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Be A Friend Project Walkathon!
On Sunday, June 9th from 11:00 - 2:00 pm at the main Valhalla Campus of Westchester Community College, the national Teen Kindness Board (TKB) of the Be A Friend Project hosts their 2nd Annual Walkathon “walking towards a kinder world” to end bullying!
The Teen Kindness Board helps guide the "kids for kids" programming of the Be A Friend Project. All members, ages 13 - 19, are peer-selected for their self-motivated acts of KINDNESS, BULLYING PREVENTION and PEER ADVOCACY. Dedicated to the BAFP mission to end bullying and its traumatic consequences, save lives and build kinder communities, TKB 'Upstanders' hope to raise awareness through this Walkathon that bullying is never just "kids being kids." Approximately 6 children (ages 10 and up) die by suicide every day in the U.S. related to bullying, and there are at least 100 attempts for every one of those. WALK or PLEDGE to help amplify our message to kids and teens surviving life-changing bullying: STAY STRONG! YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
This BAFP Walkathon is the brainchild of TKB member AIDAN DUVER who served as its Chair until May 24th, 2023, when he passed away after a 2-year battle with cancer at just 18 years old. The Walkathon is a legacy of Aidan's work and passion to make the world "a brighter place." Visit Aidan's tribute area at the Event Village! Purple hearts abound for our beloved TKB Upstander who continues to lead and inspire us all. 💜
The Walkathon's Event Village opens at 11am for registration with games and food – and a support table hosted by WCC Mental Health and Counseling Services. The opening ceremony begins at 12:00pm followed by the Walkathon start at 12:30 on a 1.5 mile course.
Opening Ceremony includes honoring TKB members who have "aged on" by inducting them into The Lion Pride! Ethan Katz and (posthumously) Aidan Duver will be awarded a Lion Trophy on June 9th.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2403909-0
