The Power walk for Dress for success® 35 ciTies, 9 counTries, 1 Mission
The Power Walk for Dress for Success® is a fundraising walk held each May in Wascana Park and was launched as a “walking testament” to the organization’s work to help economically disadvantaged women become healthy in all aspects of their lives – careers, physical well being and emotional health. The Power Walk for Dress for Success, on Saturday, May 11, 2013, will mark Regina’s third time hosting the event and is one of only 3 walks held in Canada and in 35 international cities. “Regina has really embraced our walk as it focuses on raising funds for women, promotes health, wellness and economic independence for women while at the same time honouring those who have inspired us to achieve success in our own lives.” says Sharlene Arklie, Chair of Regina’s Power Walk since its inception.
Regina area and the need continues. It takes money to keep the doors open and that is why the Power Walk is so important. All funds raised stay here to fund these programs for our community. Can’t make it that day but still want to support the cause? You can register as a Virtual Walker online. For more information, to register or donate go to http://www.dfspowerwalk.org/regina2013 and www.dressforsuccess.org/regina . To help someone back on their feet, all you have to do is use yours!
While the event is largely supported by women, there are a number of men who choose to walk to honour the women in their lives. All registrants receive a badge they can wear during the walk as well as one to place on our Power Hero wall as a testament to those who inspired and encouraged them to achieve their own success. Over 80% of the women that Dress for Success serves are mothers, so it’s fitting that the walk occurs on Mother’s Day weekend. “Dress for Success® Regina helps women take the necessary steps to become economically independent, and living a healthy lifestyle plays an important part in that achievement. Our goal is to help women to achieve great things and it starts with confidence that can come from a suit and builds from there”, says Arklie. Since opening in 2008, Dress for Success Regina has provided career attire and a network of support to over 600 women in the FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 2 ISSUE 4, APRIL 2013 | 31