer sponsored by North Elementary School to benefit the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.

Friday, September 19th, more than 450 students, teachers, and staff walked the exterior perimeter of the school building. They celebrated the joy of physical exercise, being outdoors, and raising money to help others. More than 25 miles were covered and the walk raised $3,000. The 2014 total was almost three times the $1,100 amount donated last year. Every class contributed. The top three donations were made by the students of Janet Hansen ($301), Kristin Ross ($353), and Jeff Lisy ($521).

The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Chicago Cubs First Baseman Anthony Rizzo. Anthony realized during his own battle with cancer that no matter how difficult fighting cancer was for him, it was even more difficult for his family. Anthony believes that an individual does not battle cancer alone, but that the whole family does. The Mission of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation is to raise money for cancer research and to provide support to children and their families battling the disease. The Foundation is run entirely by Anthony's family, his close friends and his management team with Anthony providing oversight and leadership.