We passed through San Luis Obispo today and I saw this bulletin board in Rockin’ Tacos there (great soup). They have four walkathons coming up. Go SLO!
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Does Your Walkathon Need a Cause?
Posted on January 28, 2010 by walkathonguide
I know it sounds backwards, but now and then I hear of a group who wants to do a walkathon, and needs to choose a cause that they can rally around. If you fit into that category, here is one great idea, called Clean Water for Ethiopia. Chris Guillebeau, author of The Art of Nonconformity, [...]
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One Kid, One Bike, Big Success
Posted on January 26, 2010 by walkathonguide
Check this out from today’s ABC News: “A young British schoolboy has raised more than 100,000 pounds ($160,000) Monday for Haiti’s relief effort by cycling round his local park.” Two thoughts for even the smallest walkathons (or bikeathons): Yes, you can do this! He took donations via a web page. Go online to maximize your [...]
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Nominate a Top Walkathon Volunteer for Cash, Sweat and Tears Award
Posted on December 14, 2009 by walkathonguide
Do you have a walkathon volunteer who stands out in deserving recognition? Check out Run Walk Ride’s “Cash, Sweat and Tears” award opportunity. It’s free to apply, and applications are due tomorrow. Just by applying you will honor your volunteer. Every nominee will be honored with a Cash, Sweat and Tears Certificate of Merit and [...]
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Share Ideas With Other Walkathon Planners
Posted on November 12, 2009 by walkathonguide
Here is a friendly place to learn from other people walking the same path as you, called Charity Walks Network. According to it’s founder, Roger Carr, “It’s a free social networking site for people who are passionate about charity walks.” You can use the network to build friendships, find new ways to improve your walkathon, [...]
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