CTV Calgary- $900,000 raised in World Partnership Walk – CTV News

CTV Calgary- $900,000 raised in World Partnership Walk - CTV NewsSun Jun. 13 2010 15:51:13 – ctvcalgary.ca

Thousands of people walked together to fight global poverty Sunday at the 26th annual World Partnership Walk at Prince’s Island Park.

About 3,000 people walked five kilometres and helped to raise $900,000.

All of the money raised goes to fund projects that help fight hunger and poverty in developing nations. Projects focus on health education and social development.

“Half the world lives on less than $2 a day,” said organizer Tasneem Rahim. “Canadians are such generous individuals and they really come to the plate when it comes to b

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