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Irish Whisper Walk of Hope a success

| 16 May 2016 | 11:27
    Photos by Don Webb of Spider Webb Photography Many who walked wore their green for the Irish Whisper Walk. The group also raised money by selling merchandise and hosting a tricky tray.
    Photos by Don Webb of Spider Webb Photography Many who walked wore their green for the Irish Whisper Walk. The group also raised money by selling merchandise and hosting a tricky tray.
    Representatives of the Passaic County Sheriff's Department were on hand for the walk.
    Representatives of the Passaic County Sheriff's Department were on hand for the walk.
    The West Milford Fire Department took photos of the crowd from overhead.
    The West Milford Fire Department took photos of the crowd from overhead.
    Baskets of gifts were available for raffle.
    Baskets of gifts were available for raffle.
    Patti Kane, wife of Danny Kane, is seen here in her tradmark green boa. This year, though, is special for her as she pushes her new grandson during the event.
    Patti Kane, wife of Danny Kane, is seen here in her tradmark green boa. This year, though, is special for her as she pushes her new grandson during the event.
    Patti Kane hands out the trademark green Irish Whisper shirts at the event April 30.
    Patti Kane hands out the trademark green Irish Whisper shirts at the event April 30.

WEST MILFORD — Approximately 275 walkers showed up on April 30 for the Irish Whisper Walk of Hope in Memory of Danny Kane, all to benefit the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
This was the 7th annual event, honoring one of West Milford's favorite residents of Pinecliff Lake and longtime teacher at Macopin Middle School. Kane died of mantle cell lymphoma in 2009. His family and friends, including his wife Patti Kane and their children Tricia, Kathleen and Daniel, had been walking for the Lymphoma Research Foundation for years before he died. Afterward, the Irish Whisper Walk took off.
On the day of event, they had raised $34,000, with more coming in.
Formed in 2006, the Irish Whisper team has raised more than $375,000 for the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
For more photos, go to westmilfordmessenger.com.