New Paltz CROP Walk A Cool Walk
Started 1973; this "cool walk" was first known as United Nations World Food Program and was held at SUNY Campus New Paltz on their field track. 50 college students walked and raised $2,000.00. The "Walk" was then moved to the Mohonk Mountain House and Mohonk Preserve grounds. This is when it became a "cool walk." The Walk A Thon Against Hunger (as it became to be known) consisted of walking 18 miles on Mohonk Preserve and Mountain House property to Sky Top Lookout and back. Typically held on the first Saturday of May, this format would make it the longest walk to raise money for the fight against hunger on the east coast. With names like "heart break hill" and "cardiac hill", this all day event, was a challenging event "loved" by all.
Today this Church World Service walk is now held on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail System. Established on the old rail road bed, this site proved ideal for families, joggers and sightseers. Now just a 5 mile walk to accommodate the changes in life styles, it is still a "cool walk". The scenery is spectacular and the old Wallkill River bridge is a perfect place for resting and picture taking. The event is now held on Sunday afternoon in October.
The 2008 CROP Walk had 150 "Walkers" and raised over $16,000. As with all Church World Service CROP Walks, part of the donations stays in the local community; 25% of funds raised is given to Family of New Paltz.
Become part of our 37 year history; join us on our next walk scheduled in October 18, 2009. Go to our contact us page if you want more information emailed or mailed to you.
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