Gloria Chapmon Walk-A-Thon

  • Date Tue 23rd July 2024
  • Time 12:30PM EDT
  • Location Atlanta, Georgia
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Join us for the inspiring Gloria Chapmon Walk-A-Thon on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Atlanta, Clayton. This engaging event features a scenic one-mile round trip walk in a safe designated area near the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway hotel. Whether you're participating in person or virtually, your involvement makes a difference!

The Gloria Chapmon Walk-A-Thon honors the legacy of Gloria Chapmon, a dedicated advocate for the Intellectually Developmentally Disabled (IDD) community. This biennial event, held during the national convention, aims to raise vital funds that support local organizations and The Arc of the United States. By registering and walking with us, you're not just enjoying a healthy activity but also contributing to a worthy cause that embodies the spirit of giving back. Together, let's walk for a purpose and make a positive impact on the lives of those in need!

Organiser's Description

EVERY IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL WALKER MUST REGISTER ON THE SITE FOR THE GLORIA CHAPMON WALK-A-THON BY CLICKING ON THE REGISTER NOW BUTTON AT THE PAGE. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.



PURPOSE OF THE WALK

The walk is approximately one mile round trip in a safe designated area near the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway hotel. We encourage you to walk with us virtually if you aren't able to attend in person. You can even post your walk results.

WHY WE WALK

The Gloria Chapmon Walk-A-Thon, named after one of the past presidents, Gloria Chapmon, who strongly advocated for the
Intellectually Developmentally Disabled (IDD) community, is held biennially during the national convention, and biennially by chapters during the interim years between Boule's. The funds raised are awarded to a local organization in the Host City where the Boule' is held and The Arc of the United States, if enough funds are available. During the interim years funds raised by the chapters in their communities are awarded by the chapters to a local organization.

SUPPORT THE WALK

YOU CAN SUPPORT US BY MAKING A DONATION, OR CONSIDER A SPONSORSHIP TO FURTHER THE CONTRIBUTIONS WE MAKE TO THE CHARITIES WE SUPPORT. GIVING BACK TO THE INTELLECTUALLY DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (IDD) COMMUNITY IS NEAR AND DEAR TO ETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED FOUNDERS' VISION OF "NOT FOR OURSELVES, BUT FOR OTHERS".

Races

  • Gloria Chapmon Walk-a-Thon - for Members and Virtual Walkers

    Free

    CLOSED

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Location

Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, 2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, 30337, GA, United States

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