BrocktonPostBROCKTON--MyTurn Inc., a dropout prevention and intervention program for at-risk youth, will host a "2K Walk4Kids" Saturday, April 16, 2011 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at HarborOne Credit Union at Legion Parkway in Brockton.
The walk will celebrate Global Youth Service Day set for between April 15-17, and has been coordinated with the Boys & Girls Club, the YMCA and the United Way.
Anyone wishing to pre-register for the walk should visit www.wix.com/mdovell/2kwalkforkids. The goal is for each walker to raise $50, however all money raised will be gratefully accepted and will help MyTurn's free programs.
Registration costs are: $10 for teens and adults, 13 years or older; $5 for kids 5-13years. Children 4 or younger are free.
Those who have not pre-registered may register the day of the walk at the HarborOne starting line beginning at 8:30 a.m. The walk steps-off at 9:30 a.m.
MyTurn's programs help youngsters who are often in difficult situations, including challenging economic situations, unstable home lives, court involvement, teen parenthood, and repeated educational failings.
MyTurn serves nine communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
For more information about MyTurn, visit MyTurn's website. For questions about the walk, MyTurn can be reached by email at downtownwalk4kds@gmail.com or by phone at 508-580-2659, ext. 201.
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