29th Annual Thanksgiving WALK of Awareness (2024)
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location Frankfort, Kentucky
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for the 29th Annual Thanksgiving Walk of Awareness on November 28, 2024, in beautiful Frankfort, Franklin! This heartwarming event is not just a walk; it's a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Participants can choose to join the in-person walk, which starts at First United Methodist Church and winds through the historic Capitol area, covering approximately 2.2 miles, or opt for a virtual walk from the comfort of their own neighborhood or gym.
The Thanksgiving Walk of Awareness is a vital fundraiser for Access Soup Kitchen and Men's Shelter, which provides essential food, supplies, and services year-round for the homeless community. Last year, your contributions helped serve over 13,000 meals and supported veterans in need. Join us in showing your generosity and solidarity this Thanksgiving, and don’t forget to register by November 8th to secure your commemorative T-shirt! Together, let’s walk for awareness and support our community!
The Thanksgiving Walk of Awareness is a vital fundraiser for Access Soup Kitchen and Men's Shelter, which provides essential food, supplies, and services year-round for the homeless community. Last year, your contributions helped serve over 13,000 meals and supported veterans in need. Join us in showing your generosity and solidarity this Thanksgiving, and don’t forget to register by November 8th to secure your commemorative T-shirt! Together, let’s walk for awareness and support our community!
Organiser's Description
THE THANKSGIVING WALK OF AWARENESS HELPS ACCESS SOUP KITCHEN & MENS SHELTER PROVIDE FOOD, SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND SHELTER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR THOSE IN NEED AND BRINGS AWARENESS TO HOMELESSNESS.
ACCESS IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY AND AS THIS IS THE MINISTRY'S LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR, WE THANK YOU, IN ADVANCE, FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
BETWEEN JANUARY-JULY, 2024, YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACCESS:
- HELPED MAINTAIN THE SOUP KITCHEN AND SHELTER IN DAILY SERVICES
- ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 13,216 MEALS TO FRANKFORT RESIDENTS (PROJECTED 26,432 FOR THE 2024 YEAR), AVERAGING 508 MEALS PER WEEK
- HELPED GAIN PERMANENT HOUSING FOR 11 MEN WHO WERE SHELTER RESIDENTS
- HELPED 21 VETERANS GAIN NEEDED SERVICES
- AIDED IN HIRING CAPABLE STAFF
HOW CAN YOU WALK? ON THANKSGIVING DAY, PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
OPTION 1: IN-PERSON: WALK THE ACTUAL ROUTE.
- THE ROUTE STARTS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (211 WASHINGTON ST., FRANKFORT, KY) TO THE CAPITOL BUILDING, BACK DOWN CAPITOL AVENUE, TO THE ACCESS FACILITY (311 W. 2ND STREET), AND BACK TO YOUR VEHICLE. WALK STARTS AT 8:00AM, PLEASE BE THERE EARLIER TO COMPLETE CHECK-IN.
OPTION 2: VIRTUAL: WALK THE ROUTE DISTANCE (APPROX. 2.2 MILES) ON YOUR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, OR AT A LOCATION OF YOUR CHOOSING.
* PLEASE TAKE AND SUBMIT PHOTOS OF YOUR WALK TO THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
(SUBMISSION OF PHOTOS AND PARTICIPATION IN WALK GIVES ACCESS PERMISSION TO POST ON OUR WEBSITE AND/OR FACEBOOK PAGE).
NOTE: TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2024
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ALL MONETARY DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED.
ACCESS IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY AND AS THIS IS THE MINISTRY'S LARGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR, WE THANK YOU, IN ADVANCE, FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
BETWEEN JANUARY-JULY, 2024, YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ACCESS:
- HELPED MAINTAIN THE SOUP KITCHEN AND SHELTER IN DAILY SERVICES
- ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 13,216 MEALS TO FRANKFORT RESIDENTS (PROJECTED 26,432 FOR THE 2024 YEAR), AVERAGING 508 MEALS PER WEEK
- HELPED GAIN PERMANENT HOUSING FOR 11 MEN WHO WERE SHELTER RESIDENTS
- HELPED 21 VETERANS GAIN NEEDED SERVICES
- AIDED IN HIRING CAPABLE STAFF
HOW CAN YOU WALK? ON THANKSGIVING DAY, PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
OPTION 1: IN-PERSON: WALK THE ACTUAL ROUTE.
- THE ROUTE STARTS FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (211 WASHINGTON ST., FRANKFORT, KY) TO THE CAPITOL BUILDING, BACK DOWN CAPITOL AVENUE, TO THE ACCESS FACILITY (311 W. 2ND STREET), AND BACK TO YOUR VEHICLE. WALK STARTS AT 8:00AM, PLEASE BE THERE EARLIER TO COMPLETE CHECK-IN.
OPTION 2: VIRTUAL: WALK THE ROUTE DISTANCE (APPROX. 2.2 MILES) ON YOUR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, AROUND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, OR AT A LOCATION OF YOUR CHOOSING.
* PLEASE TAKE AND SUBMIT PHOTOS OF YOUR WALK TO THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
(SUBMISSION OF PHOTOS AND PARTICIPATION IN WALK GIVES ACCESS PERMISSION TO POST ON OUR WEBSITE AND/OR FACEBOOK PAGE).
NOTE: TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 8TH, 2024
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! ALL MONETARY DONATIONS ARE WELCOMED.
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29th Annual Thanksgiving Walk of Awareness
T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024
$25.00
We hope this event will become part of your Thanksgiving Day celebration and remind you of all for which we can be grateful. Your support assists in making it possible to address needs in our community. THANK YOU!
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