Walk Details for the New York City Walk
Walk Location: South Street Seaport - Pier 16
Walk Distance: 1.25 Miles
Check-In Time: 9:00 am Walk Start: 11:00 am
Participant Announcements
Message From Your Coordinator
Hello everyone! We are so thrilled you are joining us for the Walk to Defeat ALS! Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have ANY questions!
The Walk will be held at South Street Seaport - Pier 16 on Saturday, May 6th.
For questions please reach out to Meg Emery, Senior Manager of Fundraising and Special Events at 212-720-3049 or memery@als-ny.org.
Below are some helpful links and tips to get you started!
Fundraising Challenge
We're so excited to be launching this year's New York City Walk to Defeat ALS Fundraising Challenge! There will be a lots of great prizes to win.
FUNDRAISING WEEK CHALLENGES
Incentive Program
THE MORE YOU RAISE THE MORE YOU RECEIVE!
All Walk participants are eligible for a host of prizes based on your personal fundraising success. Sign up and get a jump start on your fundraising now. This benefit is awarded to individuals, not teams or donors, so make sure the donations to your personal fundraising record add up!
Fundraising Incentives:
• Raise $100: receive the 2023 Walk to Defeat ALS t-shirt!
• Raise $500: receive a water bottle + the 2023 Walk to Defeat ALS t-shirt!
• Raise $1,500: receive the 2023 VIP Walk to Defeat ALS t-shirt + water bottle!
• Raise $2,500: receive a foldaway shopper tote + 2023 VIP Walk to Defeat ALS t-shirt + water bottle!
• Raise $5,000: receive a baseball cap + foldaway shopper tote + 2023 VIP Walk to Defeat ALS t-shirt + water bottle!
FUNDRAISING TOOLS
Walker Handbook (Coming Soon)
Your go-to guide for everything Walk related. It contains interesting ideas, helpful tips, and chapter contact information.
My Walk Supporters Pledge Sheet
Print this worksheet out and keep track of your donations!
Deposit Slip
Are you mailing your donations to The ALS Association before the Walk? Help them out and fill out a deposit slip!
Fundraising Tools at Your Fingertips
Did you know that you can raise money for the Walk through Facebook? Connect your fundraising page with Facebook's Fundraising platform to easily ask for support from your network!
T-Shirts
Only participants who've raised $100 will get a t-shirt. This benefit is awarded to individuals, not teams or donors, so make sure the donations to your personal fundraising record add up!
In addition to working toward one for yourself, you should spread the word to encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to earn their very own shirt.
Log into Participant Center to check your progress!
Get Social
Make sure you become of a fan of our Chapter on Facebook to receive information about fundraising contests, shout outs to outstanding teams and walkers, and important Walk Day details!
