Saturday, October 18, 2008

On Saturday 13 September, 180 people took part in the Manly-Manado Walk, the renowned Spit-to-Manly foreshore fundraiser walk. Together, walkers are hoping to raise $15,000, offering 42 families a chance out of poverty by receiving a micro business loan in Manado!

The sun was shining as people of all ages came together. The youngest baby “walkers” were carried in backpacks and the oldest walker, Vera, aged 92, managed part of the walk too!

And a little bit of Manado came to Manly that day. Whilst in Manly we turn on a tap for our daily water, in Manado some people walk 600 m carrying a 19 litre container! Walkers found out just what it was like to collect and carry their daily water with some walkers carrying 10 litres from Fairlight Beach to the end of the walk. Some even carried 20 litres!!

A fantastic community day out – with plenty of fun had by all.

Thank you to all the local businesses and organisations who supported the event. Thank you also to Seaforth Baptist Church for organising the event and thank you to everyone who took part!