The Bud Rue Memorial Walk for Social Justice

October 16, 2005

On or about the third Sunday of each October, members of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship organize The Bud Rue Walk for Social Justice to raise funds for organizations whose work helps to support social justice in the area.

The walk is an easy five-mile stroll along back roads in Beach Lake, PA beginning and ending at the Berlin Community Center. A sweep car continually drives the route. Walkers can choose to leave the walk at any point. An abundant potluck meal is provided following the walk at the Community Center, beginning around 2:00 p.m.
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IF YOU HAVE PICTURES OF THE 1996, '98, OR '99 WALKS (WHICH WE DIDN'T PHOTOGRAPH), PLEASE LET US KNOW.

To collect pledges and join in the walk, print out this pledge form and let the Fellowship know of your interest. If you can't make the walk yourself, you can make a generous donation by mail to the address shown at the bottom of this page. All funds collected are distributed to the designated organizations the following spring.

How did this event get started? Bud Rue was a charter member of the Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Back in 1993, he asserted that, while he thoroughly enjoyed talks and discussions, he felt strongly that the group should be "out there doing something" to help less fortunate people. So after helping to organize the Wayne County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, he persuaded the Fellowship to sponsor a fundraiser with proceeds to be donated to local charities.


'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret Mead
Who was Bud Rue?

Bud himself was unable to complete that first Walk. Each year since then, consistent with our statement of purpose, the Fellowship has sponsored the Bud Rue Memorial Walk for Social Justice to help our neighbors. During the first walk, Bud fell victim to a cardiopulmonary arrest, brought on by an asthma attack, and he died. The Fellowship has carried the event forward annually, named in Bud's memory, benefiting the same original charities.


Funds raised by year

 

2008 BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATIONS

Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County, 827 Church St., Honesdale, PA 18431 [HfHI]
Habitat for Humanity of Sullivan County, PO Box 695, Harris, NY 12742-0695 [HfHI]
Rape Intervention Services & Education, Sturgis Road, Monticello, NY 12701
Victims Intervention Program, PO Box 986, Honesdale, PA 18431


100% OF FUNDS RAISED BENEFIT THE ABOVE ORGANIZATIONS

Press Clips

UUs support Habitat for Humanity and victim's groups, The River Reporter, October , 2003
Bud Rue's legacy and dreams live on through memorial walk, The Weekly Almanac, October 23, 2003
Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Grace Eno, The River Reporter, March 13, 2003
Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, March 13, 2003
Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, November 28, 2002
Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, November 7 2001
Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, November 15, 2001
Walk for Social Justice scheduled Sunday, The Times Herald-Record, October 17, 2001
Letter of appeal: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, October 11, 2001
Letter of thanks: Fellowship president Tom Lisenbee, The River Reporter, October 26, 2000
'Social justice' groups get walk-a-thon checks, The River Reporter, May 11, 2000
Bud Rue memorial walk takes a new turn, The River Reporter, October 8 and 15, 1998
Walk-a-thon proceeds will exceed $15,000, The River Reporter, July 10, 1997
Rain holds back for Bud Rue walk-a-thon, The River Reporter, October 24, 1996
Walk-a-thon shares proceeds The Sullivan County Democrat, November 6, 1995
'Faith with feet': Rue memorial draws a crowd, The River Reporter, November 2, 1995
Bud Rue Memorial draws a crowd of walkers, The River Reporter, October 26, 1995
Humanities walk honors founder, The Times Herald-Record, October 23, 1995
Walk-a-thon registration still open, The River Reporter, October 19, 1995
Unitarian Universalists put feet where mouth is, The River Reporter, February 23, 1994
Friends gather for 'Bud' Rue memorial, The Weekly Almanac, November 5, 1993
Crossing the river (editorial), The River Reporter, November 4, 1993
'Bud' Rue's convictions were apparent in his work, The Weekly Almanac, October 29, 1993
Organizer dies on walkathon, The Times Herald-Record, October 25, 1993

Logo from the 2002 walk-a-thon t-shirt, artwork by Laurie Stuart.

MAILING ADDRESS OF SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, P.O. Box 47, Narrowsburg, NY 12764
UDUUF Website

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