One of my earliest memories as a child was going to Prince’s Island Park in Calgary every June to walk The World Partnership Walk. Back then, I looked forward to it because we made it a family affair. I would head down to the park with my family and it seemed that in exchange for walking a mere 8 kilometers or so, I would receive a delicious chili lunch, have a chance to take part in some fun activities, get my face painted and even come away with a few prizes (it was all well worth the stickers).
These early June excursions have persisted throughout my life and it was only in recent years that I really questioned why I walk – besides a chance to really experience one of Calgary’s most beautiful parks, that is.
via Sarena Dharshi: Calgary’s World Partnership Walk – Taking Steps to End Global Poverty.
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