First to Care Program
Wright & Filippis Employees Reach Out to the Community

Christopher & Banks MS Walk

Sheila Tozer, Dawn Eatmon, Mark DeYoub, Peggy Cedar, Crista Gallo, and Gerry Mato hosted a barbecue lunch to raise money for their MS Walk team.

Several WF employees participated in the 2004 Christopher & Banks MS Walk. The walks were held in various locations throughout Michigan during the months of April and May. Money raised will be used to support national research into finding a cure for MS, local programs and events.

Lighthouse of Oakland County
A group of Wright & Filippis employees volunteered their time at Lighthouse of Oakland County, an organization that provides immediate assistance for low-income families and senior citizens. The group made food baskets for Thanksgiving to be distributed to those in need.

Lighthouse volunteers

This One's for the Children

Marquette Team: (Front Row) Mike Emerson, Nesped Albert, Johnny Latourneau, Charlie Latourneau, Bryan Batucci (Back Row) Scott Cutler, Terry LaMere, Kathy LaMere, Cece Latourneau, Stacy Gray, Stephanie Jones, Bill Yoder (Not pictured) Suzie Yoder, Joe Baczkowski

Walking 13 miles to raise money is not unusual for Ray Barlond, a prosthetist in Battle Creek. Since 2001, Ray has been taking the annual walk to raise money for abused and neglected children of Southwest Michigan. The walk is to coincide with a local radio station's roof-sit, which is also to raise money for the children. This year, Ray walked behind his wife's car, stopping at pre-determined locations to collect money. Ray typically raises between $500 and $800 each year. "Each year, I try to make the walk a little farther than the year before," said Ray, "and each year I strive to raise a little more money for the kids."