World’s largest 6K walk for clean water

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, people in Salina and around the globe will unite through the world’s biggest 6K for clean water, World Vision’s annual Global 6K for Water. People will walk or run 6 kilometers to provide clean water and hygiene to those in the developing world who are vulnerable to COVID-19.

Access to clean water and hygiene is more critical than ever as we fight the global spread of this deadly virus. In the developing world, three billion people do not have handwashing options in their homes.

Sign-up and participation is easy! Every $50 registration fee will provide life-changing clean water and hygiene to one person so they can wash their hands and prevent the spread of COVID-19. You can join our event or exercise social distancing by walking or running as an individual or family from your home or neighborhood. When you register, World Vision will send you a Global 6K for Water t-shirt, a finisher’s medal, and a race bib with a photo of the child that you’ll be walking or running for that day.

World Vision is the largest nongovernmental (NGO) provider of clean water in the developing world. In 2020, World Vision reached 3.4 million people with sustainable sources of clean water, 1.8 million people with water during emergency situations and 2.7 million people with improved sanitation. To combat virus spread, the organization reached 8.2 million people with hygiene promotion and provided handwashing facilities to over 4,700 schools. They also equipped nearly 1 million households with handwashing facilities. In efforts to protect vital frontline healthcare workers, handwashing facilities were constructed at nearly 2,500 healthcare clinics.

To find out more about the Global 6K for Water go to www.worldvision6K.org.

LOCAL MEDIA CONTACT: Dane Long, (785) 577-6450, danelong007@gmail.com