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THE IDEA: Walking can be great fun for all ages. Not everyone
likes running but we all walk every day. Let’s all go out to
the great outdoors and push ourselves for a good cause with
a walk for charity. Families and friends can join our team
to make a real difference for children in Scotland.
WHY ARE WE WALKING?
More than 2,700 vulnerable children were reported as victims
last year, but thousands more will have suffered in silence
with no record of the atrocities against them.
1/4 of all children in Scotland are estimated to be growing
up in poverty and disadvantage
1 in 6 children experience abuse or neglect at the hands of
their parents.
4,500 children in Scotland run away from home every year due
to an environment of violence and neglect.
Around 50,000 children are living with domestic abuse and its
impacts in Scotland*.
*from Children1st
These shocking figures show just how many children are still
experiencing violence every day, we believe that domestic abuse
can be prevented.
Spanning Edinburgh’s Leith Walk, from Antigua Street to the
Dock, Khushi’s and Mithas Indian restaurants will be heating
up the streets of the capital this November as staff invite
the general public to join them in a fundraising walk to raise
money for Scotland’s vulnerable c hildren and families.
Khushi’s restaurant has been part of the fabric of Edinburgh
since 1947 and its current locations in Leith will be the base
for the November 17th event, starting at 3pm and finishing at 5pm.
Khushi’s and Mithas hope that the public will join in this healthy
approach to fundraising for vulnerable children in Scotland.
Participants in the Spice Walk will receive free t-shirts and
after the challenge supporters will enjoy free samples of
Khushi’s famous Indian food.
Join us and help make a difference for children in Scotland.
If you want happy, healthy children and a secure environment for every child and young person in Scotland, don’t be shy and walk with us.
Money raised from the event goes to the Childen1st charity which
supports Scotland’s vulnerable children and families.