ILWU locals, industry companies and our friends - make a BIG difference.
Children bring great joy. Children are mankind’s constant beginning, the foundation of our families and the fulfillment of our lives. When cancer, which strikes without regard to race, gender or wealth, grips a child’s life and tries to rob their future, the community rallies to find cures. One person alone does not have the power to reverse cancer’s scourge. People uniting and contributing multiply the chances that cures will be discovered. ILWU Locals and affiliates, our industry companies and friends refuse to leave a child to fend for themselves. ILWU Walk the Coast thanks the generous donors who make our annual fundraiser to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s fight to fund research and provide family assistance a success. Our total donations are over the $1.3 million mark but more work needs to be done. Please join us in 2024 by making your donation today. Thanks to all.
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Our MILLION DOLLAR Party!
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
We hit the “jackpot” by raising $11,995 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. On December 6th, after a forced pandemic break, our ILWU Walk the Coast Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament came back! It was a “full house” of 98 players who came and enjoyed an evening of fun and friendship. They weren’t “bluffing” about their desire to help save children’s lives. Mickey Gonzalez of ILWU Films created a video which has enjoyed over Instagram 6,000 hits.
Alex’s Story
The history of ILWU Walk the Coast is not complete without the selfless inspiration of Alexandra "Alex" Scott. Alex’s life is the account of youth stolen by cancer. Before her time was cut short at age 8, her selfless dedication to find cures for childhood cancer raised $1,000,000. Alex would have celebrated her 27th birthday this year. Alex’s spirit lives through her Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Her vision funds cancer research and family support. Watch a video message from Alex’s mother Liz.
We also invite you to watch a video message from International Longshore and Warehouse President William “Willie” Adams, posted on the ILWU Walk the Coast Facebook page. That is where you too can post your video and enjoy fellow ALSF supporter’s videos.
We Need Your Support
Act today! Rally the members of your local, make your donation and submit your video to the ILWU Walk the Coast Facebook page. We are asking every ILWU local in Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada to donate and post videos showing their support for ALSF and ILWU Walk the Coast. Please visit the ILWU Walk the Coast Facebook page. For tips on creating your video and holding a fundraiser, please view our guide.
Need More Help?
For help or questions contact Director of Contract Administration & Arbitration Robert Maynez, [email protected] or ILWU Credit Union Vice President Robert York, [email protected].
Our mission continues. Please join us. Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
ILWU Walk the Coast Committee
