If you have further questions, please contact: Dawne Marro, Fundraising Coordinator at 718-376-7923 or [email protected]

 

2. What time is the walk-a-thon?

The walk-a-thon will start in-person on Sunday, October, 1 promptly at 10:00am at the 69th Street Pier/Shore Road Bike Path in Brooklyn. If you are participating virtually, you can do so anytime you’d like on or before Sunday, October 1st. 

 

3. What Does Pledging to the Run Mean, Exactly?

By committing to this event, and pledging to raise money for its success, you are helping raise invaluable funds to enhance the quality of services for our adolescents and young adults with drug dependency.

 

We are dedicated to this underserved population and all proceeds raised from the 26th Annual Walk-a-thon are used to provide additional quality services to the young members of our community as they rebuild their lives. Your support will make a difference.

 

We wish you success as you set your goals, enjoy the race… and get all the sponsors you can, so when you finish the walk, we will all be winners – you, and all the members in our community that need our help!

 

4. How can my sponsors submit payment?

Online contributions can be made by credit card on the runner’s personalized page found on this website. Just make sure to tell your sponsors to select your name from the list of runners. 

 

5. I am concerned that I might not be able to raise the required funds. Will I be able to do it?

Even if you've never raised money before, our materials and strategies will make it easy for you to solicit and collect sponsorships from friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, and others. Experience has shown that it is not only possible, but enjoyable, to set and reach your goals. Please refer to the sample letters found on your personal fundraising page center, that explains the program (DYC) the walk-a-thon supports, and you will be surprised to see how quickly friends, family, and co-workers will respond to your request to help this wonderful cause. Just remember to make it personal as well, as you want them to know that they are sponsoring YOU and YOUR efforts! And, as many companies offer charitable donation matching programs, make sure to ask your sponsors to check with their employers, as it will help you meet your goal even more quickly.

 

6. Is the Run only for Runners?

No! The Run is designed as a day of fun and fitness for the whole family. It attracts hundreds of runners from the tri-state area each year that includes our DYC members, family members and friends and supporters from the community who look forward to it as a fun and exciting community gathering. Please join us as we walk together or if you can't attend, feel free to walk alone or gather your family and friends to walk in support of DYC in your own neighborhood or park.

 

7. Do You Run Alone or as a Team?

Either! Participants can run alone or create their own team.

 

8. Is there a refund/exchange policy?

Yes. If a donation was made accidentally or for the wrong amount, simply make us aware of the issue and we will be happy to make any necessary refunds, changes or corrections.