Intrepid Travel Announces Annual Marathon Walk — and a Chance to Win a Free Trip

Intrepid Travel is set to host its annual Blue Dragon Marathon Walk on Sunday, September 8, 2024. This fundraising event, which supports Vietnam’s Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, offers participants a chance to win a free trip valued at $2,350.

The marathon walk raises funds for the aforementioned Blue Dragon, a long-standing partner of the Intrepid Foundation. The foundation provides rescue care, shelter, legal advocacy and long-term support to victims of human trafficking.

The Blue Dragon Marathon Walk is the flagship fundraising event of the Intrepid Foundation and will take place in major cities around the world, including Toronto, London, Hanoi, Singapore and Melbourne. Participants can join as individuals or as part of a team. For every $235 raised, walkers will receive an entry into a draw to win an Intrepid trip of their choice.

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“Raising just $168 can keep a child at risk in school for one year. $235 can reunite a trafficked victim with their family and provide them with emergency support to start over,” said Darrell Wade, chair of Intrepid Travel. “By fundraising or sponsoring the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk, you can easily yet dramatically change the lives of children and families in need.”

Vietnam was Intrepid’s top-selling market in 2023, with 9,900 customers traveling to the country.

“Vietnamese communities have always welcomed us with open hearts and generous hospitality,” said Biheng Zhang, general manager of Intrepid Foundation.” “Participating in or sponsoring the marathon walk is our chance as an industry and as travelers to give back.”

The marathon walk will offer various participation options: a meander (3km), micro (5km), mini (10km), half (21km) or full (42km) marathon. Intrepid aims to raise $337,000 this year, with 100% of donations going directly to the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.

Travel advisors and industry professionals are encouraged to form teams, sign up and participate to support this cause. More details are available online. 

Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by the Intrepid Travel. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.