Saturday, September 18, 2010

27th Annual Walk for Education

Location: 31st Street Beach @ South Lake Shore Drive & 31st Street

Description:
The 27th Annual Walk-Fun Run-Bike-Skate-a-thon will take place on Saturday, September 18, 2010 on 31st Street Beach, 31st Street and Lake Shore Drive. Registration for the event starts at 7:00 am and festivities begin promptly at 8:00 am with sponsor and award presentations, guest speakers, aerobic exercises and the start of the Walk immediately following. The fun continues all through the day with food and entertainment. This year's Walk-Fun Run-Bike-Skate-a-thon promises to be our most successful as we strive to reach our goal of raising $300,000! (Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by an adult.)
There are many ways you can participate: Create a team and register for the event; register yourself, friends and family for the event; become a sponsor or make a donation to the event.


Event Agenda:

• 7:00 am CST - Onsite registration opens
• 8:00 am CST - Pre-event festivities begin promptly with sponsor presentations, guest speakers, aerobic exercises, and the kick-off immediately following.
• 9:00 am CST - Race begins
  

Route Rules: DURING THE WALK YOU MUST WALK ON THE OFFICIAL ROUTE AND OBEY ALL TRAFFIC SIGNALS. BE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR CARD STAMPED AT ALL CHECK POINTS. DON'T OVERDRESS. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES AND COTTON OR WOOL SOCKS.

Refreshments: Refreshments will be available at each check point and at the end of the route.

Safety: WHEN YOU FEEL YOU CAN'T WALK ANY FURTHER STOP!!!! TRANSPORTATION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO RETURN YOU TO THE STARTING POINT.

Contact:
For more information or to become a sponsor of the 27th Annual Walk-Run-Bike-Skate-a-thon contact the UNCF Chicago office: at 312-845-2200: Our office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Sponsor:
Contact the UNCF Office at 312-845-2200

Online Donations:

Click here to Donate Online!

Chicago Walk-Fun Run-Bike-Skate-a-thon Registration Form