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It’s World Peace Day Wednesday!

We have an exciting announcement today…

  Our annual fall fundraising walk has a new name! We really wanted to make sure people know that when they walk for peace with us in Bartlett, IL, on September 24, they’re part of our World Peace Day Celebration. Some creative people at Play for Peace got together to “re-brand” our largest fundraising event recently, and we’re excited to share the new name of the Walk for Peace:

World Peace Day Fall Run/Walk

We think it will let everyone know what the event is about and why we’re asking people to participate. Our run/walk is part of our World Peace Day Celebration, which coincides with celebrations in many Play for Peace locations around the world. The United Nations declared September 21 as an International Day of Peace around the world, a day of global cease-fire in areas of conflict as well as a day to envision world peace. Even though the name has changed, we’re still planning the same family-friendly fun event. On Saturday, September 24, at the Bartlett Nature Center, we will host a Fall Run/Walk along with several other activities including an International Food Fest, silent auction, face painting, cooperative games, and more! The Fall Run/Walk will include a new 5k Fall Fun Run, along with a 1k Nature Walk that is family- and kid-friendly! The Fall Run/Walk is our largest fundraising events, supporting our work in areas of conflict all over the world and in the Chicago area, using cooperative play to create laughter, compassion and peace. In 2013, at just 6 years of age, our very own Aidan Hennessy proved that children can really make a difference by starting up the Walk for Peace; he has raised more than $30,000 since the walk began. This is a great opportunity to help those in your community and around the world. Registration is now open for the World Peace Day Fall Run/Walk. You can visit  https://www.crowdrise.com/PeaceDayRunWalk2016 to register for the event! Join us on Saturday, September 24, and help us raise funds to create freedom from fear for every child!   21701858018_4ed37cecc6_b[1]  21864605506_62465c9d97_b[1]21878981662_da3f32e663_b[1]21865274146_10a1759aa4_b[1]