Dorchester County Health Department announces two Walktober Events

Did you know that walking is our official State exercise? The Dorchester County Health Department is hosting two Walktober events. Details for these organized walks are below. 

   

Walk Maryland Day 2024
Wednesday, October 2nd, 11am at the Hyatt
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge has a beautiful one-mile trail that we will begin walking at promptly 11am.  The first 40 registrants will receive a Stanley tumbler upon participation.

To register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MDH3/JoinWalkingGroup
Select "Yes" for having a Walking Group Password.
Enter "WalkDCHD24" as the Walking Group Password.
"All About That Pace" is the name of our Walking Group.
Fill out your information to join.

     

National Coming Out Day Community Walk & Resource Fair
Friday, October 11th, 2-4pm at Dorchester County Health Department
Be proud of who you are and your support for our LGBTQIA+ community!  Celebrate this annual awareness day to support anyone "coming out of the closet" by joining our walk, starting and ending in the DCHD parking lot at 3 Cedar Street.  There will be games, snacks, and community resources and vendors.  Please share with any LGBTQ+ family, friends, adolescents, clients, and allies as this event is open to all!  The first 30 registrants will receive a Stanley tumbler upon participation.

To register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MDH3/JoinWalkingGroup
Select "Yes" for having a Walking Group Password.
Enter "Allies2024" as the Walking Group Password.
"Inclusive Soles" is the name of our Walking Group.
Fill out your information to join.

Please note: Individuals are only eligible for ONE Stanley tumbler even if participating in both walks.

Flyers for both events, including maps of the walking trails, are attached.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Asiha Blake at asiha.blake@maryland.gov or 443-521-3929.