My husband was keen on the walk so we set off last Sunday morning to the CRY Walk. The 5 KM or 3.1 mile walk was a good experience along with the satisfaction of contributing for a social cause and the fun of family walk and nature study. 🙂

CRY

Child Rights and You (CRY) is a non-profit organization driven by its vision of a just world in which all children have equal opportunities to develop to their full potential and realize their dreams. The following are the achievements of CRY in 2009-10. 

Covered over 13089 villages and slums across India

728,799 children were impacted through our programmes

30427 children were mainstreamed into government schools

14433 government schools retained 100% of the children mainstreamed into the schools

17076 of births were registered

1288 ICDS Centres (anganwadis)/ Primary Health Centres (PHCs) were revived/ retained

351 Panchayat Village Education Committees were activated

315 villages were made 100% child labour free

3254 children’s groups were formed and strengthened

You can join the CRY as a member or volunteer and donate or contribute toward the cause.

Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve

Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville is a natural area that has reaped the rewards of conservation. The conservation teams take care of the natural vegetation and wildlife. The forest area is a perfect place for sightseeing, nature study, jogging, walking and biking. The trails are long and peaceful with beautiful trees around.

You will not feel the tiredness of the walking or biking as you will be immersed in the beauty of the surroundings.:) Further, the forest has additional facilities such as golfing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, picknicking, fishing, camping and other activities for your recreation.

While walking is best for your health, it is also better if your family accompanies you. Overall, the CRY walk was fun and am glad we could make it. Further, my seven year old completed the five kilo meter walk that surprises and makes me even more happier. 🙂