It's easy to get involved and become a CROP Walker
The 2007 walk, the 29th annual, is a 5K (3.1-mile) event. It begins and ends at the South Carolina State House, at the corner of Gervais and Main streets.
You can register the day of the walk beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Columbia Community Jazz Band highlight the pre-walk preparations before the walk begins at 2:30.
You can also register in advance by phone (782-4238) or by mail by downloading this form (PDF), filling it out and mailing it 6436 Sylvan Drive, Columbia, SC 29206
Walkers who raise at least $75 will get a free T-shirt. Walkers are encouraged, however, to try to raise $100 or more.
You can also print useful information such as Fast Facts (PDF), Frequently Asked Questions (PDF), and Tips & Pointers.
Walk materials can be requested in advance by calling 782-4238, or they can be picked up through mid-November at the following locations:
- Bethel Lutheran Church, 2081 Dutch Fork Road, White Rock, 781-2134; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday (map)
- Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St., Columbia, 765-9430; 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (map)
- Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, 254-4432; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (map)
- Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS), 212 North Church Street, Lexington, 957-6656, Ext. 225; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday, call ahead first (map)
- Lutheran Synod office, 1003 Richland Street, 765-0590; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (map)
- McGregor Presbyterian Church, 6505 St. Andrews Road, Irmo, 781-2391; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (map)
- Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, 771-4408; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (map)
If your company or organization usually participates in matching gifts programs, you might be able to double your gift/pledge. See details, and a list of participating organizations at the Chuch World Service site.
Make sure to bring comfortable shoes and be prepared to have a good time walking!
