Know Before You Go |
 Together, we’ll step into her story and celebrate the power in every refugee girl -- our students and Village can't wait to see you! Please read this carefully, it has everything you need to plan for this amazing day. We do not have all registered guests' emails, so to be safe, please forward this email to all people joining you. |
EVENT SCHEDULE 
9:00 a.m. – Registration & T-shirt pick-up begins (Clarkston Market, 980 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021)
9:35 a.m. – Zumba Warm-up
9:45 a.m. – Remarks from students & top fundraisers announced
10:00 a.m. – Walk begins! Follow behind the drummers 
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Finish Line Celebration (Global Village Project, 205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030)
Starting Line: Clarkston Market, 980 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021Finish Line: Global Village Project, 205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030
PARKING 
Option 1: Park at the starting line (Clarkston Market at 980 Rowland Street, Clarkston, GA 30021). Then at the finish line at the end of the walk, GVP buses will shuttle you back to your car starting at 12:30 p.m. (Park at the start, walk to finish, get bussed back to start). We suggest utilizing this option.
Option 2: Park at the finish line by 8:30am (Global Village Project, 205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030). Then, a GVP bus will shuttle you to the starting line promptly at 8:40 a.m. -- don't be late! There is limited availability with this option, so it is first come first serve.
BUSES & BATHROOMS 
There will be three (count 'em, three!) “Bus Stop” locations along the route (1-, 2-, and 3-mile markers) marked with a "Bus Stop" sign and balloons
Unless there is an emergency, please find one of these stops and wait for a shuttle to take you to the finish line.
If you can’t reach a bus stop, bus liaison contact info will be shared at check-in. For emergencies, call 911.
Bathrooms are available at starting and finish lines.
FOOD & DRINK 
Starting Line: Coffee and light pastries available for purchase at Kuku Ethiopian coffee.
During Walk: Two free water stations with light snacks and fruit.
Finish Line: BRING CASH & CREDIT CARDS! 
Not all vendors accept cards!
Free: Henna tattoos from GVP alumni (please tip them, they keep it!), bubble tea from Taichi Bubble Tea - Decatur, face painting, and more!
Available for purchase: Delicious food Refugee Women's Network Chefs Club, King of Pops, plus craft and jewelry vendors like the Refugee Sewing Society.
WHAT TO BRING: Cash, credit card, water, sunscreen, good walking shoes
WHAT TO WEAR: PINK everything! Show your spirit in pink as we walk for the power and stories of refugee girls! Bright accessories, funky sunglasses, colorful socks, hats, boas—high-energy fun vibes! We LOVE corny, and it's a chance to continue the festive costume energy from Halloween. All pre-registered walkers receive a t-shirt. It will be chilly but sunny, so wear layers as you see fit. 
DAY-OF REGISTRATION: Yes! Tell your friends that you can register day-of. If you are receiving this email directly, then you are registered. If someone forwarded it to you, then you can pre-register at gvpwalk.org or wait until the day. If you wait, T-shirts may become limited because registered walkers get priority.
PETS: Please leave furry friends at home out of respect for all participants from all different cultures. Dogs also aren't allowed on buses. Thank you for understanding!
ROUTE MAP: Check it out here! You can also take a picture of the map at check-in.
We're so incredibly grateful for you and are excited to see you this Saturday! If you have questions, reach out to me at my cell (770) 726-5886 or kmckinley@globalvillageproj
In excitement and solidarity,
Kara McKinley 
P.S. Huge thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible!