Homeless
Running in the New Year
Do you participate in New Year’s Day charity athletic events?
I’m just going to go ahead and admit that I don’t, or at least I haven’t yet. Don’t get me wrong. I like the idea of a New Year’s run, but preparing to actually get up and complete one is an entirely different issue.
Spending time with [...]
Seven Reasons Athletic Charity Events and Social Activism Go Hand in Hand
We often hear about athletic charity events that raise money and awareness for diseases – in fact, I walk for Alzheimer’s disease more than any other cause – but we don’t hear as much about walking, running, or riding for social causes, even though this practice seems like a natural fit. Here are seven reasons [...]
Walk for the Homeless Combines Healthy Walk with Activism
Last Saturday, January 19th, concerned citizens hit the streets of Athens, Ohio in the Good Works Sixth Annual Walk for the Homeless. The event raised $32,000 for Timothy House, a homeless shelter in the area.
There were three different routes to choose from, one for children and two for adults. Rather than just walking a route, [...]
Hawaii Holds 3rd Annual 10 Day Walk to Benefit the Homeless Nov 7th – 16th
The 3rd Annual “Walk the Talk – Shelter the People” walk is being held in Hawaii from Wednesday, November 7th through Friday, November 16th. The walk is 10 days and 130 miles.
According to the organizers, more than 3,500 people are living on the streets and beaches of Hawaii. 35% of these are children. November is [...]
Habitat Bicycle Challenge Cancels Cross-Country Rides Saying They Are Too Dangerous
The Habitat Bicycle Challenge has decided to cancle their cross-country rides that were very successful fund-raisers for Habitat for Humanity Worldwide. The Habitat Bicycle Challenge board met with representatives for Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven, CT. They decided to end the bike trips.
In 2005, Rachel Speight was fatally hit by a car while [...]
