This event will benefit children, youth, families and the programs and people who provide care and education. The proceeds go to CDFC's Safety Net Program for Children and Youth and a Resource Development Fund for the childcare provider community. Families can choose which program to enroll their children. Children can be enrolled in the program from six weeks to 12 years old. Roxie Nestlerode, program administrator at CDFC, said she hoped the walk could become an annual event.
Walkers can enter individually or on teams of four.
T-shirts will be given out and tickets for entry in a charity drawing. Registration forms can be picked up at the CDFC at 2565 Park Center Blvd. Information booths about helping children will be there and activities and entertainment will be provided. For Children chapter in State College. Stokes added she hopes for the continued success of the event.