Gloria Chapmon Walk-A-Thon
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Past event
12:30 PM EDT
Atlanta, Georgia
Free · 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!
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!
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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".
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".
Location
Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, 2020 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, 30337, GA, United States
Gloria Chapmon Walk-A-Thon
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