Care Walk In Her Shoes Okangan
Date:
Sat, Mar 9th, 2019Time:
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Description:
Join the annual Walk In Her Shoes Challenge on Saturday March 9 and walk/run 10,000 steps in solidarity with women and girls in the Developing World who have to walk that far every day to get the necessities of life. This fun, family friendly event is not to be missed! www.care.ca/okanaganwalks
Okanagan Walk In Her Shoes – Saturday, March 9, 2019
Women and girls in developing countries must walk an average of 10,000 steps every day to collect the basics their families need to survive – water, food and firewood. This leaves them little time to get an education or earn an income.
CARE Canada’s Walk In Her Shoes challenge will ask Canadians to walk in solidarity with these women and girls and take 10,000 steps to raise funds and awareness to help break the cycle of poverty.
Last year more than one thousand participants took part in the Walk In Her Shoes challenge across Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa as well as through our virtual campaign.
Funds raised will support CARE projects that fight poverty and promote gender equality so women and girls have the opportunity to reach their full potential. This means girls can spend more time in school, women have a chance to earn an oncome, and together they will lift their communities out of poverty.
The Okanagan Walk In Her Shoes Challenge
In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), CARE Canada will challenge those in the Okanagan, including local businesses, community groups, students and residents to come walk in support of women and girls world wide. On Saturday March 9, 2019 participants and their families will attend the 4th annual event at Mission Creek Park in Kelowna which includes an inspiring community 10,000 step walk (or trail run option), fun interactive learning activities, snacks and prizes.
Event Details
Location: Mission Creek Park, Kelowna
Date: Saturday March 9, 2019
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Logistics: There will be a marked 10,000 step walk/trail run option. Registration starts at 9 am, with a program start at 9:30 am for a10 am walk start. There will be snacks, prizes and fun educational activities.
Registration fee is $25 for adults and free for children and youth. Includes a $20 charitable tax receipt and all registrants get a pair of branded CARE gloves.
Details and Registration: www.care.ca/okanaganwalks
About CARE
CARE is a leading international humanitarian and development organization dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty and achieving social justice. Founded in 1945, CARE began delivering CARE Packages to displaced people in Europe following the Second World War. Today, CARE Canada focuses on humanitarian relief; food security and resilience to climate change; sexual, reproductive and maternal health; and economic empowerment. We put women and girls in the centre because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE works in over 90 countries around the world, reaching more than 60 million people.
Venue:
Mission Creek Park, Kelowna
Address:2363 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, V1X 7N7
Cost:
$25 for adults (inc. $20 tax receipt, branded winter gloves, educational activities, snacks and prizes)Ticketing and/or registration:
Click here for full event detailsFor more info:
walk@care.ca
CARE Canada
CARE is a leading international humanitarian and development organization dedicated to saving lives, defeating poverty and achieving social justice. Founded in 1945, CARE began delivering CARE Packages to displaced people in Europe following the Second World War. Today, CARE Canada focuses on humanitarian relief; food security and resilience to climate change; sexual, reproductive and maternal health; and economic empowerment. We put women and girls in the centre because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. CARE works in over 90 countries around the world, reaching more than 60 million people.
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