World Vision 6k Wrap-Up

Raising money for clean water projects in Africa

On Saturday, September 18, 2021, the D123 community walked for clean water to help people in Africa get clean water!

What is World Vision?

World Vision is an international humanitarian organization that partner with children, families, and their communities to reach their full potential by tackling poverty and injustice. World Vision was founded in 1950 by Robert "Bob" Pierce, an American Baptist minister and relief worker, when he helped one little girl with only $5 in his pocket. Since then, Bob Pierce's mission was to help those children, families, and their communities living in poverty and unhealthy conditions. Today, World Vision helps more than 3.5 million children in nearly 100 countries across the world.

District 123 partnered with World Vision for the 5th Annual 6k Walk to Water event! Our scholars were able to raise $5,000 and awareness for people in Africa to have clean water. This event is hosted at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School. A special thanks to Mrs. Heather McCarthy and Mrs. Kate Ryan who initially brought awareness about this cause when they traveled to Africa to witness just how hard those living in this country need to work for clean water.

Donate to World Vision

Your donation directly impacts those living in poverty across the globe.

zoom_out_map

Helping Humanity

D123 scholars and their families enjoyed the beautiful weather as they walked through the OLHMS neighborhood knowing they were making a difference!

zoom_out_map

Walk for Water

Stopping for a quick water break at a neighbor's sprinkler during the race. These scholars now realize how fortunate they are to have clean water at their finger tips!

zoom_out_map

Thank you OLPD & OLFD

We thank our Oak Lawn Police and Fire Departments for making sure our scholars and community members stayed safe during the 6k!

Sponsor a Child

Many D123 staff and family members are already sponsoring a child! You can too!

zoom_out_map

Mrs. Heather McCarthy

"As someone who has travelled to Africa two times to witness young girls walking all day to collect water for their families, this event means so much to me. I love how our local community comes together to make a global difference."

zoom_out_map

Mrs. Kate Ryan

"The World Vision 6k means so much to us because it all started with the novel A Long Walk to Water that our 7th grade students read. They were really saddened by the fact young girls are walking long distances for water, that usually isn't safe to drink. They wanted to do more, and eventually, this is how our community got involved with the 6k."

zoom_out_map

Mrs. Kathy Ogean

"World Vision is important to me because we take so much for granted and it feels good to recognize all that we have and make our best efforts to ensure no one goes without. The best experience besides knowing we're helping bring water to those who have none is seeing our community come together and enjoy a sport I love so much."

zoom_out_map

Family Bonding

Mrs. Jenna Pronger and her family enjoyed running the race this year!

zoom_out_map

Running for Water

Ms. Taylor Allison, Nolan, Rocco, Mrs. Vickie Vertucci, Jimmy, and special guest Izzy felt empowered while running the 6k! They even had their own running competition between each other!

zoom_out_map

Coming Together for Change

Community members joined this special event! We thank our D123 families for always being supportive!

6th grade OLHMS scholars proudly show off their medals after finishing the race!

Danny S. proudly states, "I wanted to do the 6k to help people in Africa get clean water. The best part of the 6k was when everyone was motivating me to finish the race and keep pushing to the end." We are always proud of our students for wanting to help others who are less fortunate than them.

Get Involved

Find out what you can do to get involved with World Vision!