Team members of Andrea’s Army walked in Summer Stroll 2013, in memory of their daughter, sister and friend, Andrea “Andy” Keehn. From left: Paul (holding Farnsworth) and Abby Keehn, of Ambler, Jim Griffin, of Wyndmoor, Madge Keehn, of Erdenheim, Gloria and Walter Keehn, of Lafayette Hill.
More than 1,000 children, families, doctors and even a few four-legged friends will strap on their sneakers on June 21 for the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern Pennsylvania signature fundraiser, the Summer Stroll. The Summer Stroll is a five-mile non-competitive walk that honors those affected by epilepsy/seizure disorders. The largest event of its kind in the area, the Stroll is instrumental in creating awareness about epilepsy and raising funds for the EFEPA’s free programs.
The Summer Stroll kicks off with registration at 8 a.m. Walkers hit the path by 9 a.m. Starting on Forbidden Drive, the route is a 5-mile loop along the beautiful Wissahickon creek for 2.5 miles with a turnaround at the Valley Green Inn. After the Stroll, walkers will enjoy a light picnic lunch and family activities including face painting, crafts and children’s entertainment. Last year the Summer Stroll raised more than $125,000 for the EFEPA’s free programs and services. The foundation hopes to surpass that mark this year with a fundraising goal of $140,000.
