5k Walk for Water
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Past event
7:45 AM CDT
Burlington, Iowa
$26.25 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to make a difference at the 5K Walk for Water on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, in beautiful Burlington, Des Moines. This uplifting event will take place at Crapo Park and is designed to raise both awareness and essential funds for the YouthWorld Africa Clean Water Initiative. Join us in this meaningful 5K walk, where every step you take contributes to providing sustainable water purification systems for underserved families in Southern Africa.
In many regions of Southern Africa, the daily struggle for clean water poses significant challenges, particularly for women and children who often travel over 3 miles to collect water that is frequently contaminated. By participating in this event, you are not only raising awareness but also directly supporting a cause that provides long-lasting water filters, ensuring access to safe drinking water for those in need. Each filter costs just $50 and can supply clean water for an entire household for up to 10 years. Come walk with us and help bring hope, health, and dignity to countless lives—every step counts!
In many regions of Southern Africa, the daily struggle for clean water poses significant challenges, particularly for women and children who often travel over 3 miles to collect water that is frequently contaminated. By participating in this event, you are not only raising awareness but also directly supporting a cause that provides long-lasting water filters, ensuring access to safe drinking water for those in need. Each filter costs just $50 and can supply clean water for an entire household for up to 10 years. Come walk with us and help bring hope, health, and dignity to countless lives—every step counts!
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5k Walk for Water
Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed7:45 AM CDT
$26.25
Organiser's description
Join us for Walk for Water 2025 at Crapo Park in Burlington, IA, a meaningful 5K walk to raise awareness and critical funds for YouthWorld Africas Clean Water Initiative. This life-changing campaign provides sustainable water purification systems to underserved families across Southern Africa.
WHY WE WALK
In many parts of Southern Africa, women and children walk an average of 5 kilometers (over 3 miles) every day to fetch water. Tragically, that water is often contaminated with life-threatening bacteria and pollutants. This daily journey robs children of an education, puts women at risk, and leaves entire communities vulnerable to preventable diseases.
You can help change that.
THE CAUSE
All proceeds from the Walk for Water will be directed to YouthWorld Africas Clean Water Initiative, which provides long-lasting, high-efficiency water filters to families in need. Each filter costs just $50 and provides up to 10 years of clean, safe drinking water for an entire household.
Your participation and support will directly impact lives every step you take helps bring hope, health, and dignity to someone in need.
WHY WE WALK
In many parts of Southern Africa, women and children walk an average of 5 kilometers (over 3 miles) every day to fetch water. Tragically, that water is often contaminated with life-threatening bacteria and pollutants. This daily journey robs children of an education, puts women at risk, and leaves entire communities vulnerable to preventable diseases.
You can help change that.
THE CAUSE
All proceeds from the Walk for Water will be directed to YouthWorld Africas Clean Water Initiative, which provides long-lasting, high-efficiency water filters to families in need. Each filter costs just $50 and provides up to 10 years of clean, safe drinking water for an entire household.
Your participation and support will directly impact lives every step you take helps bring hope, health, and dignity to someone in need.
Location
Crapo Park, 2800 Madison Ave, Burlington, 52601, IA, United States
5k Walk for Water
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