A 2-Mile Foster Care Walk Fundraiser
Saturday, May 1, 2010 (10am - walk registration, 10:30 walk begins)
Gray's Lake - 2102 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
The Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association and the Iowa Friends of Foster Children Foundation are excited to join together on a fundraising venture, called “Stride for Foster Care - Take a Walk on a Child’s Side”. This family friendly event will take place the morning of Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Des Moines. The Stride for Foster Care event will include a two-mile walk around the beautiful Gray’s Lake Park and will end with lunch and activities for everyone.
Register to Walk
If you would like to participate, walkers are able to register and raise funds online and face-to-face. You can walk on your own or create a team of family members, friends, or coworkers and join in the fun. Adult walkers and youth age 12 and older are asked to pay a $30 registration fee. Walkers will receive a free t-shirt if they register online or call IFAPA (800-277-8145 ext. 4) by April 15. Walkers can still register after April 15; however, t-shirts are only available while supplies last. Children under age 12 can walk for free. Children’s t-shirts will be available for purchase at $10 each.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WALK
Fundraising Efforts
You can join in on the fundraising efforts by asking your friends and family for their financial support. Your fundraising efforts will help support Iowa’s children in foster care, in addition to the programs that support foster and adoptive families. Want to collect pledges face-to-face? Print off our Pledge Sign-Up Form.
9 Ways in 9 Days
Here is a simple plan to raise $250 or more and win great prizes!!
Day 1 - Pay your walk registration ($30)
Day 2 - Ask your spouse/partner ($20)
Day 3 - Ask 3 relatives ($30)
Day 4 - Ask 3 friends ($30)
Day 5 - Ask 3 co-workers ($30)
Day 6 - Ask 3 neighbors ($30)
Day 7 - Ask 3 people from your place of worship ($30)
Day 8 - Ask your friends on Facebook ($50)
Day 9 - Celebrate you did it!!
****All registered walkers who raise $250 or more will be recognized in the July issue of the IFAPA newsletter.****
Walk Prizes
Registered walkers can earn great prizes by raising additional funds to support IFAPA and the Iowa Friends of Foster Children Foundation. Click here to view the great prizes!
Help Sponsor the Stride for Foster Care Walk
Sponsors are needed for the walk. Your corporate sponsorship will help support Iowa’s children in foster care, in addition to the programs that support foster and adoptive families. If your company / employer is interested in sponsoring Stride for Foster Care, please see the Event Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits and the Event Sponsorship Form. If you have questions, please contact Phyllis Pierce at 800-277-8145 ext. 4 or via email at ppierce@ifapa.org.
