National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month and we’re pretty excited about it! Not only is this the perfect time for us to recognize and say ‘Thank You’ to our current volunteers (more on that later!), but it is also a time to highlight the benefits of volunteering, and showcase all of the different ways that prospective volunteers […]
What’s Art Got To Do With It?
What’s Art Got To Do With It? We’re more than just a mentoring program. On Saturday, March 25th five matches (5 mentors and 5 mentees) completed the first of four 2017 sessions for our Heart to Home Program. The group sessions, lead by Drica Lobo, utilize art to further cultivate sharing and to strengthen the […]
Mentor Mixer Vibes
We had a great time honoring all of our Mentors at our Annual Mentor Mixer. Thank you for coming out and making the night truly magical and special. Just like each and every one of you. We love you. You can always look at our YouTube Account to see videos of some of our latest […]
LET’S GET STARTED!
It is time! Grab your most trusted comrades who enjoy friendship and fun! Friendship Bowl (previously Bowl-A-Thon) is a time to raise funds and awareness for Walk With Sally, enjoy your time with a mentee, and honor a loved one. On March 11th, we will bowl at PV Bowl in costume, but start your online […]
December 2016 Recap Video
December and 2016 were so good to us. Take a look at what we’ve been up to… We look forward to 2017, and walking right by your side. 😉
The Absolute JOY of giving.
A lot happens when you give a gift. We aren’t just giving a materialistic thing. Many times, we we are giving experiences. Some of these monetary or “materialistic” donations create opportunity, friendship, and the ability to pursue passions. By giving hiking boots, you can give the gift of the outdoors and nature. A […]
Meet Scotty & Dylan
Dylan lost his dad to cancer when he was 3 years old. At 9 years old, he was matched with Scotty through the Walk With Sally mentoring program. These two have now been friends for nearly 2 years. Here’s what Dylan’s mom, Jenny, has to say about his time in the Walk With Sally program: […]
Give a Little Bit
In spirit of #givingtuesday, we wanted to highlight some great places to donate your clothes and used goodies as you prepare for the holiday season. We always love when donors ask if we could use some of their gently used items, and sometimes we can. Other times, we recommend to check out the following: […]
Adventure + Zen
Paddle boards, bounce-house waterslides, art, and meditation. Sounds like the ideal day, no? Our last Friendship Activity hosted at the Bay Club Redondo Beach was an absolute perfect balance, the yin and yang of how we should live our lives. The ocean has always signified that balance of joy, calm, adventure, fear, conquest, […]
Not just a mentor, but a friend for life
A third of all Walk With Sally friendships involve kids with a loved one affected by breast cancer. This is a story about one of those friendships. Back in 2012, Georgina was battling breast cancer. With all the uncertainties of her prognosis, she knew this for certain: her daughter, Samantha, would always – always […]
