Wendy's Walk

The attendees at the Walk were lucky to be introduced to and meet both of last year’s award winners, Mariana Flores and Sophie Lin. Also, it was so exciting to see prior years’ winners Gretchen Troxell, Genevieve Pfister, Ben Phillips and Meghan Springer.

The Wendy O. Ward Foundation was founded in 2014.  As one of its primary missions, the Foundation and its volunteers will plan and coordinate a yearly charitable event called “Wendy’s Walk” in memory of Wendy.  The purpose of the event is to gather in Wendy’s memory and celebrate her life, especially for her two kids, Leo and Jack, now ages 17 and 14.  Wendy was a person who touched so many lives with her love, laughter and energy.  With her life cut short, Wendy deserves to be celebrated and Jack and Leo deserve to see firsthand the impact their mommy had on so many lives.

Wendy’s Walk 2022 — A Successful Return!

Friends, family and more returned after two years away for “Virtual Wendy’s Walks” due to Covid-19 to gather together again at the seventh annual Wendy’s Walk which took place on June 25, 2022 at the Columbus Park of Roses. Over 150 people attended and participated in the event the included music, games, crafts, dinner, beverages and a walk around the beautiful Park of Roses together in memory of Wendy.  Donations from individuals and corporations before, at and after the event reached over $13,000!  The Foundation is grateful to all those who came out to Wendy’s Walk and especially all those who helped make the event possible and such a success.

At Wendy’s Walk, Bill Jelinek Photography again graciously donated photography services at the Walk and captures some amazing moments.  Bill’s photos are available to view here (link to gallery) on the Foundation’s website as well as on the Facebook page.  Please consider Bill Jelinek Photography for your family and event photography!  http://billjelinekphotography.zenfolio.com/

The attendees at the Walk were lucky to be introduced to and meet both of last year’s award winners, Mariana Flores and Sophie Lin. Also, it was so exciting to see prior years’ winners Gretchen Troxell, Genevieve Pfister, Ben Phillips and Meghan Springer.

Several companies join again in donating to the Foundation and Wendy’s Walk - through monetary or in-kind contributions - making the event possible.  Wendy’s Walk 2022 contributors included Stand Energy Corporation, Altenau Financial Services, Luckett Communication Papers, Fidelity, Cardinal Health and Farmwell Seeds LLC.  Special thanks to Andy Limbert and Resonant Interactive for the continued generous in-kind web and technical services.  All contributions received have and will be used for the costs of the 2022 Wendy’s Walk, the costs of future Wendy’s Walk events and most importantly toward the establishment of the annual Wendy O. Ward Memorial Scholarship.