| **News and Events: Hike-a-Thon fundraiser benefits trails |
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| Tue, July 31, 2007 09:58 AM |
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Hike-a-Thon fundraiser benefits trailsHike-a-Thon fundraiser benefits trails
Washington Trails Association is sponsoring a fundraiser with a twist: Hike-a-Thon. The annual fundraiser kicks off August 1, and runs through the end of the month. Participating hikers collect pledges from friends and family, then log all the miles they hike during the month of August. Those pledged dollars go directly into programs to protect and maintain trails at Washington Trails Association.
"Hike-A-Thon connects hikers and their favorite pastime with the trails under their boots. Its a chance to give back to the trails you love," said Lace Thornberg, development director of Washington Trails Association. "The amount of money you raise for trails is up to you. Set a goal for yourself and a strategy to meet your goal. Ask everyone you know to help you help trails, and earn some new hiking gear along the way."
Anyone can participate, whether you hike little or a lot, up mountains or down valleys, in boots or in sandals! Hike-A-Thon participants will be eligible for great prizes, and have the satisfaction of knowing that each and every mile hiked goes towards protecting and maintaining trails.
How to Register
Interested hikers can register for Hike-A-Thon online at www.wta.org, or call (206) 625-1367.
There is no fee to register for WTAs Hike-A-Thon. All Hike-A-Thon materials are available at the WTA website, or can be mailed to you. The Hike-A-Thon Sponsor Form makes it easy to gather and record pledges for your Hike-A-Thon, and the Mileage Log Form helps you keep track of your miles hiked throughout the month of August. Completed forms and donations should be turned into WTA by September 10, 2007, to be eligible for Hike-A-Thon prizes.
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