WE WANT YOU TO HELP US STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER!!! This is an event that has touched many of our members; some more than others. Once again, The Rebel Legion and the 501st Legion united to do their part to stamp out breast cancer at the 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at Pottawatomie Park along the gorgeous Fox River in historic St. Charles, Illinois. 
It has rained on us for the past few years, but the event was blessed with cool temps, but gorgeous, sunny skies.
After all the troopers, characters, and pilots mingled with the dedicated people in attendance, 
it was time to get down to business to conquer what we came to do; the 5K walk against breast cancer.
a few troopers needed pit stops prior to the walk
A good number of troopers participated in the walk
Even Darth Vader crossed the finish line!
Troopers stood by to welcome and cheer on other members and walkers alike.
Just because our part of the walk was over, our business was not. The organizers of the event celebrated those people/teams that went above and beyond. We were honored by the mind blowing accomplishment from one of our own; Phyllis Schulte. Her dedication to this event goes back almost a decade and her hard work paid off as she collected $2055.00 in donations and was awarded #1 in single person donation collections. We are so proud of you, Phyllis. It's an honor troop beside you! Phyllis was brought on stage and presented with an award to honor her dedication
This was just the beginning, though. Through the dedication of both 501st Legion and Rebel Legion members, many of whom started their own fundraising teams, we were presented with an award for being #1 out of 42 total teams for donations earned. 
Although the total at the time the certificate was printed said $4501.00, the actual amount that was earned was $4751.00!!! The original goal that was set was $2500. This was blown away and the goal was raised to $4000.00. The total speaks for itself about the dedication these two groups have for joining together towards a great cause. After business was done, we were able celebrate the achievement of trooper Gina Martino who celebrated her 100th event as a trooper.
Members Hawk and Kim Worley baked trooper Martino a cake with an edible patch which she quickly devoured.
The cake was so delicious, it created joy for everyone who took part.
We also celebrated the inaugural event for first time trooper and new member Eric Werner who rocked his new Stormtrooper armor. He is on the right
Welcome to your new family, Eric!! It was an epic day all around. Fun and joy was had by both troopers and their families.
A huge thanks to all troopers who attended:
Gina Martino 6216 Bespin Leia
Scott Miller Rebel X-wing pilot
Tyler Meier DZ50488 Tusken Raider
Dylan Van Horn Rebel X-wing pilot (Porkins)
Jody McQuarters Dz 6443 Tusken Raider
Steve Mammen 7345 Rebel X-wing pilot
Aaron Brigman SL 2875 Darth Vader
Ted O'Sullivan SL 943 Royal Imperial Guard
Dave Klima TK 12155 Stormtrooper
Matt Frysztak TK 8596 Stormtrooper
Brian Troyan TB 8968 Biker Scout
River TB 3166 Biker Scout
Eric Werner TK 41551 Stormtrooper
Patric Klehr Rebel Chewbacca
Jose Mata TX 19800 Shadowtrooper
Aimee Jorgensen TB101 Tusken Raider
Partick Lewis TK 52809 Stormtrooper
Darcy Jorgensen TB 81470 Biker scout
Mary Walton BH 5202 Support staff/photog
Phyllis Schulte 1951 Rebel X-wing pilot
Steve Gaza TK 4034 Stormtrooper
Samantha Scholl Rebel Snowbunny
Kevin Skiera TK 9336 Stormtrooper
Neil Auer TK 3446 Imperial Gunner
Shannon Buetsch BH 82371 Boussh
Tom Turner Rebel Rebel Fleet Trooper
Tara Turner Rebel Rebel Fleet Trooper
Kim Worley DZ 12108 Tusken raider
Jim Norman TK 8114 Stormtrooper
29 troopers X 4 hours= 116 man hours
edited to add participants by Schph Gochi -and adjusted the hours total..
