For the second consecutive year, the Aphasia Center of California participated in the Volunteer Center's annual Walk, "The Human Race."

This year, more than 30 Aphasia Center walkers got up early to walk along the Lafayette Reservoir in Contra Costa County to raise money for the ACC. Stroke survivors, including those using canes and wheelchairs, came out to support the Center.

These individuals and others enlisted the help of more than 150 donors who made contributions benefiting the ACC. The Aphasia Center of California raised more than $3,500 to be used for program services for those affected by aphasia.

We hope to make next year's Human Race an even bigger success. Please join us in increasing awareness and program services for those with aphasia by collecting donations for next year's event. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, May 12th, 2001!

The Aphasia Center of California held a drawing for people who had collected the most Human Race donations. The winners were:

Judi Briano
Judy Clark
Marvin Gerber
Iste Ingham
Mary Jane Laufenberg
Jim Santanna
Pat Springer
Lynnda Tabor
John Terry
Philip Tien
George Yee

A big thank you goes to these companies for their donations to the Aphasia Center of California. Please help us thank them with your business!

The Cantina Restaurant-Oakland
Glenview Florist-Oakland
Italian Colors Restaurant-Oakland
Pastino's Pasta & Pizza-Oakland
Sophie's Restaurant-Oakland
Toot Sweets Bakery-Berkeley
Trader Joe's-Danville

And thanks to everyone who helped put the event together: Enid Meyer & Sid Dommes, Vicki & Don Welcome, Ellen Bernstein-Ellis, Sue Ewing, and Roberta Elman.