Bourgade Catholic High School
The Bourgade Catholic Walk-A-Thon
"March for Mexico Mission"
The Advancement Office, in conjunction with the administration, faculty, staff, and the student body, sponsors an annual Walk-A-Thon. The event serves as an opportunity for the students of Bourgade Catholic to raise money in support of their own education. Each student is responsible for securing a set dollar amount in contributions from their respective sponsors. Sponsors can be family, friends, neighbors, and organizations. Last year, the students of Bourgade Catholic raised over $33,000 in support of the Walk-A-Thon. The actual day of the event the students walk a route that covers a 6 mile course around the surrounding Bourgade Catholic neighborhood. Afterwards, they return to school where they enjoy a barbeque lunch and an early dismissal.
Last year our Walk-A-Thon was themed "The March for Mexico Mission" because a majority of the proceeds raised from the Walk-A-Thon were designated towards the school's Mexico Mission Trip. Approximately 60-70 students, parents, and faculty take part in the Mexico Mission trip each year. The expedition includes traveling down to Mexico and building homes for several less fortunate familes. Over the past ten years a total of 25 new homes have been constructed for various families throughout Mexico.
Last year our Walk-A-Thon was themed "The March for Mexico Mission" because a majority of the proceeds raised from the Walk-A-Thon were designated towards the school's Mexico Mission Trip. Approximately 60-70 students, parents, and faculty take part in the Mexico Mission trip each year. The expedition includes traveling down to Mexico and building homes for several less fortunate familes. Over the past ten years a total of 25 new homes have been constructed for various families throughout Mexico.
Volunteer Information for the "March for Mexico Mission" Walk-A-Thon
Every year we count on the parents of Bourgade Catholic to help make our event a success. Leading up to the event, we encourage parents to help secure some of the various PRIZES that are awarded to the students who go over and above expectations. A majority of the volunteering duties involve participation on the actual day of the event. Some of these roles include setting up tables and chairs throughout the course, Check Point Captains who monitor the students progress, and cooks for the barbeque. In addition, we ask parents to help provide bottled water and secure donations of food and snacks for the students when they complete the Walk-A-Thon.
Please contact Lisa Prieto at lprieto@bourgade.org or 602.973.4000 ext. 116 for information on joining the Walk-A-Thon Committee.
Please contact Lisa Prieto at lprieto@bourgade.org or 602.973.4000 ext. 116 for information on joining the Walk-A-Thon Committee.