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ILD Walk MS - KBYG 2015


EVENT DETAILS | PRE-EVENT INFORMATION | WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Please read this email to know what to expect at Walk MS.

EVENT DETAILS

Walk MS 2015 at the Chicago Lakefront is Sunday, May 3! 

Location: Grant Park - Upper Hutchinson Field (S. Columbus Drive and E. Balbo Drive), Chicago, IL
Time: Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. | Kick off ceremony with emcee Jerry Taft at 10:45 a.m. | Walk begins at 11:00 a.m.

Due to the NFL Draft, the following street closures are going to be in effect during our event:

  • Congress between Michigan and Columbus – including Congress Circle – will be closed beginning April 22 at 6 a.m. and will be reopened on May 8.
  • Columbus between Balbo and Jackson will be closed from April 27 at 6 a.m. and will reopen May 4.

Directions (Google) | Site Map & Route Map (PDF)

No free parking at event site (participants strongly encouraged to take public transit.)

  • SpotHero will donate $5 to the National MS Society and give you 5% off your parking reservation. Use promo code walkms.

PRE-EVENT INFORMATION
  • Walk MS takes place rain or shine. Please check your local forecast at www.weather.com before leaving home, and dress appropriately.
  • In the instance of a site closure, you'll receive a phone notification. For all other inquires call 312.882.4472.
  • Mobility devices are welcome, and walking is optional. No matter your ability level, please join us for fun and fellowship. (Mobility devices are not provided, we ask that you please bring your own.) Route support is available for those requiring assistance.
  • Bring a water bottle & snacks. Fruit and water will also be available at all Walk MS event sites.
  • Personal tents and tables are not permitted onsite. 
  • Fill out and seal your donation envelope. For day of donations, seal them in your pledge envelope, fill out all information and be sure to include only the total amount of funds in the envelope. Do not include online donations in your total. Bring this envelope with you on event day. If you have cash donations, please consider writing a check or making an online donation.
  • Don't stop fundraising. You have until Sept. 30 to fundraise and qualify for Fundraising Clubs and Top Team status. However, prizes are based on monies submitted no later than June 30. Browse the Walk MS Prize Center to see what you can win.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARRIVE

REGISTRATION TENT

  • If you need to finish filling out forms or need to complete and seal your pledge envelope, go to the Writing Table first, it will be equipped with pens and calculators. (Please note: Walk MS volunteers are not permitted to total or seal your envelope for you.)
  • If you have pledges to turn in, submit your completed, sealed pledge envelope at the Registration Tent. If you have friends, family or teammates that have not already registered online, please go to the Writing Table and fill out a collection envelope to turn in donations.

GIVEAWAYS AT T-SHIRT TENT

  • If you have a T-shirt voucher, go to the T-shirt Tent and submit your voucher. 
    • If you don't have a voucher, don't worry; we'll have a list of all participants who have qualified for T-shirts at the T-shirt Tent.
    • Additional T-shirt vouchers will be available in the Registration Tent for participants wishing to make an onsite donation to achieve a fundraising total of $125 or more.
  • Top Fundraising Individuals, Teams and more! 
    • Tremendous 200 walkers are our top fundraisers from last year's Walk MS event who raised a minimum of $2,000. They'll be wearing special orange T-shirts with a list of Tremendous 200 members on the back. 
    • Elite Feet walkers raised $500 or more in donations by April 1, 2015, and will be sporting special orange sunglasses.
    • We'd like to extend a special thank you to our Top Walk MS Teams. The Top Teams at each Walk MS event site will be recognized in the Team Village with a tent, table or special award.
    • Our Alumni are those who have been walking for at least three years and are identifiable by special lanyards and pins. Have you been with us for at least three years? Go to the T-shirt Tent to pick up your Alumni swag!
    • Team Captains pick up your special bandana at the t-shirt tent.

MISSION VILLAGE

  • Learn how your fundraising supports the life-changing programs, services and research that the National MS Society provides to all those impacted by MS.
    • MS Experience Lab, learn about and try on the symptoms of MS.
    • Pick up your “I Walk with MS” T-shirt. If you are living with multiple sclerosis, make sure to head over to the mission tent and pick up the T-shirt designed especially for you. There is no fundraising minimum required!
    • I <3 someone with MS sticker. Show your support for your loved ones by picking one up at the Mission Tent.
    • Sign our End MS Forever Mural. Make sure to strike out MS on our mural at the mission tent, and let people know why you're walking!

SPONSOR ROW

  • Visit our corporate partners who support the MS community.

TEAM VILLAGE

  • Team tents are awarded to Top Teams based on their fundraising. 
  • You can earn a team tent for Walk MS 2016 based on your fundraising from this year. The deadline to qualify is September 30, 2015.

We can't wait to see you at Walk MS!


ILD Walk MS 2015 - sponsors


 National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter
525 W. Monroe St., Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 60661
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