DATE: Sunday, September 8, 2024 (Rain or Shine)
TIME: Pre-registration begins at 9 am. Walk starts at 10 am.
LOCATION: Joe Palaia Park, Deal Rd & Whalepond Rd (entrance nearest Deal Rd), Oakhurst, NJ 07755
REGISTRATION (online registration closes Sept. 6)
- $25 - Adults (T-shirt included, while supplies last)
- $10 - Children (12 and under)
- $30 - Day of walk registration
WAIVER: All participants must sign our waiver.
For more information about the walk, please contact us at (732)531-2574 or herc3000@aol.com.
Our Newest Participants
- Sabina Gritta $25.00 raised
- Anthony Iaquinto
- Josephine Iaquinto
- Vincent Santostefano
- James Santostefano
- Stephen Santostefano
- Jimmy Santostefano
- Dianna Santostefano
- Joanna Romanello
- Hank Ludington
Event Sponsor
6th Annual Flame Out - A Walk to Extinguish RSD/CRPS
Now that we have fully emerged from the Covid Pandemic life has returned to near normal. What hasn't changed is the need to support the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association.
Our daughter, Judy, suffers from a disabling, chronic, neuropathic disease, RSD/CRPS. Misfiring nerves send continual pain signals to the brain. The McGill Pain Index classifies RSD as one of the most painful disorders, ranking as high as 46 out of 50. It ranks higher than the pain of childbirth and kidney stones. It has been described as more painful than amputation of a finger, without anesthesia. RSD patients liken it to your skin being on fire, with no relief.
There is presently no cure for the disease. As an Orphan disease, there is little incentive for pharmaceutical companies or the medical community to address the underlying causes or explore treatment options. Only awareness and education of the medical profession and the public will result in research and treatment options.
That is where RSDSA comes in. As the only National advocate, for 40 years, they need your support.
Please join us as our Pain Warriors step off to remember those who, daily, battle this insidious disease. You’ll meet some of the bravest and most inspiring people you’ll ever come in contact with.
This year’s walk is honoring Jim Broatch, recently retired Executive Vice President and Director, and is titled Ever Forward!
If you feel that you will not be able to participate in the walk, we ask that you make every effort to donate. RSDSA needs funding to continue its mission.
If you prefer, you can send a check payable to RSDSA and mail to:
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 12
PO Box 276
Allenhurst, N.J. 07711.
We will record the donation and forward it to RSDSA. 100% of donations go to RSDSA. All costs of running the walk are underwritten by long time supporters.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 12 is our Event Sponsor. Additional Sponsors are welcome.
For information, contact us at 732-531-2574 or herc3000@aol.com.
We thank you, in advance, for your support. Let’s make this a memorable day.
Linda, Bob, Judy, Dana, & Charlie
Jim Broatch
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Flame Out 2024 Leaderboard
- 1 Robert Hopkins $8,002.75 raised
- 2 Linda Hopkins $4,024.01 raised
- 3 Judy Hopkins $2,710.10 raised
- 4 Dana Iaquinto $1,120.00 raised
- 5 Sheila Vandaly $28.50 raised
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1 Diana & Peter Smith $5,000.00
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2 Daniel Higgins $1,000.00
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3 Roberta Palendrano $1,000.00
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4 David Drummond $517.50
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5 VFW Post 2226 $500.00
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SPONSORS
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RSDSA Sponsors
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Michael and Lynn Coatney
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TJ Whalen FoundationDr. and Mrs Lawrence and Judy Zager in loving memory of Hunter & Lia Zager
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Event Sponsors
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Diana and Peter Smith in memory of Stephanie Theresa Smith
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Silver Sponsors
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Daniel Higgins
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Bronze Sponsors
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O'Dowd Transportation
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Jill and David Drummond
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Orange Sponsors
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In-Kind Sponsors