WALK DAY NEWS YOU CAN USE
JDRF Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter
D.C. Walk to Cure Diabetes
The National Mall, Washington Monument Grounds | Washington, D.C.
June 1, 2014 | Registration 8:00am, Walk Start 9:00am
Check-In Information:
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registering online ahead of the Walk, but will
When you arrive, head to the check-in area to turn in
your Walker Collection Envelope, pick up your snack
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED- we recommend
accept registrations on Walk Day as well.
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If you have not registered online, please complete
ticket, etc. Please print and complete the Walker
your contact information. Keep in mind, home
Donation Information Form and include it in your
address is preferred in order to expedite the
envelope, it is essential to confirm all your offline
delivery of JDRF post-Walk information and prizes.
donations. The Walker Collection Envelope should also
be completed with:
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Your Team Name and Team Captain's name
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Amount in envelope
Also, don't forget:
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Checks should be made payable to JDRF
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If you have a large amount of cash or coins to turn
in on Walk Day, we ask that you convert it to a
Please remember, each walker should turn in their own
personal check and make a note in the memo
envelope.
section that cash has been converted to check.
Offline Unconfirmed Gifts:
Food, Fun and Entertainment
Cash and check donations that have not been
received by JDRF prior to Walk day will temporarily
be removed from your Walk Participant Center to
avoid us counting them twice. They will also no
longer appear or on your thermometer.
We'll have music, kids' activities, special guests and
plenty of family fun including a DJ, crafts and moon
bounces.
Immediately following the Walk, we’ll begin
entering all money turned in on Walk Day.
One snack ticket will be provided per registered
Walker. Snacks are donated In-Kind from
sponsors; we recommend anyone with special
needs come prepared.
Within four weeks, the donations you submit will
again appear on your fundraising thermometer as
confirmed donations and count towards
Fundraising Rewards, if you opted into the
program.
Team T-Shirt Design Contest: T-Shirts for the Team
T-Shirt Design contest can be turned in at the
buckets by the T Shirt Tent. The Winner will be
announced on stage prior to the Walk starting.
*Turn your shirt in as soon as possible upon
arriving!*
To avoid the change in the thermometer, please
consider turning in your cash or checks prior to
Walk day.
Important Fundraising Details
Our chapter mailing address is:
JDRF Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter
1400 K Street NW, Suite 725
Washington, DC 20005
WALK DAY SCHEDULE
Registration/Activities: 8:00am
Walk Start: 9:00am
Snacks, DJ & other activities upon return from
Walk
TRANSPORTATION
There are several Metro train routes from the
suburban areas surrounding the city. The closest
Metro stations to the Walk site are Smithsonian
Metro (blue and orange lines) and Federal Triangle
(blue and orange lines). Metro opens at 7 a.m. For
more information on Metro rail and bus, please
visit www.wmata.com.
The deadline for turning in Walk money to JDRF for
award and fundraising rewards eligibility is four (4)
weeks post-Walk. Walker Collection Envelopes to
send in with post-Walk funds will be available at
the check-in area.
Donor Receipts:
Donors who have written a check to JDRF for
$250+ will receive a letter of receipt from JDRF.
Fundraising Rewards:
Walk fundraising rewards information is delivered
to eligible participants approximately 10 weeks
after the Walk. You must opt in to the fundraising
rewards program. If you did not opt in when you
registered for the Walk, you may still do so in your
Participant Center. The deadline is four (4) weeks
post-Walk. Ordering information will be sent with
your fundraising rewards eligibility information.
Visit the prize website to browse the rewards
options (http://www.jdrf.org/greatprizes).
Walk Awards:
Walk fundraising awards will be handed out at the
JDRF Walk Awards Celebration- watch for a date
announcement. Invitations to the Walk Awards
Celebration will be sent to all team captains, all
walkers raising $500 or more, volunteers and
sponsors. Individuals or Teams raising $500-$999
will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Individuals raising over $1,000 will receive a JDRF
Golden Sneaker Award. Teams who raise over
$10,000 will receive a team plaque. If a team
raises $1,000-9,999 they must fill out the opt-in
form to receive a plaque.
Remember you can continue fundraising after the
Walk. Funds received up until four weeks postWalk Day will be credited to your final individual
and team totals for prizes and awards.
Additional FAQ
How do I get a snack ticket?
Only registered walkers will receive a snack ticket. They can be picked up at the Registration Tent.
What are the snacks?
As a non-profit organization, we rely on in-kind donations for the Walk, this allows us to direct more funds
towards T1D research. Chips, apples, Moe’s, and some other grab and go snacks will be available on a first
come first serve basis. We will have glucose tabs available upon request.
Can I bring a dog?
Service Dogs- absolutely!
Non-service dogs- We discourage you from bringing your dog; not everyone is comfortable with them.
Can I bring a tent?
JDRF provides a tent for teams who have raised over $10,000. We ask that other teams do not bring tents.
Additional questions please contact:
Corporate Teams- Libby Cerce- [email protected] or 202-465-4122
Family Teams- Serena Houle- [email protected] or 443-792-4229
School Teams- Emily Boynton- [email protected] or 202-465-4118