Walk for Working Donkeys
The 8th of May is World Donkey Day! To celebrate this gentle animal and create awareness around the abuse and neglect millions of working donkeys endure worldwide, AAA are holding Donkey Awareness Walks in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney. A walk (5km or less) will be held in Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide on Saturday, 8th of May at 11am, while in Canberra and Sydney, walks will take place on Sunday, 16th of May.
Everyone is very welcome to attend... bring along your two-legged and four-legged family members and meet like-minded people. All proceeds raised will provide essential veterinary care and education for owners to prevent the mistreatment of donkeys. This year, the amount you wish to donate is up to you. The main aim of the event is to walk together and talk about these beautiful creatures, raising awareness of their plight in many countries around the world.
If you live in one of these cities, please consider joining us!
Please see details for each city below:
Melbourne
The Melbourne AAA team are holding the 55 challenge. Carry 5kgs for 5kms.
All proceeds to support working animals globally.
Janet's remarkable walk from Melbourne to Perth last year was phenomenal. While foot soldiers like us haven't quite mustered the self-sacrifice, determination and dedication to complete such a marathon effort, here's your chance to leave a small footprint.
Saturday, 8th of May is World Donkey Day and, this year, we would like to commemorate the event by inviting you to partake in a walk of your choice for 5 kms carrying 5kgs. The weight is optional and you can opt to carry less weight or none at all. The weight is suggested to enable us to literally walk in the shoes of working animals and recognise the enormous contribution these animals make to people's livelihoods. You are invited to be innovative in the weights you choose to carry from food, tools, household items, implements, etc... We can't wait to see what you come up with! A prize for the most creative load is on offer!
The walk can be completed individually or in a tag team, perhaps with people completing approximately 1km each. Your goal is to raise $55. Children and pets are welcome to partake under adult supervision.
Your photos with a tag of the walking track undertaken will help to create a montage for the AAA Walk of Fame 2021, to be posted on the AAA Facebook page.
Interested? MELBOURNE RESIDENTS, please contact Shyama: shyamafuad@yahoo.com.au by Thursday, 30th April to register.
A ceramic latte cup with a silicon lid will be awarded to the first 10 individuals who register. All entrants will receive an AAA tote bag and participating children will be given a soft toy.
Starting point: Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Commencement Time: 9:30am
Trail: Scotchman’s Creek Trail
Public parking near the Oakleigh Golf Course, Cnr Park Road and Cabena Crescent, Chadstone
Perth
The Donkey Awareness Walk in Perth will take place up in the hills of Perth on the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail. Meeting at 11am in Glen Forrest [ cnr Hardey Rd & Railway Pde at the Train Park] and walking to Darlington for lunch and return. Total distance 5 km. For more information and to register your interest, please contact Janet: info@animalaidabroad.org
Adelaide
The Adelaide walk will be held at Mawson Lakes starting at 11am. For more information and to register your interest, please contact Janet: info@animalaidabroad.org
Canberra
The Donkey Awareness Walk in Canberra will occur on Sunday, 16th of May. Meeting at Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, National Capital Exhibition Building at 11am. The walk will be bridge to bridge around the lake basin and is 4.96km (see map below). There are toilets at several points along the way. Please register your interest with Lee at leebernettedean@gmail.com
Sydney
In Sydney, the walk will take place on Sunday, 16th of May at 11am. The starting point will be Cafe Bones in the Hawthorne Canal Reserve, Leichhardt. Cafe Bones is located in the dog park near Darley Road, close to the Hawthorne Light Rail station, on the Inner West Light Rail line. Please contact Paul: paul.sillato@health.nsw.gov.au or Marie: mariecrilley@hotmail.com for further information.
