Charity of the Week: Charity Walks.

Hey Guys,

All of you know that the JLHS Key Club is planning a charity walk of our own, so today I wanted you all to be a bit more informed about charity walks in general.

How does a walk raise money?
There is a crazy amount of ways charity walks raise money. For example:
1. Registration: Usually there is a fee of some sort. It can go from as low as $5 to as high as $100.
2. Pledges: In some cases, before the event, walkers are asked to get their friends and family to pledge a certain amount of donation. Then they collect the credit card information, etc.
3. Donations: At the event you can usually donate more if wanted.
4. Sponsorships: Certain corporations will pay to donate or pay to have their logo on a poster near the event.

Do you have to walk?
You can volunteer to help run the event, and you can help by donating money period. You don't have to walk.

Can I run?
Yes. In fact there are multiple of walks were you don't necessarily walk!
There are:
1. One day walks.
2. Walk-a-thons (where you walk a certain amount of miles for a longer period of times - usually days)
3. Runs.
4. Sprints.
5. Relays.
So no matter what your style is, you can still participate.

What are some examples?
Good question! Here are only some of the many walks that go on: (all sites can be found of http://www.thewalkingsite.com/)

American Heart Walk
Race For The Cure
Avon 2 Day Walk
Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk
24 Mile Walk for Life
MS Challenge
MS Walk.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk
National Kidney Foundation Walk
Leukemia Society Light the Night Walk

And there are so much more!

What do I need to remember while walking?
Two things!
1. You are helping the charity. Sometimes people get carried away and walk for the glory. Walks only have one winner and that is the charity that is being benefited.
2. Relate you physical fitness to the walk you choose. Do not pick the 60 mile, 3 day walk, if you cannot achieve the necessary physical output.

Can I see a video about walks?
Of course you can! :) Some of the videos are PSA's while other's are recaps of walks in general. I hope you like them :)







Anyway, I hope you realize the importance of our walk and I hope it's gotten you a bit more excited about the idea :)

Have a great weekend guys!
Your Editor,
Alexia