Dear all,
I just wanted to let you know of the latest developments on the 'Walk for Iraq' campaign. I mentioned to you in my last letter the walk has now gone global and I am now pleased to announce that dates have been confirmed for Auckland, New Zealand and Toronto, Canada.
Displaced Iraqis around the globe have taken a special interest in our campaign and website and it is to them and to the millions in Iraq and all those who have been affected by the wars that we dedicate our work.
Developments to-date:
- Auckland's walk will be happening on the 11th of August 2007 and will be a 23 Km walk from Long Bay to Devonport (North Shore City Coastal Walk) to fund lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for the Iraqi Refugees in Middle East. The biggest achievement so far is that the walk will be filmed as part of a documentary. Please visit our first giving page for more information and for donations.
- Toronto's walk will be held on 25th of August 2007 at 1 Yonge street, Toronto, Canada. They will be raising funds for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Iraq. Two weeks ago our team in Toronto took part in a radio interview. They will be interviewed again at least twice in coming weeks. Please click here for more information and donations.
- Our New Zealand team lead has created a promotional video which you can view by clicking on this.
- Our group members on facebook 'Walk for Iraq' and 'Walk for Iraq Toronto' has now grown to 950 (and rising).
- We are communicating with teams in Dubai, UAE to hold a Walk for Iraq event out there by the end of the year.
To-date the UK team have now raised over £20,000 (and rising) for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Iraq which was only achieved with your generous contributions. Help is still needed, so please support our teams globally and give whatever you can to support the Iraqi people who have been affected by the wars.
Finally, please do come back and visit our main website www.walkforiraq.com for the latest updates and may I also kindly ask you to pass this e-mail onto your contact lists and to promote our work further.
Wishing our peers/walkers in New Zealand and Toronto the very best of luck for their walks. Dates will be announced soon for California, Melbourne and Dubai.
Best Wishes
Nadia Al-Shadhir |
