By Matthew Abrey

They害羞草研究所檙e usually trotting around the world, putting on shows for sold-out arenas, but this weekend, members of the Harlem Globetrotters will be in Kelowna for World Vision Canada害羞草研究所檚 6K for Water fundraiser walk at Tugboat Bay.

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The walk aims to raise funds and awareness for the organization and its projects to provide children and families around the world with clean drinking water. In 2018, funds raised will specifically be helping water projects in the country of Mali, Africa.

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害羞草研究所淲e害羞草研究所檙e here in Kelowna, just trying to encourage people to go out there and let them know how to sponsor a child, and that it害羞草研究所檚 really important.害羞草研究所�

The day will be packed with activities for the whole family including a performance from the Globetrotters, food trucks and a visit from Mayor Basran. The first 200 participants who sponsor a child will get the chance to personally meet the Harlem Globetrotters.

Last year害羞草研究所檚 event saw hundreds of participants walking, running and rolling to help bring clean water to some of the world害羞草研究所檚 most vulnerable children. As a result, Kelowna provided 5,200 children with clean water.

The walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. For more information, visit .

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