Found 56 blog entries tagged as walk.

walk for alsWalk to Defeat ALS will be held on September 23, 2017. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. and the walk will begin at 11:00 a.m. The walk will start at the Howard Amon Park Bandshell, at 50 Lee Boulevard, Richland, WA. For more details, call +1 888-925-5257 or visit the Walk to Defeat ALS website.

Walk to Defeat ALS - Help Find Treatment and Cure

Walk to Defeat ALS is a fundraising event. The walk aims to help people in the community who are suffering from ALS. Raising awareness about ALS is also one of its objectives. There is an urgent need to find treatment and cure for this condition and community events such as a walk for a cause can help address this need. 

ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a condition that stems from a…

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dsamc imageThe Down Syndrome Association of Mid-Columbia or DSAMC will host the Women's Group Walk in the Park on July 24, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The walk will take place at Leslie Groves Park, at 2 Park St., Richland, WA.

DSAMC Women's Group Walk: A Stroll Along the Columbia

DSAMC is inviting community members to join the stroll along the Columbia. The walk will begin at Leslie Groves Park and will proceed to Roasters to have a drink courtesy of DSAMC. All participants are encouraged to come with friends and family members.

The Down Syndrome Association of the Mid-Columbia aims to bring improvement to the lives of people with Down Syndrome by means of disseminating correct information to the families and the rest of the community. The…

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rise up 5kThe Rise Up 5k event will be held on July 1, 2017, beginning at 8 a.m. This event will take place across the nation. Even individuals who cannot join physically can take part at the Rise Up 5k event as virtual runners. For more details, visit the Rise Up 5k National Virtual Run page at Local Races' website.

Rise Up 5k: World's Largest Running and Walking Event

Rise Up 5k is a national event which will depict the whole nation's longing for freedom, justice, and liberty. Regardless of race, religion, and sexual orientation, all community members are encouraged to join. Participants can run, walk or jog on the trail, treadmill, on the track or at the gym. The setting will not matter since the Rise Up 5k event simply highlights unity and the common…

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cbrc 5k walk or runThe Columbia Basin Racquet Club Memorial 5k will take place on June 17, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Columbia Point Marina Park, at 660 Columbia Point Dr., Richland, WA. For more details, visit the website of the Columbia Basin Racquet Club.

Columbia Basin Racquet Club Memorial 5K Dedicated to SGT Scott Greer

The Columbia Basin Racquet Club presents the Memorial 5K Walk or Run in memory of SGT Scott Greer. Admission costs $20 for tickets purchased in advance and $25 at the door. Proceeds will support the Greer family.

Scott Greer was a fallen soldier who suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Scott took his own life last April and his family is in need of financial support. Having been a great husband and a loving…

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relay for lifeJoin the Relay for Life of Columbia River on May 20, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The event will take place at John Dam Plaza, at 800 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, WA. For more details, visit the Relay of Columbia River page at American Cancer Society's website.

Relay for Life of Columbia River

Relay for Life of Columbia River with the theme 'Paint Your World Purple' is centered in celebrating the life of cancer survivors and the people who are taking care of them. The event also aims to raise funds to support the fight against cancer.

The opening ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. The lap for the survivors and caregivers will go after the ceremony. They will then have their brunch and join the entire team for a walk. The organizers will…

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March of DimesJoin the March for Babies on May 6, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. The event will feature a 3.8-mile walk that at John Dam Plaza, at 1816 George Washington Way, Richland, WA. For more details, visit the March for Babies' website.

About March for Babies
All community members are invited to join the March for Babies event to support the advocacy on improving babies' health. March for Babies is a fundraising event in the form of a walk, which any group of family members, friends, and company teams can take part in. March for Babies features a Fundraiser Incentive Program which gives every walker a chance to receive collectible items for a certain amount above $100 raised. Don't miss it!

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gloal 6k imageGlobal 6k for Water will be held on May 6, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. For details regarding the event's venue, visit the Kennewick Nazarene Church, at 2402 S. Union St., Kennewick, WA or check the Global 6k for Water page on Facebook.

About the Global 6k for Water
Global 6k for Water is a worldwide event which the Kennewick Nazarene Church and Team World Vision will host for the Tri-Cities community. The purpose of the event is to provide clean drinking water for the residents of Africa. Global 6k for Water will feature a walk and run activity which the family can join for $50 per adult. Registration for kids below 15 years old costs $25 each. The registration fee includes a shirt and a medal, together with a bib with a photo of a child to…

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lyme awareness walk imageJoin the Fighting Tigers as it presents the 1st Annual Lyme Awareness Walk on May 6, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. The walk will be at the Columbia Park East End, Kennewick, WA. The meeting place will be at the Veterans Memorial. For more details, visit the Lyme Disease Awareness Walk page on Facebook.

About the 1st Annual Lyme Disease Awareness Walk
In view of the Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Fighting Tigers will host an awareness walk to call for a more accurate and accessible Lyme testing. Participants are advised to wear Lyme green clothes to demonstrate support. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which can lead to cognitive defects and heart ailment.

Registration to the 1st Annual Lyme Disease Awareness Walk costs $25 each…

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sagebrush trail imageJoin the Friends of Badger Mountain and the Columbia Basin Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society as the groups present the Wildflower Walk on Sagebrush Trail on May 6, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. The walk will begin at the Trailhead Community Park, at Queensgate Dr., Richland, WA. For more details, send inquiries at education@friendsofbadger.org.

About the Wildflower Walk on Sagebrush Trail
Kim Hamblin-Hart, an independent biological consultant, and plant ecologist will be the leader of the Wildflower Walk on Sagebrush Trail. All community members are invited to join the walk to experience the beauty of the mountain during spring. Don't miss it!

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run for ribbonsRun for Ribbons will be held on May 6, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at Howard Amon Park, at 50 Lee Boulevard, Richland, WA. For more details, visit the Run for Ribbons page on Facebook.

About 'Run for Ribbons'
Run for Ribbons will be hosted by Warrior Sisterhood. The event is a fundraising gathering that will benefit the Tri-Cities Cancer Center. Run for Ribbons will feature 1-mile, 5k, and 10 k events but participants can run, jog, or walk.

Part of the program will be a presentation of entertaining performances which will start at 8:30 a.m. At 9:45 a.m. the warm-up exercises will take place, followed by the race/walk events at 10:00 a.m. Don't miss it!

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