Rose Paving Co-Sponsored the 13th Annual JSF Cancer Support Center Walk of Hope

Rose Paving proudly sponsored the 13th Annual Walk of Hope organized by The Cancer Support Center. More than $116,000 was raised by participants from all over the Chicago-land area, including donations from “Team Rose Paving” consisting of Rose Paving staff members and their families. The funds are used to provide free programs for people and their families fighting cancer in 70 Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana communities.

“It is a priority at Rose Paving that we encourage participation in community events. We are grateful for the opportunity to sponsor the Walk of Hope and we enthusiastically support the extraordinary efforts of The Cancer Support Center, which helps to improve the quality of life to those families stricken by cancer,” said Alan Rose, CEO.

The event took place on October 9, 2011, at the Marie Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue, Homewood, IL. Walkers could choose a 1-, 3-, or 5-mile course. Over 1,000 walkers participated this year.

About Rose Paving Company:

Rose Paving Company leads in providing complete parking lot management solutions to commercial and industrial properties nationwide. Through strategic business units (SBUs), unique in the industry, Rose Paving is able to offer an expert approach to parking lot management for each situation or circumstance in a specific region.

Rose Paving performs all services related to paving including asphalt patching and repair; asphalt resurfacing; sealcoating; hot cracksealing; lot marking; installation and repair of concrete curbs, walks, and pads; storm sewer repair and installation; and green paving solutions.

Established in 1974, Rose Paving Company has three decades of leadership and an impressive, nationwide customer base. Rose Paving is a privately held company that maintains its corporate headquarters in Bridgeview, Illinois, and operates branch offices nationwide.

About The Cancer Support Center:

The Cancer Support Center in Homewood, IL. was formed in 1994 when two newly widowed, young mothers were looking for support for their families after the passing of their husbands. What began as a dinner table discussion has turned into a pillar resource for people in more than 70 Chicago southland and Northwest Indiana communities. The Center provides services free of charge to a diverse participant base including cancer patients, caregivers, children, teens and friends of the cancer patient. The Center’s services include: individual counseling, weekly support groups, and wellness programs.