Joe Furey emcees 6th Annual Walk for Haiti

Joe Furey , Popular FOX CT News weather personality
will return as master of ceremonies for the sixth annual CT Walks For Haiti walk-a-thon and Haitian festival on Saturday, April 25.

Attracting hundreds of supporters, the annual walk through West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square raises funds for established Haitian charities. Walkers gather at St. Peter Claver parish center for the 2.5 mi. walk and the Haitian-themed festival, offering authentic Haitian cuisine, crafts, music, and a silent auction featuring Our Red Sox package, including time in the booth with Joe Castiglione, gift cards from local businesses and more.

The event takes place rain or shine. The festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with music, food, crafts and auction; the walk starts at 12:00; festivities close at 2:30 p.m. Walkers and non-walkers will have plenty to enjoy.

CT Walks For Haiti, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization. Proceeds from the event will go directly as grants to the following charities that have compelling needs:
Haitian Health Foundation - feeding malnourished pregnant women and their young children.

Outreach to Haiti- providing food and vaccinations to malnourished infants and children under five.

Haitian Humanitarian Network - developing a medical outreach program to remote areas too far to travel to clinic.

Medical Aid to Haiti - funding the annual salary of a Haitian nurse for the mobile clinic.

Operation Unisson - providing critical health instruction to children in a summer camp, along with a meal (likely their only meal of the day).

For more information about the walk, the charities, or about making a donation through our CrowdRise fundraiser, please visit our website: www.ctwalksforhaiti.org. or contact Nancy Pelletier at (860) 803-6270.

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