The 11th annual 1, 3 or 6 kilometer walkathon will be held by the Richmond Oxfam Committee at Garry Point Park, 7th Avenue and Chatham Street on Saturday, August 10th at 2:00PM.
All proceeds will go to support refugees of the Syrian civil war.
1.7 million refugees have now fled violence in Syria; over half of them are children. They are in desperate need of necessities including food, water, and shelter. Oxfam has reached more than 250,000 people with aid but our resources are limited.
Your donation, no matter how small, will help support more families caught up in this crisis.
Orval Chapman, a resident of Richmond since 1947, is the lead organizer of the walkathon. He represents various causes and NGOs and has worked tirelessly to affect social change for many years.
This year the entertainment will be provided by a Guatemalan Mayan band La Marimba Kanjobalita.
Free snacks and drinks will be offered to all participants. This is a family friendly event and there will be activities for children to enjoy as well.
Oxfam Canada works with counterparts and allies around the world to secure human rights for all.
Oxfam combines long-term development and humanitarian responses with research, advocacy and campaigning that challenge the root causes of poverty, injustice and inequality.
Founded in 1963, Oxfam Canada is a member of Oxfam International – an alliance of 13 Oxfams that together work in over 100 countries.
To support Oxfam Canada’s work make donations go to www.oxfam.ca or call 1-800-466-9326.
What: Walkathon (Walk or Ride)
When: Saturday, August 10th, 2013, 2PM
Where: Garry Point Park (7th Avenue and Chatham Street), Richmond
More info: Orval Chapman of the Richmond Oxfam Committee at 604-278-2543.
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