walkathon

noun

walk·a·thon ˈwȯ-kə-ˌthän

: a walk covering a considerable distance organized especially to raise money for a cause

Examples of walkathon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web When Mitchell was gravely ill, the community held a fundraising walkathon at Poinsettia Park to help with medical bills insurance did not cover. —

Lola Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2023 The socially distanced walkathon on Feb. 15 had its largest turnout and raised $14,000 for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. —

Alex Kushel, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Feb. 2021 The walkathon begins todayJan. 1 and runs through Jan. 30. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Jan. 2023 In addition to the virtual walkathon, the club hosts its 17th annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk and Event in person from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 28 at United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S. Melrose Drive, Vista. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for walkathon

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