DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dothan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a community walk this month to celebrate girls and encourage leadership, education, wellness and empowerment.
The International Day of the Girl Child 3K Community Walk will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Westgate Park in Dothan.
The event will feature motivational speakers Beyla Walker and Mia Nelson, anchors with WTVY News 4, along with Henry County Chief Probate Clerk Susie Suarez Horn.
Girls can participate for free. Adult registration is $10. Schools, churches, community groups, youth organizations and families from across the Wiregrass are encouraged to participate.
Girls are encouraged to bring friends and build a team. The group walking with the most friends will have a chance to win a $513 prize package.
Participants are encouraged to wear pink, purple, white or gold, colors associated with International Day of the Girl Child.
Registration is requested by Oct. 11.
For more information, contact Dorotha Hall at 404-936-6754 or Winnie Frazier at 404-932-5578.