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**This event has ended. General donations
can still be made.**

Acknowledgment

We thank our valued sponsors and donors for their contributions.

See the list of sponsors for 2009

Press Releases

• 2,500 Walk to end Global Poverty at Chicago Partnership Walk on October 11, 2009
• Thousands Expected at Chicago Partnership Walk on October 11, 2009

Get Involved

Register

Register Online or download the Walker Registration Form.  Learn more. (View demos: Registering as a Walker or Starting or Joining a Team)

View the Fundraising Guide to learn how to raise funds.

Sponsor

As a Partnership Walk sponsor, you can join the ranks of internationally minded individuals and socially responsible companies.  

There are 2 ways to sponsor:

• Sponsor a Walker  in their fundraising goal and join in partnership with thousands of others working to support innovative programs that create hope and opportunity.
• Become a Corporate Sponsor. Review the Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities. Contact your local city representative or Sponsor Online. (View demos: Sponsoring a Walk)

Volunteer

Register as a Volunteer and join hundreds of other volunteers across the country working together in the fight against global poverty. Learn More.

Donate

Donate now to make a gift of hope to support programs that open doors for progress, opportunity and change. Learn more to find out how far your contribution actually goes.

100% of your tax-deductible contribution goes directly to projects supported by the Foundation. Not a cent is spent on administration.

Bike to Walk

Want to take your involvement with Partnership Walk to the next level?  Join us at the second annual PartnershipsInAction Bike toWalk preceding the Chicago Partnership Walk! Bike to Walk is an opportunity for individuals to bike roundtrip from Montrose Harbor to North Avenue Beach, or from Montrose Harbor to Millennium Park, enjoying views of Chicago’s beautiful lake shore to raise funds and awareness for Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A.’s projects in the developing world.  Registration for the Walk will immediately follow the bike ride in the same location.

Registration: 8:00 a.m.

Bike Ride Begins: 8:30 a.m.

Return to Montrose Harbor: 11:00 a.m.   (in time for Walk registration)

Rent a Bike

For those who would like to participate but don't have a bicycle, you may reserve a rental bicycle with helmet through Bobby’s Bike Hike.  Rental fee is $20 before October 4 and $23 there on after ($25 if reserved day of event).

Walk Event Details and Awards

Walker Awards

Rally your friends, family and colleagues to support you by collecting donations and earn special awards. Learn more.

To qualify for the awards, all contributions must be received on or before the day of the Walk. AKF USA reserves the right to substitute awards with items of equal or greater value. View the Fundraising Guide to lean more.

Team Awards

With a minimum of 5 team members and by collectively raising a minimum of $250, you and your team can become eligible to win Team-All and Team High awards. Learn more.

Ambassador Awards

The Partnership Walk Ambassador program recognizes walkers who collect individual sponsorships totaling $1,000 or more. Each Ambassador receives special Partnership Walk merchandise and for each $1,000 raised individuals are entered in a drawing to win a fabulous prize in each city.

Nationwide Bonus Awards

For the first time ever, nationwide bonus awards are available for 2009 Partnership Walk. Drawings will occur post-walk season. See the list of attractive prizes below.

* Register online by September 16, 2009
For more information and eligibility requirements, visit our terms and conditions

2008 Walk Information