Join the Walk for Hostages: October 13 in Boulder

As we mark the year anniversary of the brutal massacre that took place on October 7, 2023, resulting in the murder of 1200 people, and the kidnapping of more than 240 people from Israel to Gaza, it is all the more necessary that we continue to bring attention to the 101 people still being held hostage by Hamas (97 of whom were abducted on 10/7).

Our group, Run For Their Lives – Boulder, has been walking since Thanksgiving weekend 2023. On this past Sunday, October 6th, we had 180 people walking together through downtown Boulder. It was an extremely powerful and moving event, and we had more young people than ever join us from the CU Chabad/ Hillel community. At Monday night’s program at Mackey, which was filled to capacity, some of us from the group were able to connect with these students and encourage them to continue to attend, especially in light of all they are feeling in these times. Many of them are deeply connected to Israel; some of them are in fact Israelis who have either recently served in the IDF in Gaza, or were personally involved in the events of October 7th. I very much hope they can feel the support of so many of us.

Sunday, October 13th, marks the 373rd day, over one year, since 240 hostages were kidnapped from Israel and taken to Gaza. 101 of them, seven of whom are American citizens, still remain captive there. Please – join us this Sunday to walk for all those still held hostage. The world cannot forget. Please bring posters and flags (or you can borrow from us) and wear red.

The local Boulder chapter of Run For Their Lives (part of the larger Bring Them Home Now initiative) has been walking in downtown Boulder every week. There are multiple groups like ours meeting internationally and across US cities (including a local Denver chapter). Our group has about 220 members, and has not missed a walk since Thanksgiving Weekend 2023.

Our group meets at 1 pm on the corner of Pearl & 8th and walks the length of the Pearl Street Mall and back, stopping at the courthouse for a brief video that the leads of Run For Their Lives include in their weekly recap. The goal is to share the message far and wide (specifically via social media) that the hostages have not been forgotten. This is not a protest; it is a peaceful walk to show solidarity with the hostages and their families, and a plea for their release.

When: Sunday, October 13th at 1 pm
Meet-up: Corner of Pearl & 8th Street