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It’s time to put on your walking shoes, gather your friends and family---human and canine alike---and join A.D.O.P.T. for our 17th Annual “Makin’ Strides for Strays” walkathon on Sunday May 2nd. All funds raised from this, our biggest human-canine social---and fundraising---event of the year will be used toward the veterinary care and special needs of our animals, as well as the overall operation of our animal shelter and enhancement of ongoing programs.
WHO’S INVITED?
Everyone who wants to have a great time, loves animals, and wants to “make strides for A.D.O.P.T.’s strays!” You may participate with or without a canine companion
“THE STARTING LINE”
Registration begins at 7:30 AM. The walk commences with a “Blessing of the Animals” at 8:30 AM.
“THE STARTING LINE” THROUGH THE “FINISH LINE”
The walk begins and ends at 5th Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Avenue, Naperville. The 5K route progresses through downtown Naperville and surrounding neighborhoods. Rest stops offering water and snacks are provided along the way. Pick-up vehicles circle the route to pick up those unable to complete the five kilometers. [Please note: There are plenty of short-cuts along the route allowing the distance to be further shortened!!] Music, refreshments, vendor and information tables, and the opportunity to “shop A.D.O.P.T.” as well as plenty of FUN and a chance to share “animal stories” with other animal lovers, are provided at the end of the walk.
THE PLEDGE PROGRAM
While there is no registration fee, participants are asked to obtain pledges-per-kilometer or set donations. Set a goal and ask friends, family, and co-workers to help you achieve it! Check into matching gift programs with your employer.
All pledge-getters turning in $100 or more receive this year’s specially designed, “Makin’ Strides for Strays” T-shirt.
Participants turning in $200+ in pledges are eligible to enter an exclusive “chinese” raffle (choose what you want to win). With each additional $100 in pledges collected, an additional raffle ticket is received. The more pledges you turn in, the greater your chances to win! IN ADDITION, pledge-getters turning in $300+ receive a fashionable A.D.O.P.T. drawstring sports pack. Those turning in $500+ receive a popular A.D.O.P.T. aluminum water bottle. And with $800+ in pledges, participants can earn an A.D.O.P.T. sweatshirt of their choice plus all of the above.
The TOP pledge-getter will be honored with his/her/their name added to the “Makin’ Strides for Strays” Plaque mounted in the lobby of A.D.O.P.T.’s Animal Shelter.
The ON-LINE GIVING PROGRAM
Firstgiving runs a website where you can raise money online by setting up an online fundraising page using a simple template and sending it to family and friends with a personal message asking for support for the Walkathon. This online program makes it easy to raise funds, win prizes, and become a top-pledge-getter.
If you’re already familiar with FirstGiving, you can go directly to their website:
For information on how to set up your fundraising page visit:
FOUR FUN CANINE-FRIENDLY COMPETITIONS
Four contests will be held for our four-legged participants:
See the Walk-A-Thon Canine Contests page.
IT’S ALL ABOUT TEAMWORK!!!
There is strength in numbers!! Recruit your co-workers to come out with you to support the animals!! Form a team of co-workers, raise awareness in your office and raise pledges for A.D.O.P.T.’s animals. Compete for this year’s coveted Walkathon Top Pledge-getting Team Plaque. See our Teamwork Page for more information.
CAN’T MAKE STRIDES WITH US?
If you are unable to walk, but still wish to support A.D.O.P.T.’s largest fundraising event of the year, you may sponsor an “A.D.O.P.T.” animal to walk for you! Several of A.D.O.P.T.’s current residents will be walking and are seeking sponsors! Simply complete the pledge sheet and send it along with your donation to A.D.O.P.T. at:
420 Industrial Drive
Naperville, Illinois 60563 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WALK?
Please contact 847-458-6366 or email sandyhollyboston@yahoo.com.
To adopt an animal, contact 630-355-2299 or go to our Adoption Page at: http://www.adoptpetshelter.org/pages/adopt.asp
If you would like to help us advertise the walk at your place of employment or with friends a family please print a copy of the 2010 Walk flyer HERE.
WALKATHON ODDS & ENDS
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