Thank you to our Sponsors!

Thank you so much to the Austin-area Schlotzsky's restaurants for their donation of 500 bottles of water for walk participants and volunteers!  We are touched that EVERY single Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Georgetown locations are participating in proceed events which will donate 20% of sales to the walk!  Eat Schlotzsky's on Sept. 14, 21, 28!

The Westin Austin at the Domain has been kind enough to donate two rooms to families with children fighting cancer who are traveling from other areas of Texas to attend the Austin walk!  In addition, the Westin has donated a one night weekend stay which will be awarded to a top fundraiser!  Stop by their Facebook page and say thanks from CureSearch!

The Austin CureSearch Walk can always count on A Trip to Bountiful owner, Becky to support us!  (Not to mention, FEED us yummy snacks on the day of the walk!)  Stop by her bakery in Westlake or the Bee Cave location and thank them for supporting us!  They're also on Facebook!

We are excited to start a new Austin CureSearch Walk tradition!  On Tuesday September 13, Cypress Grill in South Austin will also be holding a proceeds night benefitting the walk!  20% of sales will be donated!  A few of the walk committee members will be on hand this evening and we'd love for you to come say hello!  Visit the Cypress Grill Facebook page to thank them for supporting CureSearch!

Everyone at the walk will receive a coupon for a free cookie from Potbelly!  Thanks for your support!

Mr. Chad Freytag of Freytag's Florist was kind enough to donate a $50 gift card that we can award a top fundraiser!  In addition, he has also approved the addition of CureSearch to their Helping Hands Program.  During every purchase, customers can choose a non-profit to receive 5% of the order total and CureSerch as been added to this list!  Help me say thank you!

Can you think of a restaurant that might be willing to donate a portion of proceeds to the Austin CureSearch walk?  The Walk Committee is also still in need of balloons, helium and food for the walk.  If you can help, leave a comment on the blog or email Sarah at austincuresearchwalk@gmail.com.  Thank you for making the 3rd Annual Austin CureSearch Walk a success!

Welcome

Welcome to the Austin CureSearch Walk blog!  Your walk committee has been hard at work since early this spring to make sure that the 3rd Annual Austin CureSearch walk is a huge success!  This year the fundraising goal has been set at $58,000 and as of today our fabulous teams have already raised almost $39,500.  Can we get to $60,000 by September 24?

There are currently 26 teams signed up and just under 200 walkers.  To help recruit for the walk and spread the word about childhood cancer awareness month, multiple events will be taking place around town.  Check back often to view the calendar on the blog main page!

Just to highlight a few:

• Tuesday September 13th will be CureSearch night at Cypress Grill!  20% of the evening's proceeds will benefit the Austin CureSearch Walk so please come out for dinner, Tuesdays are "Shrimptacular" and multiple shrimp specials are available!
• Wednesday(s) September 14, 21, 28 ALL Austin-area Schlotzsky's locations will donate 20% of your total purchase to the CureSearch Walk when you tell them you're with CureSearch!  Austin, Round, Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Georgetown are included, 4-10PM!  Find a location near you!
• During the Austin City Council meeting on Thursday September 22, Mayor Lee Leffingwell will present a childhood cancer awareness poclamation.
• The CureSearch Walk is Saturday September 24, registration begins at 8AM and opening ceremonies kick off at 9AM!  We can't wait to see you there!