Raksha Walk
A Campaign for Distraction-Free Driving
When: August 7, 2010
Where: Purgatory Creak Recreation Area
13001 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(RAIN OR SHINE)
Raksha is PROTECTION
512 Minnesotans died on the highway in 2007. Speed and driver inattention were the leading factors in the crashes. As drivers, we all have the responsibility to recognize that by driving carelessly, we are putting each other’s lives at risk.
On this day, we will take the time to remember those hundreds of lives that were lost in moments of distraction on the road. We will bear in mind the tens of thousands who were injured in crashes during the past year. And we will have the opportunity to examine our own driving habits and make a promise to protect each other on the road through our own mindful driving.
On this day, we will walk.
Raksha Bandhan is PROMISE TO PROTECT
It is a festival that commemorates centuries old tradition in which a sister ties a ceremonial band on her brother’s wrist and prays for his protection and safety. The brother reciprocates with a pledge to be there for her whenever she needs him. A simple band therefore binds brothers and sisters in an inseparable bond.
After the walk, we will all have the chance to tie our own ceremonial band on those around us with a promise to protect each other by keeping our eyes and mind on the road while driving.
The Raksha Walk Program
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Registration
9:45 - 10:15 Vigil
Walkers tie Raksha Bands
Take Raksha Pledge for Distraction-free Driving
Chief Guest: Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek
10:15- 11:15 a..m. The 5K Walk
11:15 - 12:00 Noon Refreshments, raffles, music
Registeration
Register by July 17, 2010 to guarantee your T-shirt size
Suggested Donation - $11* for adults and students, kids 4 and under are free
All participants (including kids) will receive:
1. Raksha Walk T-shirt
2. Raksha Walk gift bag with a Raksha band, Raksha magnet and more
3. Water for the walk
4. Snack/fruit served following the walk
*It is a tradition in India to donate in amounts ending in the number '1', which symbolizes a beginning. Numbers ending in zero represent an end. With your donation ending in the number '1', the Shreya R. Dixit Memorial Foundation hopes to grow and flourish.
We would like to thank the following organizations for supporting the Raksha Walk:
Directions:
From Minneapolis/St. Paul
Head west on 494 toward Eden Prairie
Take Exit 11-C for 5 West
On 5 West, take the first exit for Prairie Center Drive
Turn right (south) atthe stoplight. You will see the Purgatory Creak Recreation Area pavillion and trailhead on the right, at the south intersection of Technology Drive and Prairie Center Drive.
Parking: in the SW Bus Station Commuter Parking or The Flagship Building Parking lot and walk over to the Pavalion.