Peace Alliance - Walk for Peace
 
Department of Peace Walk-a-thon,
 
Join the NATIONAL WALK FOR PEACE in your community!
Over 80 cities already on board!
 
WHO: YOU, your friends, and others ready to literally walk the talk of peace.
 
WHAT: A new twist on the traditional walk-a-thon fundraiser, raising money for The Peace Alliance and moving the campaign forward.
 
WHERE: A public park, city sidewalk, school or other accessible and visible area you choose—in communities all across the nation!
 
WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 2006, or another date of your choice between September 11 (Patriot Day/100th Anniversary of Gandhi’s first nonviolent action) and September 21 (the International Day of Peace).
 
WHY: To gain visibility in your city and across the country; raise money for the Peace Alliance; 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 who can enroll three friends to help says YES!
 
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 view a nationwide list to see if an organizer has signed up in your community.
 
Marianne Williamson (Chair of the Peace Alliance) was an Honorary Co-Chair of the launch of 11 Days of Global Unity in 2004.
September 16, 2006
Saturday, September 16, 2006