Community & Business
9 June, 2022
Calling on walkers for a cause
TAKING a walk in the shoes of young kids struggling in Kenya, REGAINED will be hosting a 6km walk this Saturday from Atherton to Tolga to replicate a walk to school in Kenya.
REGAINED is a charity that helps children “regain” opportunities lost through disability, poverty or becoming orphaned in Kenya, Africa.
The fundraising event will be held along the Rail Trail from Atherton Bike Hub at the lower end of Vernon St, to Tolga Oval.
REGAINED president Robyn Lindsay is encouraging anyone to come along for the walk, with all funds raised being used to help Kenyan kids who are currently struggling.
“I am looking forward to this year’s Walk REGAINED where young and old can enjoy a morning together walking or cycling along the trail while at the same helping to raise funds for children in Kenya who are vulnerable and disadvantaged,” she said.
“The distance of 6km is similar to the distance many Kenyan children walk to school.
Funds raised help children who are disabled, orphaned or living in poverty regain access to medical and educational services.”
Participants have the opportunity to also ride the distance instead of walking and will be treated to a sausage sizzle and a free ride back to the start line at the end.
Registrations can be placed online via www.mycause.com.au/events/walkregained.
To participate it is $25 an adult, $10 a student and $60 a family.
