By Mc Donald Chapalapata, contributor:
The Walkers Social Club, a group of professionals who walk every Saturday morning, will officially launch the group on Saturday with a 20-kilometre (km) walk and hospital donation in Thyolo District.
Club president Felix Wisdom Banda said Tuesday that they were preparing for the big launch and that they were securing sponsorship and partnerships ahead of the launch.
“We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Walkers Social Club, a vibrant initiative aimed at promoting wellness, community engagement and charitable impact through walking and social events.
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“Our mission is to bring together individuals from all walks of life in Malawi and the globe through organised walking events that promote physical wellness, foster genuine friendships, contribute towards social community development and create valuable opportunities for professional and business networking in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere,” Banda said.
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He said the launch will start with a 20-km from Thyolo District Hospital to Makwasa, before donating medical items to Thyolo District Hospital and, later, having a launch event at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Kuhes) Sports Complex, where there will be a ‘Brunch’ with the Mighty Mibawa Band offering good music.
“On the walk, people should not be scared of the kilometres; those who would want to do five kilometres or 10 kilometres will do so because we will have a recovery vehicle along the way,” Banda said.
‘The Walkers’ was started in November 2024 by a group of professionals in the City of Blantyre and membership has spread to other regions and districts in the country.
“Membership to the group is voluntary and is currently free for all ages. There are over 150 members of the club from all the four regions of the country. On a weekly basis, various routes are proposed to the groups in each district for the members to vote and select their Saturday morning route,” Banda said.
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Patron of the Walkers Club Professor Frank Taulo said he was excited with the launch.
“We started this group from humble beginnings and I am happy that we are now launching it. If you look at our objectives, we all need to embrace this new healthy lifestyle. I am appealing to all people to support and join us, it is a lively group,” Taulo said.
Ardent walker John Nthakomwa, who is also Founder of Mibawa TV, said he was excited to be part of those who will take part in the 20-km walk on the day of the launch.
“It’s much fun to walk and share stories with other walkers. You are having fun and at the same time you are improving your health; it’s a win-win situation,” Nthakomwa said.
