Walk-A-Thon set for Saturday
Published 3:53 pm Wednesday, September 25, 2019
- The Links, Inc. will host their 24th Annual Walk-A-Thon in collaboration with Get Fit Selma 2019 Saturday morning at Wallace Community College Selma. The members of Links, Inc. pictured above are: (left to right) Frances Bumbrey, Shelly McGee, Monica Gayle, Evelyn Evans, Shawnaqua Brown, Dorothy C. Barnes, Dr. Avis Williams, Concetta Burton, Maria Dale and Harriet Foster.
The Selma Chapter of The Links, Inc. in collaboration with Get Fit Selma 2019 will host their 24th Annual Walk-A-Thon this Saturday morning at Wallace community College – Selma.
Registration for Saturday’s Walk-A-Thon will be held from 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. The walk will begin about 8 a.m.
The registration fee for those 22 and older is $10 and $8 for those 21 and younger.
Each year, The Links, Inc. hosts the family-oriented event in order to promote health and wellness, collaboration through a fun, physical activity and raise funds to provide services for both local and nationwide communities.
Selma Chapter of The Links, Inc. President Dorothy C. Barnes said she’s looking forward to this weekend’s event.
According to Barnes, the Walk-A-Thon is a way to combat the health disparities in the community, a cause near and dear to the Links.
As a participant in the Walk-A-Thon for 21 of its 24 years, Barnes’ favorite part of the event is seeing the many youths who attend the event.
“It’s really encouraging to see young people come out and take an interest in their health,” said Barnes.
Barnes encourages everyone who can attend Saturday’s Walk-A-Thon to do so, citing the event as a great way to learn about health and wellness and also meet new people.
