2018 Monk Mile Pack Walk: A Look at the First Steps

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Friends from near and far, thank you for participating in the inaugural New Skete “Virtual” Monk Mile Pack Walk! This recent fundraising initiative invited individuals, families, and teams to register online and raise funds through friends, family, co-workers, and those in their own communities to benefit the Monks of New Skete.

This virtual online event kicked off in March and culminated on May 5, 2018, when those registered, regardless of location, took a walk with their dogs in honor of the Monks.  It was the generosity and enthusiasm of so many of you that made this unique fundraising event a great success—and certainly one that will become a tradition! Funds raised will go toward much-needed renovations to the Monks’ living quarters- starting with assessments, designs and plan development.

Some fun facts about this event:
  • ·         $30,000+: The amount of monies donated to this event to benefit the Monks of New Skete 
  • ·         95% of total funds were raised online! 
  • ·         39: Number of registered Monk Mile fundraisers
  • ·         225: Number of individual donations

Coming soon: Save the date and event details for 2019! If you would like information on how your organization or company can become a partner for this event, please contact Karen Gladstone, Director of Advancement and Stewardship at karengladstone@newskete.org or 518.677.3928 ext. 214.

With sincere gratitude, the Monks thank all of you for making this event a success, and they invite all of you to join in the fun next year! Here are photos of the pack at New Skete as well as some photos other walkers sent in from their “Monk Mile!” 

















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