ONLY 1 DAY UNTIL THE “WALK TO END FGM”

Tomorrow is Walk-Day!  Last night we had a great event at George Washington University, which was only the appetizer of what you may expect tomorrow on the National Mall.  Join us and be a part of a memorable day.  It is not too late to register.

Register to walk at www.globalwomanpeacefoundation.org and select the pink  button and go directly to the Walk-Site.

Weather Update:  According to Accuweather forecast, high temperature 78 and low 54, partly sunny.  We will have t-shirts to identify us as participants.

Fundraising Update:  To date, Team “Educate 2 Eradicate” is in first place with Team “Arifa Nasim” in 2nd place and Team “Tobe Levin Von” is in 3rd place.  3 top prizes will be awarded this year to the 3 top teams.  There will be 3 consolation runner-up prizes for teams ending in 4th 5th and 6th places.  Thank you for getting us to 86% of our goal.  We still have today to reach the goal.  Please help us reach 100% of our goal.  There is still time – you can do it.  Let’s go teams!

Prizes:  Our special prizes this year are provided by F.A. Cole, Corinna Spanu and 4imprint.

Proceeds:  The proceeds raised from the Walk To End FGM are used to support the restorative surgeries of survivors of FGM, including group and one-on-one counseling.

 

When:  Saturday, October 21, 2017

Itinerary: Assemble at 11:00am; pre-walk program at 12:00noon; walk starts at 1:30pm

Emcee:  Arielle Buchmann of WUSA News 9

Location:  National Sylvan Theater, Washington Memorial Drive, SW (Corner of 15th & Jefferson Streets, SW) Washington, D.C. 20024 (2 blocks from Smithsonian Metro Station)

 

Ways to Participate

  • Form a team and invite others to join your team and help raise funds
  • Join a team that is already formed
  • Register as an individual participant
  • Register as a virtual participant and help raise funds (if you are unable to attend)
  • Sponsor a team or an individual participant or sponsor the event
  • Be a Partner Organization with Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation in the Walk to End FGM

 

We take this time to thank our sponsors, partners, supporters, donors, walkers and other participants for helping to make this year’s Walk To End FGM a great success!

Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.  As such, your donations and registration fees are tax deductible to the maximum extent required by law.