Walk for Shelter: Walk-a-thon for the Homeless

Everyone has a reason to walk.

You, a friend, a loved one, or even a stranger you have seen huddled in the cold has been homeless.  It touches us all, and it is time to work together to help homeless Vermonters.

Our goal is to have 100 walkers collect a total of $10,000 for the Good Samaritan Haven.  All of the proceeds will go directly to the Haven to fund housing and employment referrals, case management, outreach and prevention efforts, and shelter operations.

At the Walk-a-thon, there will be live music and other entertainment, as well as water and snacks.  Walkers will be honored with an appreciation dinner cooked by Haven staff (to be determined).  You will receive tickets to the dinner at the Walk-a-thon when you turn in your donation packet.

To reach our $10,000 goal, we hope that each participant can raise $100 from sponsors.  You are encouraged to form a team with your co-workers, family, or friends, to fundraise and walk together.  There will be prizes for teams and individual walkers who collect the most donations, walk the most laps, etc.  You may drop off donations at the shelter  before the Walk-a-thon.  To qualify for our walker dinner, all money must be turned in by Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Haven.

On the day of the walk, please remember to wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and bring medications that you may need with you (asthma inhalers, epi-pens, nitroglycerin tabs for angina, etc). Registration begins at 10:30 AM.

                                                                And remember to have fun!