Join families, friends and advocates in support of Impact Zambia
Join us on Saturday June 22, 2024 at 10 am to hike, run, cycle, or move in some other way in support of Impact Zambia! Join our global community in an effort to raise funds for the transformative work being done serving communities and churches in Zambia.
The Cause
Our 2024 goal is to raise $5,000 to go towards the development of the Life Impact Training Centre close to Itezhi-tezhi, Zambia - to help rural churches and communities flourish by providing leadership and skills training
The Event
Date: June 22, 2024
Time: 9:45 for 10 am to noon, followed by a BBQ
Cost: Please make a donation and share the opportunity to sponsor your run/walk with your loved ones and network.
Tax receipts will be issued for all donations.
Once you have signed up, you can donate the amount of your choice directly through your fundraising page.
Location: You may choose to join us at our In-person location, or to join in virtually!
Details below.
In-person: Elora Cataract Trailway
Start location: Orton, Ontario - Starting and ending at the Orton Community Association Pavilion, we will use the Elora Cataract Trailway for hiking, biking and moving your desired distance! Picnic to follow!
10 am to 2 pm
https://goo.gl/maps/Yk1FYS6vfYxKm7pw7
Virtual
Wherever you are; a park, treadmill, through your neighbourhood
Distance Options: The sky's the limit! You can run, walk, stroll or cycle. You can complete our traditional 5k or 2k or another time or distance altogether, just get moving for a great cause!
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How it works
1. Sign up by yourself or with a team by clicking on the "Sign Up & Fundraise" button at the top right of this page.
2. Personalize your page. This page will allow you and others to make donations, leave messages and support your participation.
3. Encourage others to get involved as part of your team, or by inviting them to donate to your page. You can share your page by email and social media.
If you are not able to participate, please support this event by clicking "Donate" at the top right.
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GET INVOLVED: Register here or on your friend's campaign by clicking 'Join the Team'. Give a gift or set a fundraising goal, and spread the word!
Thank-you for considering your participation as either a donor, participant or team leader! If you have any questions, you can e-mail me (Lianti) at lianti@impactzambia.net
Thank you again for your support, we so appreciate having you as a member of our community!
Highlights
See all activity34Pop Ups & Event info
Orton location
To get there:
Arrive between 9:30 and 9:45 at the Orton Community Association's pavilion (on Erin-Garafraxa Townline). Orton is about 21 min drive from Acton, and if you come from Trafalgar Rd, turn west on Erin-Garafraxa Townline towards Orton.
We'll let cyclists go to one side of the trailway, and hikers, runners, strollers and families with small children to the other side.
Helmets are compulsory for all cyclists
There are washrooms available.
After the action we will have a picnic / BBQ.
Virtual locations
Groups of supporters for Impact Zambia can run or walk in virtual locations on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024.
Contact Lianti at lianti@impactzambia.net or text at 519-955-2444 if you want to organize a pop-up location.
Pop-up locations:
- Location to be decided
- 9:45 AM Warm Up, 10AM Run / Walk
*Please note pop-ups are fun and informal. Pop-ups do not include start or finish lines or any pressure.
Other Event Info
PLEASE take pictures or videos of yourself participating in your hike, bike, run, walk or workout.
Do a light cool down, do some stretches and drink some water. You will deserve it!
Post Event
Upload your photos or videos to YOUR personal Active for Zambia page
1. Sign in to your page
2. Click on Update (in the menu bar
under your name)
3. Add pictures or upload videos
4.
Post
*Please take the time to do this step as our goal is to have
ALL participants share an image or video of their virtual Get Active
for Zambia experience. If you have any problems please feel free to
call Lianti at 519-955-2444.
Additionally, if you post any pictures or videos to your Facebook please tag Impact Zambia and use the hashtag #Active4ZM.
Connect with other members of our community virtually and congratulate them!
Please thank your supporters and fans and update them on your success with the event.
If you are not able to participate on the morning of June 22nd please feel free to complete your run, walk, or workout anytime the week before.
