Walk Day Information: Central MA Walk to Diabetes
Important Walk Day Information
The funds and support raised by JDRF Walk—our flagship fundraising event and the largest type 1 diabetes (T1D) event in the world—help us turn Type One into Type None.
Thank you for walking with us!
BEFORE THE WALK
1. We HIGHLY encourage all Walkers to pre-register online at http://walk.jdrf.org/centralmass2014. Not only does this make check-in go more smoothly, it allows you to get to the fun and not wait in line.
2. You can mail in money to the JDRF office before the Walk or drop by the office, if you’re in the area, at 60 Walnut Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. Be sure to read the enclosed Walk Money Tips Sheet. Turning in funds earlier is another great way to ensure a speedy check-in process on Walk Day!
3. Walk Day Security and Bag Policy: To streamline safety procedures for public events, local police have asked that no bags be left at the Bolton Fairgrounds while you are on the Walk route. Please be prepared by only bringing bags you can walk with (small backpacks, cross-body purses, fanny packs etc.).
WALK DAY SCHEDULE
9:30 a.m.
Check-In Opens
10:15 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
10:30 a.m.
DJT1 Entertainment starts countdown and Walk Starts!
11:30 a.m.
Light refreshments to be served.
View Our Site and Route Map
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
-General Check-In: If you have not registered yet or have pre-registered online and have Walk gifts to turn in, please proceed to the Check-In area. Donations should be counted and sealed in a completed Walker Collection Envelope. An accurate total of money contained in the envelope must be clearly written on the outside of the envelope. Every Walker turning in funds should turn in their own separate envelope. It is extremely important that Collection Envelopes are filled out completely and accurately. Be sure to read the enclosed Walker Collection Envelope Instruction Sheet. Envelopes can be found at the Registration Table near Check-In. Please see enclosed instructions on how to fill out your Collection Envelope. Did you personally raise at least $100 for JDRF? Thank you for your support! Be sure to get a t-shirt ticket at Check-In and pick up your t-shirt at the T-Shirt Table.
-Express Check-In: We will have a designated table near Check-In for those Walkers and Team Captains who have pre-registered, raised all of their funds online, and don’t have donations to turn in on Walk Day. If you raised $100 or more you can pick up your t-shirt ticket here.
TEAM T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
If you have a t-shirt to enter in the Most Creative Team T-Shirt Contest, please turn it in at Check-In when you arrive.
FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS
While we provide as many refreshments as possible thanks to our in-kind sponsors, please understand that we have a limited quantity of food available and we are not able to meet all dietary needs. We ask that you please come prepared in order to enjoy the activities of the day.
-Food and beverage options include: apples, Stacy’s Pretzel Thins, finger sandwiches, ENLIGHTENED ice cream bars, Dasani water, Coca-Cola products, and Polar Seltzer. We will have a limited number of sandwiches on gluten-free bread.
WALK ROUTE
IMPORTANT: For your safety and convenience, this year’s Walk route will lead you four times around the perimeter of the Fairgrounds for a full 5K. We will be offering a shorter Family Friendly route option this year. Please see the Walk Route Map for details and remember to follow the JDRF signs as you make your way along the route. While unpaved, the grass and dirt grounds are level and accessible. Umbrella strollers are not recommended.
ENTERTAINMENT/ACTIVITIES
-Sponsor and Vendor Booths will be open before and after the Walk. This year we’ll be joined by fantastic partners including Medtronic, Lilly Diabetes, Novo Nordisk, Animas Corporation, Sanofi Diabetes, and Tandem Diabetes Care. Please be sure to also visit our JDRF Information Table to learn more about JDRF, our research and advocacy efforts, and how you can become involved locally.
-The Activities Tent is the place to be… Stop by in the morning to get a sneaker tattoo. Pop back in after the Walk for face painting and a craft project.
-Walk Day Entertainment will be provided by DJT1 Entertainment. There will also be a Balloon Animal Artist/Magician for the kids.