Volunteer

The 2nd annual Walktoberfest Walk & Run for Wishes will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Murphy's Square (corner Nuuanu and Merchant) to benefit Make-A-Wish, Hawaii. Whether you’re participating as an individual or part of a team, you'll be helping to make wishes come true! All proceeds will be used to grant wishes for Hawaii keiki fighting life threatening medical conditions.

Presenting Sponsor: Macy's

Gold Sponsors: A&B Foundation and Atlas Insurance Agency Foundation

Wizards:First Hawaiian Bank, Production Hawaii, TSS Photography

SCHEDULE
3:00 p.m. - Registration opens
4:00 p.m. - 5k Walk & Run start
4:15 p.m. - 1 mile Family Walk start
5:30 p.m. - Awards Ceremony

FAQs
How do I raise pledges?
It’s easy!The more you collect, the bigger impact you make. Many participants collect pledges from co-workers, friends and family. You can also ask your employer to make a pledge in your honor or match all of your pledges through your company's matching gifts program. Click here to download Pledge Form.

When do I turn in my pledges?
Turn in pledges at the "Pledge Area" the afternoon of Walktoberfest. To be eligible for fundraising prizes, all pledges must be submitted by 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3.

What if it rains the day of the event?
Walktoberfest will take place rain or shine.

Where can we park?
The event takes place Murphy's where there is street parking and several lots nearby with reduced rates. More information will follow on parking

HELP DESK
Contact Lyn Brown at 808-537-3118 for additional help regarding online registration, credit card issues and pledges and donations.

PRIZES
All participants are eligible for prizes and prize drawings. Turn in $50 in pledges and your name will be entered in a special prize drawing, plus turn in pledges as follows for more awards.

--Most Pledges Raised by a School Team--
--Most Pledges Raised by a Community Team--
--Most Pledges Raised by a Corporate Team--

$75-149 - $150-299 - $300-499 - $500-749 - $750-1,000 - $1,000 +

--Top Ten Runners Guestimated Time -- (runners may not wear watches)

TEAMS
Community Team (5-10+ people registering as a team)
Corporate Team (5 members from same company or corporation)
Wish Team (Family members walking or running in honor or memory of a wish child)

MINIMUM PLEDGE/REGISTRATION FEES
Adults $25 Children (under 18) $15
Seniors $15 (over 65)
Kids under 5 walk/run free with parent or guardian
Wish kids participate for free.

Late registration fee: $30

ENTRY FORMS
Entry forms must be signed by participant. (Parent or guardian signature also required for participants under 18)

FORMING YOUR TEAM
When you register, specify that you are a team captain, then recruit team members. Or you can contact Lyn Brown at 808-537-3118 to request a team captain's kit that includes a guide to forming your team. All teams will receive a photo taken the day of the event!

VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed before, during and after our 2009 Walktoberfest for the following:

Pre-event volunteering:
Poster Blast – Help us get the word out! Place event posters and brochures in your neighborhood and/or at special events.
Office Help - Assist staff at the Make-A-Wish® office.

Day-of-event volunteering:
Water Stations
Route Pointers
Post-Event Clean Up

If you'd like to help make wishes come true, call the Make-A-Wish office at 537-3118 and volunteer today!

HOW TO REGISTER
Download the Registration Form and print the PDF version (to read the PDF version, you must have Adobe Acrobat software, which can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com/acrobat) of the Walk & Run for Wishes registration form. Then you can:

Mail your completed form with your pledge/registration fee to: Make-A-Wish, Hawaii, P.O. Box 1877, Honolulu, HI 96805. Mail registration deadline is Monday, September 21.

Fax your registration form, including your credit card number, to 808-536-5566. Fax registration is due by Monday, September 28.

Register in person at the Make-A-Wish® office, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. In-person registration deadline is Wednesday, September 30.

Register on the day of the event. Registration will open at 3:00 p.m. at the event. Late registration fee is $30.