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June 13, 2009 - Aalborg, Kildeparken
DKK 110,000 collected by 1614 Aalborgers
It was with great pleasure that - in cooperation with Aalborg Municipality - we held the ECCO Walkathon in Aalborg for the first time on Saturday 13 June 2009.
A total of DKK 110,000 was collected for the Danish Heart Foundation’s Children’s fund, WWF Worldwide Fund for Nature and Street Kids International who were all in attendance in Kildeparken with various activities. An all, 1614 Aalborgers walked through the city's streets and green areas, using their feet to raise money. In addition to the donated money they raised by walking, 415 children collected more than DKK 20,000 by holding a treasure hunt.
Mohamed from the X-Factor gave a taster of his latest hits and also performed a couple of the numbers he sang on X-Factor – to the great delight of the assembled children and young people. The Crew from Fristedet entertained the crowd with dance and music whilst The Company performed some well-known cover versions. Skovmand & Bue linked the acts on stage with loads of funny comments.
We would like to thank Aalborg Municipality and Nordjyske Medier for the excellent cooperation.
We hope to see just as many participants in 2010!
Overview
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Routes
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Start & Finish: Kildeparken
Kildeparken will be the start and destination area. In the Walkathon area you will find our registration tent, the main stage with ongoing music and entertainment, the children's area offering lots of children activities, as well as the 3 organisations' tents. You will find stalls where you can buy food and drink all day.
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Wheelchairs and prams
Wheelchair users and parents with prams are most welcome to participate in ECCO Walkathon. Both routes are designed to include everyone. Walkathon helpers will be standing along the entire route to provide assistance, should you encounter any obstacles.
Getting there
It can be extremely difficult to find a parking spot on the day of the event, so we recommend that you come by bike or take the bus / train.
See more: www.rejseplanen.dk
Programme
10.00 ECCO Walkathon 2009 officially opens
10.30 Presentation of the 2009 charity projects
10.45 Warm-up
11.00 Departure: 10 km route
11.45 Warm-up
12.00 Departure: 6 km route
14.30 Checks handed over to the charities
14.45 Thanks to participants and See you in 2010
Charity Projects
When you participate in ECCO Walkathon, you are helping street children in Poland and in Kenya, protecting the ice bears in Arctic from climate changes, and giving children with heart disease a better life.
You see, for every kilometre you walk ECCO will donate 7.50 DKK to the project you choose to support. Last year, ECCO donated more than 3.5 million DKK to Street Kids International, WWF, and local heath projects.
Street Kids International educates street children in Poland and in Kenya so that they can support themselves
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WWF – protects the ice bears in Arctic
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Heart Children's Fund – helps and supports children with heart disease and their families
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Cooperation Partners
FAQ
- Is there a limit to the number of participants in ECCO Walkathon?
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Yes, for safety reasons the number of participants is set at max. 5,000.
- How much does it cost to participate?
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Entry is 50 DKK for adults and 25 DKK for children under 12.
- Where can I sign up?
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You can register online, in ECCO shops, and at the start & finish area on the day of the event, if there are any more tickets available.
- Is there a money refund, if I can't come?
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No, unfortunately we cannot give back money for any purchased tickets.
- Can I come in a wheelchair or bring a pram?
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Yes, both routes are designed so that everyone can participate.
- Can I bring my dog along?
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Yes, participants may bring their dogs. But please remember to keep them on a leash and dispose of any "mess" they leave behind.
- Where do I pick up my kit?
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You pick up your kit in the Start & Finish area. Signs will show you the way.
- How do I prove which distance I walked?
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On the route you choose there is a checking point where a helper will provide you with a stamp on your walking certificate. When you return to the start & finish area, you must hand in you walking certificate which will be counted to total donations.
- When do I have to choose my route?
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You can wait until the last minute. You can also choose to walk the route of your choice several times.
- When do I choose which organisation I want to donate the money I have raised with my feet?
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When you hand in your walking certificate upon your return to the start & finish area.
- Can I buy food and drink in the start & finish area?
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Yes, there will be stalls where you can buy food and drink.
- Can I buy food and drink en route?
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No, you cannot buy any food or drink en route.
- Are there toilet facilities in the start & finish area?
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Yes, look at the locations on the map.
- Are there toilet facilities on route?
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Yes, there will be toilet facilities at the check point.