What if by simply taking a walk you could lift a child from a life of poverty - forever.

An estimated 100 million Dalit ("Untouchable") children live trapped in a world of extreme poverty in the nation of India. These children are destined from birth for a life of illiteracy, sickness and hunger with little hope of breaking the poverty cycle.

You can help change that.

Go the Extra Mile is a 50km endurance walking event aimed at raising funds for Gospel for Asia's Bridge of Hope centres. 58,000 of India's Dalit children currently receive food, clothing, health services and an education at these centres - but our goal is to see that number grow to 500,000.

The walk happens on August 7th, 2010 and starts at Teralba Park, Mitchelton following the walking path heading east through the Boondall Wetlands, and then north over the Hornibrook Bridge up and into Scarborough. Your walk will take you through a network of beautiful parks, bushland hidden among shady Eucalypts, wetlands teeming with birdlife and cool, peaceful coastal paths. After you've completed your 50k's enter the Finish at Owens Park for a well earned break!

Be a part of an amazing experience and walk or run to 50kms with your family and friends to help India's most maligned and needy children.

It's time to Go the Extra Mile!