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 Walk for Women, Inc.
PO Box 2698
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Phone: 956-761-4231
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Jayanna Enholm and her family
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In May 2003, a dearly beloved local friend, Jayanna
Enholm, was diagnosed with breast cancer. The small community of South
Padre Island immediately rallied to provide support to the entire
family. Jayanna's two-income family quickly became a single income
family and as finances soon became tenuous, several friends started a
benefit to help the Enholms through this difficult time.
Jayanna was
overjoyed at the amount of support from the community; but she insisted
that the benefit be more than just about fundraising; it should be about
education and promotion of breast cancer awareness to help all local
residents fighting breast cancer.
Today, Walk for Women is incorporated
and proud to be doing our fifth Walk. Once again, we are holding a three-day event,
including a banquet with a live and silent auction, a bay fishing
tournament and a three-mile walk on South Padre Island. With an expected
participation of close to 2000 people this year, the goal is to continue
to help those in need, not only monetarily, but also with ongoing
one-on-one support through the complex medical and psychosocial issues
one can face with this disease.
A special note: Today, Jayanna is
healthy and proud to say that she has been in remission for over 3 years
and when not being a significant part of this organization, which was
started on her behalf, she continues to enjoy caring for her beautiful
daughter Malaina and devoted husband Jim.
Current Officers
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Rennetta Silva, President |
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Christy Carrasco, Vice-President |
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Margie Swartz, Treasurer |
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Janet Nunez |
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Jackie Barber |
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Jayanna Enholm |
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Loraine Johnston |
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Debora Moore, Secretary |
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Cindy Gatchell |
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