TORONTO — Intrepid Travel’s annual charity event, the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk, is taking place Sunday, Sept. 8. The event raises funds for Vietnam’s Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation , a not-for-profit and longstanding Intrepid Foundation partner providing rescue care, shelter, legal advocacy and long-term support to victims of human trafficking.
The marathon walk is the Intrepid Foundation’s flagship fundraising event, bringing together over 1,000 people across major global cities like Toronto, London, Hanoi, Singapore and Melbourne. Participants can sign up to walk as an individual or as part of a team. Eligible walkers will receive an entry into the drawer to win an Intrepid trip of their choice, valued at $3,200, for every $320 raised.
“Raising just $229 can keep a child at risk in school for one year. $320 can reunite a trafficked victim with their family and provide them with emergency support to start over,” said Intrepid Chair, Darrell Wade. “By fundraising or sponsoring the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk, you can easily yet dramatically change the lives of children and families in need,” he added.
Vietnam was Intrepid’s top selling market in 2023, carrying 9,900 customers. “A hugely popular international destination for Intrepid and the industry at large, Vietnamese communities have always welcomed us with open hearts and generous hospitality,” said Intrepid Foundation General Manager Biheng Zhang. “Participating in or sponsoring the marathon w.