Dear Supporters,
First, let me thank you for the support and interest you’ve shown in the Birmingham Metro Diversity Coalition (BMDC) by considering sponsorship of our annual Unity Walk. In 2010 the BMDC established the “MLK Unity Walk.” The purpose of the walk has been to honor our past and redirect our focus to community health through advocacy, education and collaboration. The “Walk” symbolizes the struggle and the tool used to overcome: marches. It also symbolizes a pivot from the past to the future.
In 2013, we honored the accomplishments of history by celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 Civil Rights Act. The BMDC MLK Unity Walk was one of, if not, the first in a line of celebrations. Our theme for 2013 was: MLK Unity Walk…focusing on community wellness by “Walking in the Footsteps of Heroes.”
The 2014 theme is: FOOD365. On Saturday, January 11, 2014 we plan to walk to solidify this generation’s commitment to healthy living for all through physical, mental, social and emotional health initiatives. The BMDC is partnering with The Birmingham Peace Project and the Greater Birmingham Ministries to provide food for families in need during the months of January and February. As you know food resources have been impacted. Families have less to buy food, and the local food banks are low on inventory. After people are served meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day….then what? So, please come and walk for your personal health, bring a non-perishable food item for someone’s health and pledge to help improve the health of Greater Birmingham spiritually, mentally and physically.
Events of this magnitude and scale will require many resources to be successful. We ask that you consider becoming a partner with BMDC by making a minimum financial contribution in the amount of $25 to support the 2014 MLK Unity Walk. Of course, you may reserve a vendor’s table for a $50 reservation fee.
We certainly look forward to hearing from you soon to confirm your support and contribution to the 2014 MLK Unity Walk.
Please encourage your youth groups, faith groups, and Greek organizations, civic and social groups to meet us at Railroad Park, a 2014 sponsor, on Saturday morning, January 11th. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the program will be at 11:30 a.m. and the Walk begins at noon. We plan to have activities for all age groups.
Thank you so much and Godspeed!
Velma Williams
BMDC MLK Unity Walk Chair
