Vision for Raksha Walk

Nearly 500 Minnesotans died on the highway in 2006. Speed and driver inattention were the leading factors in the crashes. As drivers, we all have the responsibility to recognize that by driving carelessly, we are putting each other’s lives at risk.

On this day, we will take the time to remember those hundreds of lives that were lost in moments of distraction on the road. We will bear in mind the tens of thousands who were injured in crashes during the past year. And we will have the opportunity to examine our own driving habits and make a promise to protect each other on the road through our own mindful driving.

On this day, we will walk.        Click here to register for the Raksha Walk



Raksha Bandhan - A promise of protection

On this weekend in India, it is a tradition that sisters tie on their brother’s wrist a ceremonial band in an expression of their love. In return, the brother assumes the responsibility of protecting his sister. The frail thread of the band is considered stronger than iron chains as it binds brothers and sisters in an inseparable bond.

After the walk, we will all have the chance to tie our own ceremonial bands on those around us in a promise to protect each other by keeping our eyes and mind on the road while driving.

The Raksha Walk  Program                          

11:00 a.m.- Noon            Registration

Noon- 1:00 p.m.              The 5K Walk 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.              Refreshments, raffles, music

1:45 -  2:00 p.m.             Vigil - Raksha Bandhan
                                     Tying of a ceremonial thread/band with the pledge to protect other drivers on the road through distraction-free driving


Registration

Suggested Donation - $21 * (under 14 walk free)

All participants will receive a complimentary Raksha Walk T-shirt, refreshments and water at the event.

Cold Stone and Culver’s ice cream will be served following the walk. 

*It is customary in India to give donations ending in the number one because the number one signifies a beginning. Numbers ending in zero represent an end. With your donation ending in the number one, the Shreya R. Dixit Memorial Foundation hopes to grow and flourish.

Take Highway 5 west from 494 in Eden Prairie. Exit at Prairie Center Drive, the first exit after 494, and then turn right (south) at the stoplight. You will see the Purgatory Creek Recreation Area pavilion and trailhead on the right, at the south intersection of Technology Drive and Prairie Center Drive.

Parking: The SW Bus Station Commuter Parking and The Flagship Building Parking.

 

We would like to thank the following organizations for supporting the Raksha Walk: