Resources for Fitness and Charity

Walk a Child to School Day: October 2, 2001. US: www.walktoschool-usa.org. International: www.iwalktoschool.org. Guidance on organizing an event, on-line registration, and a listing of currently registered events and contacts nationwide.

American Heart Association (AHA): American Heart Walk is the AHA's premiere walking and fund-raising event that takes place in over 1,000 cities every year. The event focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke by raising money to support research and heart-healthy lifestyle programs. This non-competitive event typically occurs on the last weekend of September or first weekend of October. Call 800-AHA-USA1 (800-242-8721) or visit www.americanheart.org.

Race for the Cure: The Komen Race for the Cure series has become the largest series of 5K and 1-mile run/fitness walks in the nation, held in 108 cities across the country with over 1 million participants. Proceeds fund both national research efforts and local breast cancer initiatives. Call 888-603-RACE (888-603-7223) or visit www.raceforthecure.com.

American Diabetes Association's Team Diabetes Walks: Walk or run a marathon (26.2 miles). Minimum donation is $3,000 to $4,000 depending on your choice of location: Chicago, Disney World, Dublin, Las Vegas, Kona, Maui, San Fransisco, Rome, Quebec, Ottawa, and Vancouver. Call 888-342-2383 or visit www.diabetes.org/teamdiabetes.

Arthritis Foundation's Joints in Motion Event: Walk or run a marathon (26.2 miles). Airfare, hotels, and entry fees are covered if you meet your fund-raising goal. Minimum pledges range from $2,500 to $5,000 depending on your choice of location: New Orleans, Vancouver, Dublin, and Honolulu. Call 800-960-7682 or visit www.arthritis.org.

Leukemia Society of America Marathons: Walk or run a marathon (26.2 miles). Airfare, hotels, and entry fees are covered if you meet your fund-raising goal. Minimum pledge varies with event; there are more than 30 events in this series. Call 800-482-TEAM (800-482-8326) or visit www.lsa-teamintraining.org.