USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim youth organize hunger walkathon in Zion

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This annual effort has raised more than $200,000 since 2012. AMYA invites the public to join them in participating in this Walkathon. 

Filr photo: Walkathon and outdoor event in Zion in 2014

Times of Ahmad | News Watch | UK Desk
Source/Credit: Daily Herald
By DH Staff | September 28, 2016

Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association will host its fifth annual nationwide walkathon, including an event at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in Shiloh Park, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion.

In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County, Humanity First USA and other relief groups, AMYA seeks to raise funds and awareness to fight hunger in America.

This is a nationwide effort that features simultaneous walks in Illinois and four other cities across the country.

These walks draw more than 1,000 American Muslim youth and guests. Muslim youth from across the nation are raising funds for this walk.

This annual effort has raised more than $200,000 since 2012. AMYA invites the public to join them in participating in this Walkathon.

All are welcome to register and fundraise at www.walkforhumanityusa.org.


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