Think of the word 'moonwalk' and it's likely to spark images of astronauts walking in zero gravity.

But this moonwalk is a little closer to home – on South Shore on a what's promising to be a moonlit night.

The 11th Annual Sunshine League's 2010 Moon Walk is set to take place at the Warwick Long Bay Playground on Saturday at 7 p.m. and the walk-a-thon's aim is to raise funds for the children's home, which celebrated its 90th anniversary last year.

The Sunshine League's fund development director Sarah Dunstan and special events committee volunteer Zalika Furbert spoke to The Royal Gazette about this weekend's fundraiser.

"Last year was the 90th anniversary, so there was a big celebration up in Dockyard, but this year we are getting back to the roots and the original route, which is from the Warwick Long Bay Playground to Church Bay and back," said Ms Dunstan. "There is a snack point at Church Bay and there is also a picnic after at the playground."

Ms Furbert added: "The walk is 5.5 miles, which is a nice little stroll. Before the walk there is also a warm up, which kicks off at 6.45 p.m. with fitness trainer Jenille Smith.

"It is a family atmosphere, just come out get a walk, get a T-shirt, get some glow in the dark jewellery, and make your way down and make your way back."

For those walkers who raise the most in pledges an iPad will be awarded. Pre-registration can take place at SportSeller or forms can be downloaded by visiting the Sunshine League's Facebook page or its website.

"You can also register at 6 p.m. on the day, but you can get the pledge forms ahead of time. It is our main fundraising event for the year, so we encourage people to get as many pledges as they can and really go for that iPad, because that is where a lot of the funds are going to come from (for the home).

"We are also encouraging companies to match what their employees are raising and that is a great incentive for people, because that incentive is twice as big," said Ms Dunstan.

Ms Furbert added that the walkathon's importance was that it was a support for some of Bermuda's children.

"The Sunshine League is the only home of its kind in Bermuda, and the kids that are there do not necessarily have behavioural problems, it is more as a result of their parents' situations.

"The home teaches them very valuable life skills that they need to learn and this will be valuable to them in the future. We've had quite a few people who came up through the Sunshine League and they are now great members of society. So it is good to give back to them and to support them."

Ms Dunstan added: "I would say that about 70 percent of what makes up our budget comes from the generosity of the community.

"So we really do rely on individuals, corporate donations and fundraising events to keep our doors open each year. We're very grateful for those who do come out and show their support."

The home is also in need of volunteers with a variety of skills from homework buddies to plumbers. Please visit www.volunteers.bm or telephone the home directly to assist.

"We need carpenters, masons, anyone who wants to donate their time, that would be huge for us," said Ms Dunstan. "Even graphic designers, hairstylists, which is something that their mom would usually do for going to school.

"We also have the study buddy programme, especially if they are a teacher or have some sort of skill and if they can come in one evening a week and tutor the kids or help them with their homework, that is really important, because we really stress the importance of education."

For people who cannot make the walk on Saturday night, but who would like to contribute, they can visit www.sunshineleague.bm donate.