Seventh Bonaire Special Olympics Walk-a-Thon is Sunday, February 8, 2009

The Walk-a-Thon is a popular event that helps the local chapter of Special Olympics, and it is held in the first quarter of the year.  This year’s event will be conducted this Sunday, February 8, 2009.

The walk commemorates the historical route from the island’s White Slave Huts to Rincon, and begins early on Sunday at 5:00 AM.  There will be scheduled water and snack stops approximately every 3 miles (5 kilometers).  Food and drinks will be available at the finish line for all participants, and lunch will be served at Pasadia Karino Rincon from 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM.  The route may be walked, run, or cycled, either in its entirety or just a part.

Entry fee is FL 25.00 per person (about USD $14.04), and includes an event t-shirt.  Registration cards can be purchased in advance at Xerox or Chat ‘n’ Browse, or contact a Special Olympics Board Member.

All are welcome to join in.  Special Olympics is hoping for about 600 participants this year.  More information is available on the event poster by clicking here (in PDF format). (Source:  Special Olympics Bonaire)

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