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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 2008.

Highlights

View highlights of 2008 event.

Get Involved

Register

Register Online or download the Walker Registration Form.
Learn more.

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 our Sponsors list

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.

Awards and Incentives

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 minimumof $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.

Event Details

Distinguished Guests

• The Hon. Ronald Branson, Mayor, City of Carrollton, Texas
• Pat Miner, Council Member, City of Plano, Texas

Masters of Ceremonies

• Bob Ray Sanders, Vice President and Associate Editor, Fort Worth Star Telegram
• Brad Hawkins – News Anchor WFAA – Channel 8
• Seema Mathur – Reporter KTVT – Channel 11

KeyNote Speaker

• Jody Dean, Morning Show at 98.7 KLUV-FM

Event Day Schedule

Driving Directions to the Park

From Plano
Take 75 south which turns into 45 south
Take Hwy 30 west
Take exit 45 Ervay st.
Keep on going straight
Make right on Akard st
Cross Cadiz st and cross Canton st
City Hall Plaza is on the right side

From Carrollton and N Dallas:
Take 35E south
Take Hwy 30 east
Take exit 45B Lamar st/ Griffin st
Take 2nd exit Cadiz st.
Loop up the ramp (stay right)
Left on Akard st. (1st light)
Cross Canton st.
City Hall Plaza on the right side

From E Dallas and Mesquite
Take Hwy 30 west
Take exit 45 Ervay st.
Keep on going straight
Make right on Akard st
Cross Cadiz st and cross Canton st
City Hall Plaza is on the right side

From DFW airport
Exit 183 EAST towards DALLAS
Take 35E south
Take Hwy 30 east
Take exit 45B Lamar st/ Griffin st
Take 2nd exit Cadiz st.
Loop up the ramp (stay right)
Left on Akard st. (1st light)
Cross Canton st.
City Hall Plaza on the right side

Press Releases

October 4, 2008: 4800 Walk to End Global Poverty at Dallas Partnership Walk on October 4, 2008

September 25, 2008: Thousands Expected at Dallas Partnership Walk to Help End Global Poverty

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Glimpse of the City

For eight years now, the Dallas Partnership Walk has been held at Dallas City Hall Plaza, in the heart of downtown.  Texans are proud to host the Walk and show their commitment toward the ending global poverty.