With the Walk just four weeks off, we thought a FAQ Sheet was appropriate!
WHEN IS THE WALK? SUNDAY OCTOBER 3RD, 2010. REGISTRATION IS 7:30AM AND THE WALK WILL BEGIN AT 9:00AM.
WHERE IS THE WALK? CALIFORNIA’S GREAT AMERICA IN SANTA CLARA.
IS THE WALK INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF GREAT AMERICA? THE WALK ROUTE IS INSIDE THE AMUSEMENT PARK AND WILL HAPPEN BEFORE THE PARK OPENS TO THE PUBLIC.
HOW LONG IS THE WALK ROUTE? APPROXIMATELY 1 ½ TO 2 MILES, WALKERS ARE WELCOME TO TAKE ANOTHER LAP IF THEY WOULD LIKE IT TO BE LONGER AND TIME PERMITS.
IS IT FREE TO GET INTO THE WALK? JDRF WILL PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION INTO THE AMUSEMENT PARK TO ALL WALKERS WHO RAISE $100 OR MORE FOR THE WALK TO CURE DIABETES. REMEMBER, EACH WALKER HAS TO RAISE $100 SO IF THERE IS A FAMILY OF 4, THEY WILL HAVE TO RAISE AT LEAST $400 TO GET INTO THE PARK FOR FREE. IF YOU ARE A WALKER WHO DOES NOT RAISE AT LEAST $100, YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO WALK BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO BACK INTO THE PARK AFTER THE WALK.
HOW DO I GET MY TICKET? JDRF WILL PROVIDE THE TICKETS AT THE REGISTRATION TENT ON THE DAY OF THE WALK. IF WALKERS HAVE NOT RAISED AT LEAST $100, THEY CAN GIVE MONEY AT REGISTRATION TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR GOAL.
WHAT IF I WANT TO USE THE TICKET ANOTHER DAY, IS THAT POSSIBLE? ADMISSION TO THE PARK IS VALID ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 3, 2010 FROM 10:00AM – 5:30PM ONLY.
WILL THERE BE FOOD? JDRF WILL PROVIDE A LIGHT BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING AND A BOXED LUNCH AFTER THE WALK WHICH WILL INCLUDE GRILLED CHICKEN, COLE SLAW AND A BISCUIT (SAME AS LAST YEAR). THERE WILL ALSO BE GLUTEN FREE FOOD FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT.
CAN I BRING MY DOG? NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK UNLESS IT’S A SERVICE DOG.
WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL BE AT THE WALK THIS YEAR? THERE WILL BE BALLOON TWISTERS, A CRAFTS TABLE, A DJ, THE PEANUTS CHARACTERS, TEAM PHOTOS AND MANY MORE TO COME! THERE WILL ALSO BE A NUMBER OF VENDORS THAT WILL HAVE PRODUCTS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN AS WELL AS A RESEARCH TABLE TO PROVIDE UPDATES ON THE LATEST PROGRESS TOWARDS THE CURE.
WHAT IS THE COST OF PARKING? PARKING IS FREE!
IS IT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THIS YEAR’S WALK? NO1 JUST VISIT WALK CENTRAL TO REGISTER ONLINE AND BEGIN RAISING FUNDS. IT’S EASY!
WHAT IF I RAISE MORE THAN $100? JDRF WILL DEVOTE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO DIABETES RESEARCH. THE 2010 INCENTIVE PRIZES WEBSITE OFFERS COOL AND USEFUL REWARDS FOR INCREASING FUNDRAISING. THE MORE ONE RAISES, THE MORE PRIZE OPTIONS BECOME AVAILABLE.
WHO MAY I CONTACT IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? CALL JULIA DICERBO AT JDRF AT 415.597.6311 OR SEND A MESSAGE TO JDICERBO@JDRF.ORG
