FARMINGTON – The Franklin County Children’s Task Force will hold its annual Make Tracks for Kids walk-a-thon on Saturday Oct. 18. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. in the downtown gazebo, with the walk scheduled to begin at 9.

Participants will make their way on a 2.5-mile walk through downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, led by the Old Crow Indian Band. The walk-a-thon goal is to raise awareness and funding for child abuse prevention programs in Franklin County and surrounding communities.

Last year the task force served more than 2,500 children and their families in Franklin County through its programs. The programs include Growing Healthy Families, parent education and school-based violence prevention programs.

Any business, group or individual interested in having a team is encouraged to contact the Franklin County Children’s Task Force at 778-6960 for a fundraising packet.