Partnership Walk took place in 5 cities nationwide this year with over 27,500 individuals coming together to raise over $2 million. Click here for highlights and pictures from all the Walks.
Partnership Golf tournaments were held in 7 cities across the U.S. in its first inaugural year, raising over $250,000 to date with the help of 650 participants, including sponsors. The final tournament of the year is taking place in Los Angeles on December 6th at the Trump National Golf Club in PalosVerdes. Click here for more information.
Partnership Hike was launched for the first time on November 4, 2007 in San Francisco,where participants enjoyed a scenic hike route and raised over $6,000 for projects of the Foundation that save and improve lives. Click here for more information.
In the Public Eye
“It is amazing to watch very young children and teenagers teach others about the necessity of aiding people who are desperately in need. They are not sitting around waiting on the politicians to authorize funding or figure out a way to intervene in some of the world’s disastrous situations. They are actively making a difference.”
Bob Ray Sanders, Fort Worth Star Telegram, October 17, 2007
“I am so proud to be here today…I have had so many wonderful experiences and at the top of that list is the Aga Khan Foundation. It’s about providing hope to people that don’t have anything to eat, that don’t have money and face poverty. It is one of the greatest organizations that I have had the opportunity of spending time with in recent years.” David Wallace, Mayor of Sugar Land, Houston Partnership Walk, November 10, 2007
“I believe we all have love in our heart for our fellow man and woman. I know you came out here today in the rain to show your commitment to helping others, to sharing the light at the end of the tunnel and providing a safety net.”
Jesse White, Illinois Secretary of State, Chicago Partnership Walk, October 14, 2007
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