1. How do I begin?

Want to Participate?

Just register here and join us!

You can now create and manage your own personal page, share your photos, goals and get sponsors.

Want to sponsor a Walker? Click here for details.

If you have further questions, please contact Tina Nichols at 216-751-8550 or [email protected].

 

2. What are the Event Options and Schedules?

The walk will take place rain or shine

Check –in  8:15 AM at the Our Shaker Heights Office

5K Walk or Run Start: 8:30 am sharp!!

 

3. What do I wear for the Walk? 

Comfortable clothing and walking/running shoes. Definitely wear your Howard Hanna gear (Hats, shirts, jackets etc) to make us more visible in the neighborhoods we stroll through.

 

4. Will there be water available on our route?

YES, we will have a water station along the route if you want to pick up a water bottle.

 

5. What Does Pledging to the Walk 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 life for children and teens through preventive and inpatient hospital care at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, MetroHealth Hospital and UH Rainbow& Babies Hospital.

 

The Howard Hanna Children’s Free Care Fund was established to assure that children would never be denied the best medical care available, whether helping children without health insurance pay for treatment or to fund cutting-edge care that insurance may not cover. Additionally, the fund supports programs which contribute to the quality of life for patients as well as preventive care.

 

We wish you all the success possible. Train, set and achieve new goals, enjoy the walk… and get all the sponsors you can, so when you cross that finish line, we will all be winners – you, and all the children in our community who can benefit from the programs of The Howard Hanna Children’s Free Care Fund!

 

6. 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 on your team. 

 

7. Can a donation by check be accepted? 

Yes, Please mail your check to our office payable to the Children’s Free Care Fund and note if you are an event sponsor, team sponsor or individual sponsor. You will be recognized on the event website, shortly after your donation.

 

8. Can I make a donation after the event is over? 

YES, the site will remain up and open for donations until November 30, 2017.

 

9. 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 programs the Run 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! 

 

10. Do You walk Alone or as a Team?

Participants can walk as a team (GREEN or GOLD) or in smaller groups as we hit our strides on routes through a relatively flat course along the tree-lined streets of our  Shaker Community.

 

11. 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. 

 

12.  Is parking available?

Please note that the parking lots will be available throughout the morning. Please allow sufficient time for parking and check in.