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Are You Walk Ready?
Schedule:
9:00 a.m. - Check-In
- Participants will enter through Belfor Gate off Auburn Road.
- Pre-registered individuals can check-in and receive their t-shirt
- Still need to register? Day-of registration will be available for $25 for adults, kids under 18 are free! (Online registration closes this Friday, 9/13 at 8:00 a.m.)
- Visit all of the tables present and fill out your Event Day Passport to receive a prize! Place your completed passport in the bin on stage to be entered to win a prize. The winner will be announced during the program, which starts at 10:00 a.m.
- If you are a Veteran, stop by the Veteran table to learn more about available services!
If you have Hero Signs from previous walks, please feel free to bring them! Our volunteers can place them along the route. Signs must be brought by 9:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - Program
- Make your way to the baseball field before programming starts at 10:00 am!
- Make sure to stop at the wristband table to grab a Parkinson Hero wristband for a special piece of the program!
10:30 a.m. - Walk Begins
- Click HERE for the walk route!
- Remember, there is no expectation to walk the route! Feel free to stay behind and Walk on the field, visit vendor tables, connect with others, and join us for lunch!
- The walk is on an outdoor paved path, but it can get buggy - we suggest wearing bug spray and sunscreen/hats.
Return for lunch and socializing!
- We will have complimentary ballpark food available. Please help yourself to one hot dog and one bag of chips per participant. Unlimited soft drinks and water will be available!
1:00 p.m. - Event Concludes
- Following lunch, we invite you to visit one of the local restaurants in Downtown Utica. For more information click here!
Congratulations to the following VIP Teams who have raised over $5,000 and will have a VIP tent at the walk: B'WANA DON, Judy Poli/Alpena Support Group, Livonia Support Group, Motivate to Move, PD Self, Rockin' in Rochester 2024, Rockin The Thumb, Rock Steady Boxing Metro Detroit, Team Jolliff 2024, Team Staub, Team Terry & Company, and X-Golf Shelby Bon's Birdies!
Inclement Weather:
The weather is forecast for the high 70’s and partly sunny for Saturday, a beautiful day for the Hero Walk. However, in the case of severe weather, we will update the Walk homepage and on Facebook on or before the morning of the event in case of cancellation. The Walk is a rain or shine event and will only be delayed/cancelled for severe weather.
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