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On Saturday, April 27, a Walk-A-Thon event was successfully held to raise funds for a sports competition for people with disabilities, co-hosted by the Korean Society and the Kansas Disabled Sports Association. This event was a significant time for KPOP fans, people involved in sports clubs for people with disabilities, and various attendees, who are receiving a lot of attention from the Kansas area to walk 5 km together.
On the day of the event, many people gathered despite the cloudy and windy weather. Fans who love KPOP gathered all over the venue to create a friendly atmosphere, and it was a time of harmony and friendship with participants of various ages and backgrounds as well as people involved in sports clubs for people with disabilities.
At this Walk-A-Thon event, the Go-Chew food truck, which sells Korean food, visited and presented a variety of Korean food to the participants. The diverse menu, including gimbap, tteokbokki, and yakiniku, captivated the tastes of the participants, and added another layer of fun to the event. While sharing delicious food, participants were able to share stories with each other and have time to get closer.
More than just a walking event, this Walk-A-Thon event had an important meaning of raising funds for sports competitions for people with disabilities. Many people walked in unison and delivered a message calling for interest and support for sports for people with disabilities. Although the weather was cloudy and windy, the enthusiasm and warmth of the participants were able to beat any weather.
Participants shared their impressions after the event, “It was a meaningful and enjoyable time” and “It was nice to be able to walk while helping each other.” In particular, KPOP fans said it was an even more special experience to be able to walk while listening to their favorite music. In addition, the people involved in the Sports Association for People with Disabilities expressed their gratitude for the participation and interest of many people, and stated that they will continue to plan various events for sports competitions for people with disabilities in the future.
This Walk-A-Thon event was about more than just fundraising. Diverse people came together to walk in unison, understand each other, and take steps to create a better society. I hope that more meaningful events like this will be held in the future, and that our society will become a warmer and more harmonious place.