Road of Life - Newsletter

		Road of Life - Fall Newsletter

In This Issue:

Fall 2004

•	Road of Life Awarded $15,000 Grant from Columbus Foundation

•	Road of Life Hiring for Five Employee Positions

•	U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Fingerhut Cites Road of Life as Inspiration for his Walk Across Ohio

•	Fill out Surveys, Raise Money for Road of Life

•	Road of Life founder Rob Emrich Honored as One of Columbus’ ‘Forty Under 40’

Road of Life Awarded $15,000 Grant from Columbus Foundation

On July 23, Road of Life was announced as the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Betty Totten and Rebecca J. Wickersham funds of the Columbus Foundation. This grant will support Road of Life’s cancer prevention program targeted to fourth grade in Columbus Public Schools to encourage healthy lifestyle habits, specifically focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and smoking cessation.
This grant was part of the Columbus Foundation’s annual health grant cycle. The Columbus Foundation President and CEO, Douglas F. Kridler announced in a press release: “The Columbus Foundation continues to prioritize the funding of innovative projects that can result in a healthier central Ohio. We’re focused on making sure our discretionary grants have the maximum impact on the community’s greatest needs."
Look for a feature on Road of Life in the upcoming issue of The Columbus Foundation’s “Donor Connection.”

Visit the Columbus Foundation's Website Here

U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Fingerhut Cites Road of Life as Inspiration for his Walk Across Ohio

Road of Life was honored to be cited by State Senator Eric Fingerhut as a major inspiration for his recently completed U.S. Senate campaign walk across Ohio. Fingerhut was present at the conclusion of Road of Life’s Bicentennial Walk in September, 2003 and was impressed by the organization’s spirit and determination and the powerful imagery of a state-wide walk. According to the official press release “The idea to walk across Ohio was inspired, in part, by Road of Life, a non-profit organization, which supports cancer prevention for children.” Fingerhut used Road of Life: Ohio 2004 as a blueprint for his own trek and mentioned the influence of Road of Life in speeches throughout his walk.

Visit the "Walk Ohio" website for more information

Road of Life founder Rob Emrich Honored as One of Columbus’ ‘Forty Under 40’

Road of Life chairman and founder Rob Emrich was recently honored as one of Business First’s 2004 Forty Under 40. This annual award ‘aims to recognize energetic and enterprising up-and-comers from Central Ohio’s business community under the age of 40.’ From nominations submitted to the paper, a panel of judges selected [candidates] who stood out based on three key criteria: career development and achievement, professional and peer recognition, and their engagement with community and civic programs and initiatives. For more information on the award or to attend the awards ceremony, please visit their website here or look for the newspaper on newsstands today.

Full Article Here

Road of Life Hiring for Five Employee Positions

Road of Life’s summer newsletter featured a story about a $300,000 federal grant Road of Life has received through the AmeriCorps*VISTA program. At that time it was unclear when those funds would be ready to be disbursed. Road of Life is happy to announce that it recently received confirmation from the AmeriCorps program that the organization can begin to recruit and hire members for the VISTA program. These VISTAs can be hired as soon as November, though Road of Life is focusing more heavily on filling the positions by July of 2005. Those interested in giving a year of service through this remarkable program should contact Road of Life at office@roadoflife.org or (614) 221-1235 to learn more about specific job opportunities and the benefits available to them as VISTAs.

Visit the AmeriCorp*VISTA website here.

Fill out Surveys, Raise Money for Road of Life

Road of Life has begun a partnership with Premium Knowledge Group, a market research firm based in Seattle, which could provide a substantial fundraising boost to the organization. Premium Knowledge Group gathers consumer preference information by collecting anonymous surveys distributed through non-profit organizations. Every completed survey results in a donation of between $75 and $250 directly to Road of Life. The surveys are quick to fill out (15 -20 minutes, at the most) and COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS. If you are interested in a quick and easy way to help Road of Life, please contact Matt Youngner at youngner@roadoflife.org or (614) 221-1235.

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