HOUSTON – November 2, 2013. Today, 7,000 participants demonstrated their commitment to end global poverty in the annual Houston Partnership Walk / Run at Sam Houston Park. The Houston Partnership Walk is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) to raise awareness and funds that reduce poverty, hunger, illiteracy and poor health in Africa and Asia.
Today’s event raised over $1.4 million for AKF USA programs worldwide. 100% of the funds raised at Partnership Walk go directly to projects supported by the Foundation; not a cent is spent on administration.
The event featured a 5K competitive iRun and a 100-yard Youth Fun Run (for children ages 6-13), along with the 3K family Walk.
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