(May 08, 2017) –
RICHMOND HILL, ON -
WHAT:
Team World Vision will be hosting the world’s largest 6K Walk for Water in Richmond Hill. With over 500 participants from the GTA in attendance and over $50,000 raised nationally, this run will be full of energy and participants determined to make a difference no matter what their age, ability or personal circumstances.
WHO:
Richmond Hill Mayor – Dave Barrow
Richmond Hill Counsellor – Castro Liu
Vaughn Counsellor – Sandra Yeung
York Region School Trustees – Billy Pang (Unionville), Allan Tam (Stouffville)
Olympic Gold Medalist – Tera Van Beilen to hand out finishing medals
Hundreds of participants from the GTA belonging to five local churches
- World War II veteran, and former Child Labourer
- Pat Foto, Mother of the late Alex Foto, a passionate youth who initiated a Water Walk for World Vision, before the 6k became a global phenomenon
- 8-year-old boy passionate and knowledgeable about world water facts
- Clown running alongside participants
WHEN:
Saturday, May 6th, 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – Media Interviews with Mayor, Counsellors and Select Participants/Registration for Participants
9:45 a.m. – Welcome Rally
10:00 a.m. – Race Starts
11:30 a.m. – Post Race Rally
WHERE:
Richmond Green Sports Centre,1300 Elgin Mills Rd., Richmond Hill
VISUALS:
Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages and abilities
Olympian handing out medals to finishers
City Council Members participating in race
Richmond Hill Mayor
QUICK FACTS:
- Globally more than 660 million people do not have clean water access.
- Each day, nearly 1,000 children under age five die from diarrhea caused by contaminated water, poor sanitation, and improper hygiene.
- 6K is the average distance women and children in the developing world walk to find water.
- Every $50 registration provides clean water to one person
- Over 15,000 participants in over 15 countries will be participating in the 6K Global Walk for Water
- Over 1,000 participants in Canada from coast to coast
RESOURCES:
Global 6K
Social Media:
#6Kforwater
@worldvisioncan