Atlanta Walkathon

Atlanta Walkathon

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Saturday, August 23, 2025 @ 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Walk a Mile: Help a Child

Atlanta Walkathon 2025

Hand In Hand USA Atlanta Chapter encourages everyone to participate in the annual Walkathon event: Walk A Mile – Help A Child.

This is the time to give back to the community. We want your support in making the annual Atlanta walkathon a success. The funds raised will help to change the lives of needy people. We are conducting this fun-filled walkathon on the beautiful trails of Chattahoochee Pointe Park. Request all of you and your family & friends to come for this event and support the great cause.

To donate towards this cause, you can either donate online, using the donation link provided below, or text ONE DROP to 44321 to donate using a credit card.

Schedule

  • 7:30 am – 8:00 am: Registration
  • 8:15 am – 9:15 am: Walk
  • 9:15 am – 9:45 am: Refreshments and recognitions

Recent news articles featuring this event

News article in Khabar

News Article in Atlanta Dunia

News Article in NRI Pulse

Snapshots from 2024

Snapshots from 2023

For Questions regarding sponsorships contact Kirti Panday or Anirban

Title Sponsor – $1500+

$1500+One Time
  • Name or logo prominently displayed on the poster as a Title sponsor in larger print.
  • Table and banner (provided by the sponsor) at Walkathon.
  • A special booth/sponsor banner at the end of the walking trail or at a sponsor’s choice.
  • Acknowledgment and announcement at the time of the event.

Gold Sponsor – $1000+

$1000+One Time
  • Name or logo prominently displayed on a poster in larger print.
  • Table and banner (provided by the sponsor) at Walkathon.
  • Acknowledgment and announcement at the time of the event.

We humbly acknowledge the following Gold Sponsors.

OHM Healing Logo

OHM Healing – Compassionate mentoring for children with disabilities

Silver Sponsor – $500+

$500+One Time
  • Name or logo displayed on poster in smaller print.
  • Table and banner (provided by the sponsor) at Walkathon.
  • Acknowledgment and announcement at the time of the event.

We humbly acknowledge the following Silver Sponsors.

Get to Know Us and Balashram

1. Hand in Hand USA video:  This video begins with the formation of Hand in Hand USA and covers all three of its missions, with a detailed focus on the objectives and daily life of students at Balashram. It also highlights the Chrysalis Project, a support system for graduating students. Additionally, it features brief clips of two former students, Om Prakash and Sasmita, sharing their experiences.  

2. Balashram Video: After introducing the challenges faced by rural Odisha, this video focuses exclusively on Balashram. It covers all aspects of the school, including the Chrysalis Project.

3. Swarna Video:   A narrative-driven video featuring Swarna, a 10th-grade student at Balashram. Through her story, viewers gain insight into student life at the school.

4. 20 Years of Balashram: Narrated by a student at Balashram, this video provides an in-depth look at student life and an update on Balashram’s progress.

5. Balashram glimpses:   A brief, narration-free montage showcasing student activities at Balashram.

TRIVIA QUIZ:

Now that you have some awareness about the main Hand in Hand USA-sponsored activities, we have an exciting quiz for kids and teens at the walkathon event.  

Spend a few minutes going through the webpages below. During the walk, you will see questions from the content below. 

The three participants with the most correct answers will get prizes at the end of the event. 

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Location: Chattahoochee Pointe Park, 5790 Chattahoochee Pointe Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024
Date: August 23, 2025
Duration: 1 Day