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Alexandria nonprofit ALIVE! ‘Walkathon’ returns this fall

ALIVE! Walkathon (photo via ALIVE!)

ALIVE!, an Alexandria nonprofit dedicated to providing housing, is bringing back its annual walkathon this fall to raise funding for neighbors in need.

The walkathon is scheduled to return on Sunday, Oct. 20. The walkathon is an optional 5k or five-mile walk through Alexandria starting at First Christian Church (2723 King Street). The walk is followed by snacks, live music and a raffle.

The nonprofit has set a goal of raising $70,000. Registration is $25 for individual walkers or $10 for children.

“Join us for the 43rd annual StepALIVE! Walkathon to benefit ALIVE!,” the ALIVE! website said. “Together, we can take a step towards ending food and housing insecurity in Alexandria.”

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