A crowd of people assembled on a Saturday morning in Fredericksburg, Virginia in support of AIDS awareness. The event was the Fredericksburg, VA 5K AIDS Awareness Walk & Run. It was held at the Cannon Ridge Golf Course on Saturday, June 26, 2010.

It was a fun event. The event appeared to go very smooth and looked easy. However, that only happens when a significant amount of planning and preparation take place. There was a large number of volunteers available to direct traffic, register runners and walkers, as well as a number of additional duties required to carry out a successful athletic charity event.

Runners and walkers paid a registration fee to sign up for the event. T-shirts were sold online in advance of the event. Proceeds raised from the charity walk/run event support Home Of Miracles and Embraces (HOME). The funds will be used to assist children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and other prevention and Intervention initiatives regarding the myths and truths of HIV/AIDS throughout our communities.

Above are some of the photos I captured at the event.

Go to http://iwannagohome.org for more information about HOME. Be sure to read “Ozzy’s Journey” while you are exploring the website. You will be touched by his story and the vision he has.

Thanks,

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Walking and Running for AIDS Awareness

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This 3-mile walk will be held in Boca Raton, FL. However, others can join as virtual walkers from any location so no person is left out from being able to support this important cause.

Go to http://www.foodforthepoor.org/walk to learn more.

Date: October 2, 2010

Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m.
Start time 9:00 a.m.
Lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Where: Lynn University
3601 Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL

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Food For The Poor: Walk for Hunger

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Boogie for your bum at the Annual Walk/Run for Colon Cancer Canada! On June 13, you can bring your kids, bring your parents, you can even bring your dog to tango, twist, prance or polka all the way to the finish line. This year participants have the option of a 5 km walk, with music and dancing, or a 10 km run.

All participants will be eligible to take part in a draw for fantastic incentives and prizes. Prizes will be awarded for the top fundraisers.

Over the last thirteen years, the annual Colon Cancer Canada Walk/Run has raised over $1 million to support colon cancer research across Canada. This year, more than ever is an exciting time to join in the walk/run as Colon Cancer Canada will make even a bigger difference by joining forces and merging with the Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative Foundation. Together the organizations will be known as Colon Cancer Canada and will remain dedicated to saving lives through increasing public awareness, access to screening, funding research initiatives and providing support to colon cancer patients.

To register for the fundraiser, please visit http://www.coloncancercanada.ca/annual_walkrun_event_2010.php

WHAT: Annual Colon Cancer Canada Walk/Run

WHEN: Sunday June 13, 2010

Registration starts: 9:30 a.m.

Walk/Run starts: 10:15 a.m.

WHERE: Bingemans, Kitchener

COST: Online – Individuals $15 / Family $40 (2 adults and any children under 12)

Day-Of Individuals $25 / Family $50 (2 adults and any children under 12)

* Registration fee waived if you raise $150 or more.

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Get Loose For Your Caboose!

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Walkers passed by the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and National World War II Memorial at the 2010 DC Arthritis Walk

The charity walk started at the National Sylvan Theater, right next to the Washington Monument. I can’t imagine a better setting for charity walks.

My son and I arrived while volunteers were in the middle of setting up for the event. There were multiple tents set up for volunteers, registration and refreshments. There were fun activities including a basketball game and pitching game. Face painting was also a hit. The location was spacious enough that some even played catch with a frisbee.

The stage at the National Sylvan Theater allowed everyone in attendance to see and hear the opening ceremonies. Two MCs kept the opening portion running smoothly. Of special interest was a proclamation from the Mayor of Washington, DC in support of the event that was read to the participants and the attendance of both the reining Mrs. Virginia and Mrs. Maryland (they helped lead exercises before the walk).

The charity walk route took walkers around the Washington Monument and past the National World War II Memorial and Lincoln Memorial. People travel from all over the world to visit these sites!

The DC Arthritis Walk raises money and awareness to support the Arthritis Foundation in the fight against arthritis. A disease that affects 46 million people and 300,000 children in the U.S. This year, the DC Arthritis Walk has already raised more than $105,000 for this important purpose.

To learn more about how you can get involved in an Arthritis Walk in your area, go to http://www.LetsMoveTogether.org.

Thanks,

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Walking in Washington, DC to Fight Arthritis

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We invite you to join us at The JAG Physical Therapy & WCBS-TV Valerie Fund Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, June 12th, 2010, Verona Park, Verona, NJ. (Bloomfield Ave. & Lakeside Ave.)

Come early and receive a T-Shirt, have a Team Photo taken, have your child’s face painted, enjoy a snack and listen to the band.

Check-In –> Race Registration at 7 a.m. beginning at 8:30 a.m. and Walk Registration at 8:30 a.m. beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Awards and prizes given!

The Valerie Fund’s is a non-for-profit organization with a mission to provide support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders.  We have 8 locations and treat approximately 5,000 children and families each year, translating to over 35,000 patient visits.

Thank you for your support.

Contact Name: Leigh Ann Tulleson
Email: Ltulleson@thevaleriefund.org
Website: http://www.thevaleriefund.org

p.s. If you would like your charity walk mentioned on the Charity Walks Blog, please send your proposed blog post to roger@charitywalksblog.com.

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Come Out and Walk or Run to support the children of The Valerie Fund!

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Participants getting started with their walk at the 2010 Richmond Arthritis Walk

It rained on the morning of the Richmond Arthritis Walk, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the many who turned out to support the fight against arthritis.

The charity walk event was held on April 24, 2010 at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center at Stony Point in Richmond, Virginia. The Arthritis Walk is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation.

The area was filled with music, food and fun. Just seeing the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile put a smile on my face as I arrived at the charity event. The participants were led in a Tai Chi warm up exercise routine just before walking the three-mile or optional one-mile course.

One thing I found very interesting and exciting is that the Arthritis Foundation is now accepting donations via text messaging. This event was the first one to offer the service to participants. I wrote about the importance of this donation technology a couple of years ago at http://www.everydaygivingblog.com/2008/05/mobile-giving.html.

I enjoyed being a part of the Richmond Arthritis Walk. If you were not able to be there, watch the slide show below to view some of the pictures I captured at the event. Consider getting involved in an Arthritis Walk near you.

The Arthritis Foundation is addressing the needs of some 46 million Americans living with arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. To learn more about how to get involved in an Arthritis Walk in your area, go to http://LetsMoveTogether.org.

Thanks,

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Richmond Arthritis Walk 2010

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Participants of all ages had a fun time at the 2010 Walk MS charity walk event in Fredericksburg, Virginia

I attended the Walk MS charity walk event in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It was held at James Monroe High School on April 10, 2010.

Over 400 walkers participated and $36,000 was raised through this event (with several more weeks of fundraising to go) to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Participants of all ages were in attendance.

The event was fun! It had some great elements that I am sure required a significant amount of planning by the staff and volunteers. Some of those elements included:

• Music
• Raffle
• Sponsor booths
• Food (including pizza at the end of the walk)
• Tattoos (temporary of course)
• Banner signing
• Dog contest
• Decorations

Safety was not forgotten. There was a first aid station at the event, stations along the route and a local motorcycle group monitored the walkers as they walked the scenic route through historic Fredericksburg.

Virginia Senator Edd Houck was one of the VIPs in attendance. Two things surprised me about his participation. First, his speech was motivational and had nothing to do with politics. Second, he participated in the walk in support of his daughter who was diagnosed with MS a few years ago. He was an excellent “celebrity” for this charity walk.

Check out the photos below that I captured at the event. Go to http://www.IWalkforMS.org to learn more about the MS Walk.

Thanks,

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Walk MS Fredericksburg 2010

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2009 Richmond Jingle Bell Run/Walk Photos

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This event will feature music, speakers, a kids’ walk, silent auction, prizes, awareness/information table, give-a-ways, lung cancer bracelets, t-shirts, and goodie bags.

Volunteers are also needed. For more information:

Contact: Rochelle Molyneaux

Email: rymolyneaux@yahoo.com

Website: www.michiganlungcancerwalk.org or www.lungevity.org

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Grand Blanc – Walk The Walk

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Need more reasons to sign up?

• The Give thanks. Walk. is a great way to continue achieving individual fitness goals by participating in the 5K event.
• Make it a family affair! Form a team by recruiting family and even friends for this pre-Thanksgiving walk. Get a head start in burning off turkey and the fixings.
• Registration is free; however, participants are encouraged to raise funds by seeking sponsors. All funds raised support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
• Get a free T-shirt! Raise $35 and get an official event T-shirt.
• Registration is easy. Log on to www.givethankswalk.org for more information and to register.

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Give thanks. Walk. Benefiting Children of St. Jude

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