Fourth Annual “Taking Steps Towards College Success” Walk-a-thon October 14, 2012

The Be A Leader Foundation is hosting the fourth annual “Taking Steps Towards College Success” walk-a-thon. The event highlights the importance of promoting and supporting higher education among Arizona’s youth. Providing access to college going materials and informing families of the importance of higher education enhances a student’s chance of going to college.

The walk begins with a local college resource fair featuring more than 50 organizations with scholarship and program information and will culminate with a national college fair showcasing 200+ universities. Tours of the College Depot at Burton Barr Library will also be available.

9 – 11a.m. College-going Resource Fair (Margaret T. Hance Park)
10 a.m. Remarks by Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Be A Leader’s Founders Melissa and Gary Trujillo
11 a.m. – noon Walk-a-thon
Noon. – 3p.m. NACAC College Fair (Phoenix Convention Center)

To register:
Visit: www.bealeader.kintera.org/takingsteps
Call: 602-758-8000
The event is FREE and open to the public, registration is recommended.

Official Website: http://www.bealeader.kintera.org/takingsteps