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The Northern Tioga Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring this walk as a joint fundraiser for the
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier to support their Suicide Prevention efforts.
WHAT IT IS:
'Walk-A-Mile' is a campaign to raise awareness of, and raise money for, a local cause such as suicide prevention, alcohol & drug addiction, veterans, and any worthwhile cause. It encourages people to 'walk a mile' in another's shoes, to show empathy for those in a difficult situation, and to raise money for an organization that labors in support of that cause. It's easy (most people can walk a mile) and quick (the entire event should take no more than two hours, so the time commitment is minimal).
WHEN:
Saturday, April 27 @10am (rain or shine)
WHERE:
Participants meet at the NV Village Green in the center of town. The 1-mile walk will begin there, proceed to the Trout Ponds Park and return to the Village Green, ending in the Noble Room inside the post office bldg. Carol Lanois of the Mental Health Association will provide a short presentation on the problem of suicide in this area.
Water, coffee, tea and juice will be provided at no charge. Refreshments will be available for a donation.
COST TO PARTICIPATE:
Adult participants - minimum $25, children to age 12 - free.
The idea is that participants solicit walk fee through sponsorships from family, friends, colleagues (or self-fund). Individuals can commit to sponsor any amount, as long as total raised per-walker is at least $25. There is a Registration page for walker sign-ups, and a Sponsor page to fill in with Sponsor commitments .
Proceeds will be split between the target organization (80%) and the Chamber (20%).
Example: 20 walkers @ $25 = $500 ($400 to organization, $100 to Chamber)
OPTIONAL:
Walk-A-Mile t-shirts will be available for purchase for $10
Note: Walk-A-Mile is generic, so t-shirts can be purchased once and used for future walks/causes.
REGISTRATION:
Please register by April 12th, and indicate if a t-shirt is desired (and size).
Walkers are also welcome on the day of the event, and t-shirts can be purchased at that time if still available.
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier to support their Suicide Prevention efforts.
WHAT IT IS:
'Walk-A-Mile' is a campaign to raise awareness of, and raise money for, a local cause such as suicide prevention, alcohol & drug addiction, veterans, and any worthwhile cause. It encourages people to 'walk a mile' in another's shoes, to show empathy for those in a difficult situation, and to raise money for an organization that labors in support of that cause. It's easy (most people can walk a mile) and quick (the entire event should take no more than two hours, so the time commitment is minimal).
WHEN:
Saturday, April 27 @10am (rain or shine)
WHERE:
Participants meet at the NV Village Green in the center of town. The 1-mile walk will begin there, proceed to the Trout Ponds Park and return to the Village Green, ending in the Noble Room inside the post office bldg. Carol Lanois of the Mental Health Association will provide a short presentation on the problem of suicide in this area.
Water, coffee, tea and juice will be provided at no charge. Refreshments will be available for a donation.
COST TO PARTICIPATE:
Adult participants - minimum $25, children to age 12 - free.
The idea is that participants solicit walk fee through sponsorships from family, friends, colleagues (or self-fund). Individuals can commit to sponsor any amount, as long as total raised per-walker is at least $25. There is a Registration page for walker sign-ups, and a Sponsor page to fill in with Sponsor commitments .
Proceeds will be split between the target organization (80%) and the Chamber (20%).
Example: 20 walkers @ $25 = $500 ($400 to organization, $100 to Chamber)
OPTIONAL:
Walk-A-Mile t-shirts will be available for purchase for $10
Note: Walk-A-Mile is generic, so t-shirts can be purchased once and used for future walks/causes.
REGISTRATION:
Please register by April 12th, and indicate if a t-shirt is desired (and size).
Walkers are also welcome on the day of the event, and t-shirts can be purchased at that time if still available.
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