in your community!
Last year, more than 50 cities in 24 states held walks! Click here for stories.
WHO: YOU, your friends, and others ready to literally walk the talk of peace.
WHAT: A new twist on the traditional walkathon fundraiser, raising money for The Peace Alliance and moving the campaign forward by raising awareness.
WHERE: A public park, city sidewalk, school or other accessible and visible area you choose—in communities all across the nation!
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2008, or another date of your choice between September 11 (Patriot Day/Anniversary of Gandhi’s first nonviolent action) and September 21 (the International Day of Peace).
WHY: To raise money for The Peace Alliance and support the Department of Peace Campaign; gain visibility in your city and across the country; be a model of being the change; support International Culture of Peace month; and inspire and enroll others in the Campaign.
HOW: It’s simple! As always, any project is real when one person says YES! and enrolls three friends to help!
TIPS: Click here for tips on how to have a successful Walk for Peace.
SAY “YES” TO PEACE
Organize a Walk: Are you planning to organize a Walk for Peace in your area? Click here.
Participate in a Walk: If you want to participate as a walker, click here to search by zip code for a walk near you. Then go out and enroll your friends to sponsor you with donations (use either the downloadable pledge form below, the form your organizer gives you, and/or a personalized online fundraising page, explained below). Remember new walks are being registered all the time, so check back frequently. If you don't see a walk in your area, consider starting your own! And if you want to see everything currently reported as happening around the nation, click here.
Personal Fundraising Page: A great tool for organizers, participants and even those who can't participate "live" at the walk, but still want to join in! Create your own personal web-based Fundraising Page to enroll friends and family! Set your fundraising goal, use the email system to spread the word, and help make a difference.
Is your friend raising money? You can search for their personalized donation page here.
Walking for SPA? If you're with the Student Peace Alliance and want the money you raise to be restricted for use for SPA, create your personal fundraising page here. And to search for SPA personal donation pages, go here.
Download forms:
Walker Info Page and Sponsor Sign-up Form
Publicity Flyer (in MS Word so you can type in local contact information)