Empathy Walk: Come walk with us in your blue shirt
VANDERBIJLPARK – All residents are invited to support Vaalweekblad's Empathy Walk. Apart from the fact that it is free, and you and the whole family are thereby supporting a good cause, it will be a wonderful morning in nature.
Vaalweekblad's Empathy Walk will take place on June 7 at the Emerald Resort and Casino's game reserve.
Participation is free, but clothing donations (everything from shirts to shoes) and non-perishable food will be appreciated.
The walk is held in conjunction with the weekly Parkrun that is offered at the venue.
It starts at 07:00 for 07:30, and participants who specifically want to support the Empathy Walk are asked to wear blue shirts.
So, bring your whole family and enjoy the morning together.
Everything received on the day will be donated to the needy in our local community.
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