Walk-In-The-Dark 2009 photos
of those who walked the Gold Path. Sorry, Purple Path walkers.

Lion Steve Lederman installed Lion Jim Mathieson's Lion fountain in Jim's patio area. Gail & Jim Mathieson hosted a pre-walk Bar-B-Que for walkers and family members.		Guard Dog Gus on duty with owner Lion Jim Mathieson, keeping the Elephants away from the picnic.
Chairman Lion Tony Ladd with new member Lion Dan Williams and Intern Josh Luetkehans.		Dorothy Troyer in conversation, Doris Borsch warming up, LionTony Ladd showing T shirts given out, Lion Jim Borsch looking on.
		Lion Walt Holden from Skokie Lions, Lions Ruth Carlson and Harold Gaede from Wheaton Lions and two other Lions from other clubs, found along the path.
Lion Geoge Newitt, 91, completing the 3 mile walk in record time.
Lion Jerry Schmeier, Lion Jim Mathieson with Gus, Gail Mathieson, Doris and Lion Jim Borsch		Lion Keith Carlson with new member Joe Hoff. Lion Walt Holden is in background
Lion Ruth Carlson, in pink, walking with Midge Roeser and others.		Lion Tony Ladd with Lion President Jim Atten

Here is the report as submitted by Josh:

Threatened by grey skies and rumors of storms, yesterday's Walk for Sight did not falter. Many smiling faces from different places all came together for one goal; to walk for those who cannot see. Registration seemed to run smoothly as Wheaton had 34 walkers and totaled a whopping $2895. That would average out to every walker giving $85, which is very generous and noble in this economic time. The music was bumping bringing songs from the 70's through today's music and even the Macarena showed her head. The dark sky did not stop the consumption at the hot dog stand or the great men and women that walked down the gold and purple paths that reached approximately 3 miles. The attitude of the event was service and very breath taking for an outside looking in. Seeing all these Lions, friends, and family, some walking with bum legs, some blind, and some being pushed in wheelchairs, all doing their part for that one goal was amazing.