BCS Million Step Challenge

Brooklyn
Community Services is excited to announce the launch of the BCS
Million Step Challenge: Going the Distance for a Better Brooklyn, a
one-mile walk in beautiful Prospect Park, starting at noon on Sunday, September
22nd.  This special event builds
awareness for the important work of BCS as 500 supporters each walk one mile
(2,000 steps) to raise money through pledges.  The event’s goal, collectively, is to reach 1,000,000 steps as
the 500 participants come together and “go the distance” for a better Brooklyn.

Anyone interested in participating in the BCS Million Step Challenge can choose to register individually or they can create or join a team.  Registration is only $10.  Also back by popular demand, the Most Philanthropic Dog of Brooklyn contest will award the top earning canine and owner team a gift certificate from one of Brooklyn’s local pet friendly establishments.  Owners and their pets can add their steps to the challenge together by registering for only $15.  Top prizes and honors will also be awarded to all those walkers or teams who raise at least $2,000 or $1.00 for every step.

To register for the BCS Million Step Challenge, visit: www.millionstepchallenge.org.

More about the BCS Million Step Challenge: 

Conceived seven years ago by a group
of adults living with disabilities who were clients of BCS as a way to raise
money for community activities, this event – previously called FunWalk – has grown into one of BCS’s most
cherished and fun-filled events. 
Renamed this year as the BCS
Million Step Challenge, the event’s organizers now aim to build on the
growing popularity of the walk and make a greater difference in the lives of
people living in Brooklyn.  “Last
year, we had a great team, but this year we want more people on the team and
more sponsors to reach our goal,” said Stefanie Cordero, BCS client and seven
year veteran of BCS walks. 

The Million Step Challenge brings together the people BCS serves, along
with the organization’s Board of Directors, staff, Junior Board, donors,
volunteers and supporters, to help spread the word about the vital work of
BCS.  All proceeds raised from the
walk benefit BCS programs that help young people thrive through early childhood
and child and youth education, keep families together through counseling and
case management, and provide job training and placement assistance, mental
health and wellness programs and many other services for adults with
disabilities.

BCS is also proud to announce Optimum as the media sponsor for the
event.  This partnership will help
BCS further promote the Million Step
Challenge and build awareness for one of Brooklyn’s oldest social service
organizations. 

Grammy nominated
Progressive/Soul/R&B recording artist and BCS Ambassador, Maiysha, will host the Million Step Challenge.  “I am so excited to be adding my steps
to the BCS Million Step Challenge and helping raise awareness for BCS.  Brooklyn is better when all
Brooklynites have the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the
community.  BCS is making that
possible,” said Maiysha.  She will
join a number of other special guests for food, fun and entertainment during
the all-day event.   

ABOUT BROOKLYN COMMUNITY SERVICES:

Brooklyn Community Services is building a
better Brooklyn by strengthening families, helping children and youth reach
their full potential, and supporting adults in leading productive, fulfilling
lives.  We celebrate the strength
of the human spirit. Our vision is of a Brooklyn where everyone has the
opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to our community.