Walk Progress Report #2
JDRF Walk Progress Report #2
Because of you, last year’s JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes was an amazing success! This year’s Walk is almost here!
Important Information Regarding the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes
- JDRF requires every walker to register and acknowledge the walk waiver.
All participants 18 years of age or older are required to either pre-register online or will be required to register onsite on walk day. To avoid the lines on walk day, please register and make a donation TODAY! - *Philadelphia Walkers: Finding a parking spot in Philadelphia can be tricky! Reach out to Jo-Ell Robinson, jrobinson@jdrf.org, if you’d like to a reserve a spot ($2) on our Walk day shuttle from either Bala Cynwyd (7:30am/8:00am/8:30am) or the Granite Run Mall in Media (8:00am/8:30am). Spots must be reserved by October 21, 2013.
- Don’t forget to reserve your team table for Walk day! Family Teams – please contact Jo-Ell Robinson, jrobinson@jdrf.org, to reserve your table by October 18, 2013.
- Don’t forget to visit California Pizza Kitchen on City Line Ave from Sunday, October 13 – Friday, October 18 (ends at lunchtime on Friday) as 20% of your bill will go directly to JDRF Family Teams! All you need to do is email Philadelphia@jdrf.org for the coupon and bring it with you anytime for lunch, dinner or take-out. While you’re right around the corner from JDRF, pop by the JDRF Office to turn in any Walk Team donations or to pick up fundraising materials – we’re open to 6pm each evening!
INCENTIVES
* Bucks Walkers:
The team captain whose team raises the most money online from Thursday, October 10, 2013 through 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 18, 2013 will win a $40 gift card to P.F. Changs!
*Philadelphia Walkers:
The team captain whose team raises the most money online from today (October 10, 2013) through 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 18, 2013 will win the much coveted VIP parking spot at the Philadelphia Art Museum!
Don’t want the Walk day to end at noon? Continue the Walk fun at Public House (2 Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 – 18th Street, between Arch and Cherry). Public House is donating 15% of their proceeds to JDRF on October 27th for any walkers/5k participants that go for lunch or to watch the Eagles game. Please just mention that you are there with JDRF to the hostess and they will provide you with a wristband.
Please help JDRF “thank” our National and Local Corporate Partners this October
Walgreens Flu Shot Donation Program – September 1 – October 31, 2013
Wawa – September 23 – October 20, 2013
Good Neighbor Pharmacy – October 4 – October 24, 2013
National Penn Bank – October 15 – October 31, 2013
Any questions? Contact Lindsay Anderson, landerson@jdrf.org or 610.227.0357 or click here to read more about each Sneaker Sale campaign.
Get your hearts racing before the big walk on October 27th. To sign up for the 5K Fun Run, register here: http://bit.ly/159F6l8. Run questions? Please contact Katie, kfreind@jdrf.org or 610.227.0359.