Thursday, August 4, 2016

Walking For Charity

I had heard of, but never done anything to learn about ResQwalk, until a coworker asked me to a couple weeks ago.  If you don't know about it, it is an app you put on your device. When you are out walking or biking (any movement under something like 14 mph that is not stationary), it tracks your km/miles. You assign you distance to one of the many approved charities. At the end of the month each charity receives a portion of the money based on the portion of miles walked for them.



This month's total pool is $3850.

We are currently walking for SafePet Ottawa. This is a wonderful organization that provided foster homes for people fleeing domestic violence.

I did some research and found:
-52% of those fleeing domestic violence are forced to leave pets with the abuser (and often the pets are also victims up to 71% of them)
-up to 65% of people won't flee out of fear what will happen to their pets

Loving an animal is not a reason to continue to get hurt. Leaving an abuser is hard enough, worrying about the safety of a dog or cat will not make it easier. I love that SafePet Ottawa is helping protect animals and hopefully helping to encourage people to leave abusers.

Note: This charity is particularly near and dear to my heart as I have one brave friend who was able to leave (in her case the pet was not in danger, just her), and in another, an acquaintance was murdered by her husband because she could not leave. He is currently serving life in prison for her death.

There are a lot of great charities out there to help. Find one and get walking! (Oh and remember to turn the app on, that is something I keep forgetting to do!)



24 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    Very neat and positive application!!! YAM xx

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  2. We use a similar app (WoofTrax) and walk for our rescue!

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  3. Oh yeah, and Momma wanted to say that she LOVES your chosen charity. She does a lot of work with domestic violence in her job and thinks that charities like that are totally pawesome.

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  4. Good idea! But It's so hot here right now, it's hard to imagine going for a long walk!

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  5. Yay you two, lady and man!!! Exercise and helping all at one time
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  6. Oh that is great what charity you choose, just great! We wish it was a little cooler here and we could walk, mom said maybe this weekend. stella rose

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  7. oMD OMD that is a FABULOUS organization fur you to be helping. OH SO TRUE... about fear of Leaving and then add leaving a beloved... and THERAPUTIC pet behind.. in a terrible situation. BRAVO to those who are running the group and to YOU for supporting their MUCH NEEDED efforts.

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  8. We heard about that. Mom got the app for her phone. Now.....how do we get her to walk???????

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  9. What a great app and what a great cause!
    Both are close to our heart!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  10. That sounds great, I wish I had a phone that I could have apps on.

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  11. Very interesting. Will have to look into it.

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  12. What a great app! We use WoofTrax right now, but will have to look into ResQwalk!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  13. I am going to go check them out. If you read "Saving Grace" you know I lived with that. People think it's the poor woman with no money and no place to go. I had a successful career and still was emotionally and physically abused. When I finally left when he threatened to kill me or himself, I had to leave the family pet behind. Fortunately, my sister in law, who had several children in a country home who adored our dog, adopted him, as I was fearful he would be abused too. Bless you for this.

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  14. What a great idea! I've heard about that app before, I just need to go put it on my phone now! :-)

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  15. Great post. Thanks I'll load it in my phone

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  16. Oh, that's a PAWSOME idea!!!! Thanks for the heads up!!! Keep up the good work guys!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥
    pees: if you needs some margarita refreshments on your journey, just lets me know.....hehehe

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  17. What a GREAT thing to do. That sounds like a very needed charity, and I'm glad that you are walking for them. Keep on walking!

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  18. I've not heard of this app before. I love the idea of getting exercise while also supporting an excellent cause.

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  19. this is great and I love the charity you are helping, so very much needed
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  20. What a great way to earn money for your charity of choice especially since you take regular walks every day.

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