Canadians taking steps to end global poverty
OTTAWA, May 25, 2012 /CNW/ – Over three Sundays this spring, Canadians will come together to participate in the World Partnership Walk, Canada’s largest annual event to raise funds and increase awareness to fight global poverty.
The event, which begins Sunday, May 27, 2012, unites tens of thousands of Canadians from all walks of life in a common effort to bring hope and renewal to impoverished communities in Asia and Africa. Every dollar (100%) goes directly to international development programs. Not one cent is spent on administration.
DATES:
Sunday, May 27th in Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria
Sunday, June 3rd in London, Montréal and Regina
Sunday, June 10th in Edmonton, Calgary, Kitchener-Waterloo and Ottawa
TIME: The Walk begins in each city at 11 a.m.
LOCATIONS:
Toronto—Metro Hall
Vancouver—Stanley Park, Lumbermen’s Arch
Victoria—Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell
London—Springbank Gardens (June 3rd)
Montréal—Parc Jean-Drapeau (June 3rd)
Regina – Legislative Grounds, Wascana Park (June 3rd)
Edmonton – Legislature Grounds (June 10th)
Calgary—Prince’s Island Park, Enmax Stage (June 10th)
Kitchener-Waterloo — Waterloo Public Square (June 10th)
Ottawa – Major’s Hill Park (June 10th)
via WORLD PARTNERSHIP WALK | Media Advisory – World Partnership Walk kicks off this weekend.
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/1362141–world-partnership-walk-set-for-sunday
http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/News/local/2012/05/24/19796601.html
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