A Walk to Remember, A Walk for Hope
Bring your family and your friends to the 8th Annual Survivor Resources’ Walk-A-Thon!
Monday, May 17, 2010 is our Walk to Remember, Walk for Hope at Como Park East Pavilion in St. Paul. Divine Swine will be serving a pig/turkey roast again this year. We will end the evening with a walk followed by lighting the luminaries in memory of your loved one. Luminaries will be provided courtesy of Survivor Resources.
RSVP for dinner is necessary. Please contact us by May 7, 2010 with your registration.
Download a printable Walk brochure to share with friends or record pledges.
2009 Walk Results
Last year's walk brought in over $47,000 for Survivor Resources, which will help sustain the program and keep us going for another year. Thanks to everyone for your support, whether you helped out in organizing or staffing the walk, participated in the walk itself, or simply donated to Survivor Resources. Thank you!
Our 2010 Goal
With a paid staff of only three—plus a group of dedicated volunteers—Survivor Resources lends its support to more than 550 survivors of homicide, suicide, and accidental death each year. Unfortunately, there are so many more in need of help.
We must raise over sixty percent of our operating budget on our own, and the Walk-A- Thon is our most significant source of these funds. Our goal this year is to raise $65,000 from the Walk-A-Thon, which is a quarter of our annual budget.
We are truly counting on your support! If you are grateful to SR for the help we have provided to you, your family, or your community, please do your best to see that SR is around for others in the future. Your support is critical to helping this invaluable community resource restore hope to these invisible victims, and help them to regain their lives.
Ninety percent of your donation will go directly to helping survivors. Survivor Resources is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donation is tax deductible.
2010 Walk Day Logistics
All events are located at Como Park in St. Paul on Monday, May 17, 2010. The agenda for the Walk is:
| 6:00pm | Registration Begins | |
| 6:30pm - 7:45pm | Pig Roast | |
| 8:00pm | Walk Begins | |
| Dusk | Closing Ceremony, Luminary Lighting | |
This event will occur rain or shine, although we reserve the right to cancel in the event of extreme circumstances. In that event, the donations received will be considered a donation to Survivor Resources. For the safety of all participants, we ask that bikes and in-line skates not be used. Strollers and children are welcome as well as responsible pet owners. Pets however, must be on a leash no longer than 3 feet and are not allowed inside the zoo.
Directions and Parking
The East Picnic Area at Como Park is located at the intersection of Horton and Midway Parkway in St. Paul.
Via Interstate 94:
- Take 94 and exit at Lexington and go north (right from westbound or left from eastbound).
- Follow Lexington to Horton and turn left (west) on Horton.
Via Highway 36:
- Follow Highway 36 to Lexington.
- Exit at Lexington and go south to Horton and turn left (west) on Horton.
Registration
Registration fees include dinner, and are as follows:
| Adults | ||
| $30.00 | Individual | |
| $55.00 | Couple | |
| Children | ||
| $5.00 | 12-18 years old | |
| Free | Under 12 years old | |
Although we ask everyone to pay registration fees to cover the cost of the event, no one will be turned away. A Survivor Resources cap will be given to the first 150 people who arrive. Some other Survivor Resources merchandise will also be available for purchase. Contact us to register.
Collecting Pledges
We do ask that all participants work diligently to get as many pledges as possible to help us reach our goal of $65,000. Use the downloadable form, and bring it and your collected pledges to the Walk-A-Thon on May 17.
Collect pledges from family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to have them sponsor you for this event. Tell them why the continuation of SR is so important to you personally. In the past a participant sent letters to friends and loved ones with a self-addressed, stamped envelope—she was able to raise over $4,000.
Employer matched pledges can go twice as far if the donor’s employer has a matching gift program. Matching gift forms can be acquired from the employer’s human resources department. A completed form must accompany the donor’s contribution and this pledge form. Receipts will be sent to donors of $250 or more, so please note both the name and address of those donors. Otherwise, a donor’s check will be their receipt. Again, all contributions are tax-deductible. For questions, call Julie Chalmers.
If you are unable to join us for the Walk-A-Thon, your personal donations are accepted and much appreciated! The easiest way to contribute is to visit our Donations Page.
Share Your Memories
We encourage families to make banners, posters, t-shirts, hats (whatever strikes your fancy) with your loved one’s name and picture on it. Bring things to the walk and share your story with others. Adhering 8"x10" photos to a 20"x30" foam poster board works well as a banner. Supplies can be found at local craft supply stores.
Final Thoughts
Don't forget to:
- Mark your calendar.
- Invite your family and friends.
- Collect pledges.
- Enjoy dinner, the Walk-A-Thon, and end the evening remembering your loved one by
lighting a luminary in their honor. - Reconnect with fellow group members.