The Youth Volunteer Corps' Love Alliance Group (at the Volunteer Center
of Southern Arizona) needs your help! This summer YVC has big goals for
making a global impact! Tucson World Water Walk 2009 is an event
created by Tucson's youth in an effort to make a difference in the
lives of students in Uganda.
Tucson World Water Walk is a unique Walk-a-Thon designed to raise
$6,000 to fully fund the construction of a well and sanitary latrine in
a Ugandan school while increasing awareness of global water issues and
inspiring others to make a difference.
Tucson World Water Walk 2009 will be held on Saturday, July 25th from
7am-10am at Pima County Community College's Track and Cross Country
Course (located on PCC's West Campus).
Join us and the Tucson Community for a 5k walk-a-thon to raise money to
fund the construction of a well and sanitary latrine in a Ugandan
school. The especially ambitious are encouraged to carry 1-2 gallons of
water on their walk as an act of solidarity with those in Uganda who
must travel long distances carrying up to 40 gallons of water home to
their families.
Speeches, entertainment, and games will also be part of this event.
3 Ways to Help:
1. Walk the Event! Each participant is required to raise a minimum of
$25 in contributions. However, we hope that each walker will strive to
reach a goal of $200.
2. Be a Spirit Walker! Spirit Walkers raise pledges for the event, but
do not wish to participate in the walk itself due to physical
constraints, scheduling conflicts, or any other reasons. They
participate "in spirit" due to their desire to help this worthy cause!
3. Sponsor a Youth Volunteer Corps Run Club participant! These youth
are training hard all summer to meet their personal running and
fundraising goals for this event. You can sponsor PER HOUR of training,
or even just pledge a flat rate if you prefer! Call Laura at (520)
881-3300 ext 124 for more info on YVC Run Club.
For more information, or to register for the walk, call Michelle at (520) 881-3300 ext 120 or email mlesco@volunteersoaz.org