BGR Walk to Feed the Hungry 2019! [Buddhist Global Relief - Bhikkhu Bodhi]

Dharma Drink Friends,

Join us for a worthwhile stroll in Riverside Park to raise money for those in need! Or just donate if you cannot make the walk. Please help provide food for poor children, job training for women, etc.

NO AMOUNT IS TOO SMALL & YOU CAN DONATE ANONYMOUSLY! Thank you!!!

Two ways to join us!

(1) Join us for the walk or donation. https://www.firstgiving.com/team/395415

(2) Join on your own, create your own team, or just donate.
https://www.firstgiving.com/event/BuddhistGlobalRelief/2019-New-York-NY-Walk-to-Feed-the-Hungry

Every dollar counts! Dana to the world!

For the past several years we had great times, meeting other compassionate Buddhists, like minded friends, and monastics from many different sanghas. Please join us again for the 2019 NYC Walk to Feed the Hungry organized by Buddhist Global Relief ("BGR").

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BGR was formed by American Buddhist scholar-monk, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi, and his students in 2007 to help the needy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKrp5TOP91Y

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Event Schedule:

***8:45 AM - Optional meet at Juice Press for a healthy start

9:30 AM - Registration begins at 79th street entrance to Riverside Park, New York, NY

9:40​ AM - Moving Meditation

10:00 AM - Welcome Message, Reflection & Blessings

11:30 AM - Vegetarian Lunch & Speakers @ Church of Notre Dame (405 West 114 St)

Sponsor Note: "recommend that you bring your own water for the 3-mile walk, and also that you wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the cool fall weather. The Walk will proceed even in inclement weather. We suggest you bring an umbrella and/or raincoat as well, just in case it rains. Having a hat or cap too would be good too, in the event if gets windy."

PRE-EVENT: Welcome to join us at Juice Press earlier 8:45 AM at Irving Farm.

VOLUNTEERS: please contact Sylvie at BGR directly: sylviesun@buddhistglobalrelief.org

Thank you,

Eddie

----- BGR ----
BGR: "Come join us ... for a truly meaningful day, and share in a simple act that can make a difference to those who most need our compassion and care. When you walk with us, and share the experience with friends and family, you shine a light on the hunger and poverty that exist all over the world, and in New York City. Donations will will help our programs around the world and our Partners here in NYC, who do so much to fight the hunger that continues to plague our city. With your help, they can do more."

And if you'd like to volunteer, please email ny_walk@buddhistglobalrelief.org.

---- BGR Projects ----

• Women: A Catalyst for Change in Cambodia
• Improving Crop Resilience and Income for Rice Farmers in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam
• Education for Children of Backpack Medics in Burma
• Improved nutrition among children and pregnant women in Cote d'Ivoire
• Supporting the nutrition of poor children in Haiti
• Prosperity through resilient agriculture in India
• ETC.
  https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/index.php/en/