Charity Walks Blog

Food For The Poor is holding its 5th Annual Walk for Hunger charity walk event to provide food for the people of Haiti. Haitians have suffered greatly because of the earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince in January and continue to struggle daily.

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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Run, walk or dance to the beat for Colon Cancer Canada

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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Blue skies greeted walkers as they parked their cars and exited the subway station onto the National Mall in Washington, DC. Finding the walk location was easy. Head to the tallest structure in the District of Columbia, the Washington Monument. It was the morning of May 15, 2010. The day of 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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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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Enjoy these photos I captured at the 2009 Richmond Jingle Bell Run/Walk held on Saturday, November 21 at the Stony Pointe Fashion Park in Richmond, Virginia. Funds raised from this walk event benefited the Arthritis Foundation. To learn more about the Jingle Bell Run/Walk, go to http://www.arthritis.org/jingle-bell-run.php.

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