Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Walk
WHERE: Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
WHEN: October 5, 2014
Every fall, family members, friends, and colleagues walk 3–5 miles together in hundreds of communities across the nation to prevent suicide, raise awareness, and end the stigma that surrounds depression and other mental disorders.
With each stride, our walkers save lives, honor loved ones lost to suicide and raise funds to support AFSP’s vital mission.
VISIT: www.afsp.org for more info.
Making Strides of Philadelphia
WHERE: West Fairmount Park, Memorial Hall area 4231 Avenue Of The Republic Ave, Philadelphia, PA
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014 @7:30 am
VISIT: www.main.acsevents.org for more info.
Walk Now for Autism Speaks
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park- Philadelphia, PA
WHEN: Sunday November 2, 2014
Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S. – we need more volunteers to join our fight. Whether this is your first walk or the 10th, take the first step and register today. You will not only raise funds, but you will become a part of a fun and supportive family-focused community.
VISIT: www.walksforautismspeaks.org for more info.
28th annual AIDS Walk Philly 5K
Due to popular demand, they walk was changed to a shorter 5K route along the scenic Martin Luther King Drive.
WHEN: Sunday, October 19, 2014 for the 28th annual AIDS Walk Philly 5K!
VISIT: http://www.aidswalkphilly.org/login for more info.
PRO-ACT RECOVERY WALKS!
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photo cred: click here[/caption]"Building on our 12 previous years of hosting Recovery Walks in downtown Philadelphia, PRO-ACT is asking you to support the largest walk ever assembled in support of addiction recovery—our 13th annual Recovery Walk on September 20. Once more, we are pleased to announce that it will be at the Great Plaza in Penn’s Landing on the beautiful waterfront. We’re extra excited this year that we’ve been able to expand the Walk route through historic Philadelphia to walk past Independence Hall and extend that symbol of freedom and dignity to what recovery brings to individuals and families, thereby benefitting the community at large" (recoverywalks.org).
WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2014 Registration @ 7:00 am; Walk @9:00 am
VISIT: www.recoverywalks.org for more info.
The Red Cross Walk & Run to Save Lives
The Red Cross Walk & Run to Save Lives is a 5K walk/run inside the Philadelphia Zoo. As one of the fund-raisers for the Red Cross, the Walk & Run supports programs and services to help you, your family, and your neighbors prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
WHERE: 3400 Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104
VISIT: www.redcross.org for more info.
The Lemon Run
WHERE: 4231 Avenue Of The Republic, Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131
WHEN: Sunday, November 9, 2014 8:00 am - 11:00 am
"Join us for the 6th Annual Lemon Run Philadelphia 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash! The 5K, which raises funds and awareness for childhood cancer, features families, businesses and individuals who all want to support ALSF in their quest to find better treatments and cures for all kids with cancer. In addition to the more than 2,000 runners and walkers who complete the 3.1 mile course, inspirational childhood cancer heroes and their families have the opportunity to participate in a mini version of the run/walk providing inspiration to all in attendance. Designed to be a fun family event, a kids’ dash precedes the actual race enabling even the youngest of supporters to show their support in the fight against childhood cancer" (alexslemonade.org).
VISIT: www.alexslemonade.org for more info.
2014 Philadelphia’s Kidney Walk
WHERE: West River Drive, Philadelphia, PA
WHEN: October 12, 2014 Check-in: 8:30 AM - Start: 10:00 AM
Kidney Walk is the nation's largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and those at risk.
VISIT: donate.kidney.org for more info.
WALK TO STOP DIABETES
WHERE: Philadelphia Museum of Art
WHEN: November 1, 2014 Registration @ 8am. Warm-up activities from 8-9:30am. Walk @ 9:30am
"The Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes here in Philadelphia is the largest Walk in the country! Walk with us and join us in committing to our vital mission, to Stop Diabetes and improve the lives of all those affected by diabetes. Join us November 1st for an interactive, fun-filled experience with a Kid's Zone for the whole family to enjoy, a Health Fest to learn about and support our diabetes efforts, vendors that are focused and committed to Stopping Diabetes, and celebrity appearances all at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. We Step Out to do our part to Stop Diabetes! Participants are changing the future and making a positive impact in the lives of those who are affected by diabetes" (main.diabetes.org).
Step Out participants are committed to walk and raise money in this inspirational event not because 26 million people in the United States have diabetes, but because they walk among us in our lives and at the event.
VISIT: main.diabetes.org for more info.
The 2014 Philadelphia Heart Walk
WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
WHEN: November 8, 2014
The walk is a 5K (3.1) with an optional 1 mile route for survivors. Register today and join us in fighting America’s No. 1 killer!
VISIT: heartwalk.kintera.org for more info.
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