Today is the 6th #walk2endfgm. It is still not too late to join us – you can show up at the location and make a small donation and join the 5K Walk to be a part of an event for a worthy cause.
When: Today, October 19, 2019.
Today’s Location: National Sylvan Theater, on the National Washington Mall at Washington Memorial Drive, SW (Corner of 15th & Jefferson Streets, SW) Washington, D.C. 20024 (2 blocks from Smithsonian Metro Station)
Today’s Transportation: There is no available parking to the public. We strongly recommend using the Washington Metro System. Metro will open on Saturday at 7:00am. The Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines stop at Smithsonian Station, which is only 2 blocks from the National Sylvan Theater.
Today’s Itinerary: Volunteers arrive at 10:30am for set-up. Participants assemble at 11:00a.m.; pre-walk program at 12:00noon, with Pennsylvania State Representative and 2019 GWPF Political Awardee, Thomas P. Murt in his Keynote Address; 5K Walk starts at 12:45p.m.
Today’s Attire: We recommend wearing jeans, leggings, warm shirt that your walk t-shirt can easily go over. Try to wear very comfortable walking shoes.
Today’s Accu Weather Forecast: High 69 Low 51 degrees, more sun than cloud.
Today’s Special Prizes to: Top 3 fundraising teams (Team Maria Sanchez raised $946 in one week, and is now in First Place!)
****Media Coverage for Both Days is by BBS Radio; & Amina Chaudary****
Ways to Participate
- You can still be an individual participant
- You can come today and make a donation sponsor the event
- Come today and help the volunteers
Don’t Miss Out on the Fun!!!
The proceeds raised from the Walk To End FGM are used to support the physical and psychological health of survivors of FGM, and the protection of girls at risk of FGM.
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.