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STAUNTON, VA, September 13, 2023 — Staunton City Schools invites parents, students and community members to join its first-ever Kindness Matters Walkathon from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Staunton High School track.
The event is a celebration of the Staunton Kindness Challenge, a campaign started by SCS in 2021 to spread goodwill, good deeds and good vibes in schools and the community during the pandemic. It’s also a fundraiser for The Kindness Fund, which supports kindness initiatives throughout the division as well as students and families in need.
For the 2023-24 school year, SCS is focusing on kindness to self, others and the planet during its Kindness Matters campaign with the theme “Kindness Grows Here.”
“The walkathon is an activity that encourages kindness to self and the planet by supporting good health and getting outside to enjoy the outdoors,” said Dr. Garett Smith, superintendent of Staunton City Schools. “It’s also the kickoff to our Kindness Week, Oct. 2-6. We hope our families, community partners and all those who believe in spreading kindness will join us for this exciting event.”
Registration is $25 per adult and includes a Kindness Matters bag, wristband, yard sign and t-shirt. Children are admitted free. Registrants sign up to walk for the school of their choice, and the school with the most laps logged per capita gets a special trophy to display all year long.
The event will also include the following family-friendly activities:
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Rev Your Bev and Grow Yourself Snack Stations: Build your own healthy snack and make fruit waters with the SCS Nutrition Services team. Participants will receive a color-changing cup for their participation.
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Kindness Craft Station: Make art, notes and crafty gifts for public servants, family and friends with the YMCA Youth Volunteer Corps.
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Grow Pod Giveaway: Participants can pick up a free grow pod to start seedlings indoors for their home vegetable garden from Ware Elementary School's Environmental Club.
Staunton City Schools is seeking local business sponsorships to support the Walkathon and Kindness Week Oct. 2-6 (schedule TBA) with prize giveaways.
Anyone interested in sponsoring the walkathon or Kindness Week may email [email protected] or call Ruth Jones Turner at 540.332.3920.
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