Day of Event Information
Walk Day
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Location: Dravo Plaza at Riverfront Wilmington, Wilmington, DE
Registration/Check In: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Program and Activities: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Parking
All event participants should park in the lot across from the event site on South Justison Street. Handicap/Special Needs parking will be available in the event site lot on South Justison Street. Look for "Drop-Off" signs. Only individuals with official handicap tags will be allowed to access this parking, unless arrangements are made ahead of time.
Parking and Meeting Areas for Top Fundraising Teams
We are excited to be able to offer a special benefit to the top 10 fundraising teams. Each of the 10 teams who have raised the most money by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, will have access to one parking spot near the drop-off area on the event side of South Justison Street (one parking spot per team). We will leave it up to each team to decide which member of the team will be given this spot.
This parking spot is conveniently located next to a designated meeting area for these top teams. Bring tables and chairs, pop-up tents (as long as they are 10X10 or smaller) and decorate the area so your team members can relax and enjoy each others company before and after the Walk.
Other Parking/ Set up and Drop-Off:
Teams that do not fall within the top 10 teams will still be able to set up a pop-up tent in the team gathering area. You will have to utilize the drop-off area (see information below) for your materials, tents, tables, T-shirts and then proceed to park in the parking lot on South Justison Street highlighted in the "Parking" section above.
Drop-Off Information
There will be a designated Drop-Off area near the entrance to the event site on South Justison Street. Look for the "Drop-Off" sign. Enter there and walk through the lot Registration tent to check in.
Walk Day Program
Registration and Check In open at 11:30 a.m.
Registration fees include an event T-shirt (for pre-registered participants), food, beverages, and full access to all activities. Event T-shirts may be collected after you check-in on walk day.
T-shirts (Important): This year, event T-shirts will be given only to participants who pre-register on the website. To guarantee yourself a T-shirt, register today! Online registration will be closed after Wednesday, April 24.
Event program starts at 12:30 PM, followed by the Walk at approximately 1:00 PM
Entertainment: Highly-regarded musician Steve Liberace will honor the memory of his father at this year's Delaware Brain Tumor Walk by performing with his band mates -- the Steve Liberace Trio. You may preview Steve's music by visiting www.steveliberace.com
Remembrance/Inspiration Tent: This year, there will be a Remembrance/Inspiration Tent to honor and recognize survivors and remember friends and family who may have passed. Submissions (photos, letters, poems, essays, mementos, etc.) should be brought to the Walk, on the day of the event. You may place your contribution on the Inspiration Wall at that time.
Recognition Bibs: This year, participants can receive bibs to remember, honor and recognize loved one’s and friends. Special messages can be hand written on the bibs.
Recognition Ceremony: There will be a brief ceremony in front of the stage a few minutes before the Walk starts at 1:00 PM At this time, team captains will be able to say the name of the person they are walking in honor or in memory of.
Raffle: NEW this year to the Delaware Brain Tumor Walk will be a special raffle featuring wonderful prizes! The raffle will include sports memorabilia, a top designer purse, a hot electronic item and a selection of other desirable items. Everyone who registers for the walk will be given one free raffle ticket at registration. You can submit the ticket to any prize of your choosing in the Raffle tent. Additional raffle tickets will be sold in the Raffle tent at the event. Prize winners will be announced at the conclusion of the walk.
Team Captain Reminder: Bring a team sign so your team members can find you and meet one another on walk day.
The two-mile Walk will start on South Justison Street near the registration tent under the balloon arch. The Walk will follow a marked route around the ball park, through the Riverfront and then Riverwalk back. This is not a race and participants are not required to walk the full course. Those who wish to remain during the walk are welcome to do so and there will be live entertainment and refreshments being served throughout the day.
The closing ceremony starts at 2:00 PM and will run for approximately 20 minutes. Top team and top individual prizes will be given out during the closing ceremony. The live entertainment, food, and participant activities will be available until 3:00 PM, at which time the event will begin to wrap-up.
The event will happen rain or shine!
In the event of rain, there will be extra tents to help keep everyone dry.
Regardless of weather, layered clothing is recommended since the weather in Delaware is often unpredictable. Sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are also recommended.
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