The purpose of the Walkathon is to raise funds for Project Discovery, a program for low income teens who are the first members of their families to have the opportunity to attend college. The WALK will start at the school, follow Braddock Road and end at Fort Ward Park. The distance is approximately 1 mile and the WALK culminates with a free celebration picnic at Fort Ward.
All contributions are tax deductible.
Prizes will be awarded to the highest fund- raisers. There will also be a raffle drawing for 20 different prizes, including restaurant certificates, Beanie Babies and CDs. Under the auspices of the Alexandria Department of Human Services and in conjunction with the Alexandria City Public Schools, Project Discovery has helped expose more than 1,000 students to the opportunities of higher education since its inception 15 years ago.