January Rally Set for Chicagoland’s Unique Winter Walk
Posted Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Wayside Cross Ministries
Contact Information: Chrystal Maxwell, Director of Capital Campaign, (630) 723-3427
Organization's URL: http://www.walk-a-mile-aurora.org

• “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” Raises Funds for Aurora’s Wayside Cross Ministries

Aurora, Ill., Dec. 17, 2009 (The Religion Wire™) — Wayside Cross Ministries(WCM) is planning its fourth annual winter walk, “Walk a Mile in My Shoes,” Feb. 13, 2010, to help at-risk youth and the ministry’s transitional living center for homeless women and children. The walk benefits Urban Youth Ministry and Lifespring Center of Wayside Cross Ministries. A special team Captains Rally is set for Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., at Lifespring Center, 517 College Ave., Aurora.

John Ross, chairperson of the Aurora walk, notes, “I believe Walk a Mile in My Shoes is a totally unique community event for the Chicago area. This fourth annual winter walk shows that caring for people and ministry is a year-round task. In all Chicagoland, I believe that there are only a handful of winter outdoor fund-raisers. With an anticipated 200-300 walkers, this walk shows that the Aurora area individuals have a heart for the hurting no matter the season, the weather, the temperature, or even the economy.”

The one-mile winter walk begins and ends at the Fred Rogers Community Center, 501 College Ave. The starting step-off time for Feb. 13 walk is 9:00 a.m. A route map and other information about the walk is available at www.walk-a-mile-aurora.org.

The walk’s goal is to raise to $20, 000 and have each walker raise at least $100.

For more information on the special team Captains Rally call Darcy at (630) 584-6952.

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