I would like to thank King residents for their generous support for the Virtual Walk for Wellness, the fund-raiser by CHATS (Community and Home Assistance to Seniors).

And I want to thank the many people who encouraged me throughout the week to fulfill my commitment to walk the 50,000 steps.

I participated as a representative of King Township council; and I am very proud to report that I raised $2,595, about 10 per cent of the total fund-raising goal! Total funds raised are not confirmed yet, but it appears that CHATS is very close to meeting its goal of $25,000.

Personally, I gained two things: a good habit of walking regularly was renewed and I appreciated hearing the stories from various donors as to how CHATS has helped them to help the seniors in their extended families to continue living independently.

Photos and story courtesy The King Weekly