Rady Children's is a non-profit hospital.  That means we depend on our community to help fund critically needed care and services.

Registration
What incentive is there for registering early?

• Take advantage of lower fees and extra time to gather a large and active team while fundraising for a really great cause.

Can I pick up my items before the walk?

• Yes! Road Runner Sports will be hosting a pre-registration event on Tuesday, September 29^th at 5553 Copley Drive from 10 am - 2 pm. Please stop by and pick up your t-shirt and bib number. You can also register at this event as well.

I would like to register in person, is this possible?

• Yes! If you would like, please visit Road Runner Sports on September 29th or you may register at the event. If registering at the event on October 3rd, please arrive early to have time to register and to complete a walker release form.

What if I would like to be a walker, but would like to sleep in that day?

• Sign up as a Virtual Walker! Virtual Walkers can elect to pick up their t-shirt after the event. As a Virtual Walker, we encourage you to fundraise for this great cause and qualify for some really cool prizes!

Fundraising & Donations

Is my registration fee considered part of my fundraising total?

• Yes, the fee counts towards your fundraising goal.

If I reach the 2nd (3rd, 4th, etc) tier fundraising level, will I receive all the prizes listed?  

• Walk prizes are not cumulative, meaning you will receive the fundraising prize for the highest level you reach and will not receive prizes in lower levels. 

What fundraising prizes are available?  

• Please click here to see our current prizes. Check back weekly to see updates and additions to prizes. In order to qualify for the prizes, all monies must be submitted by Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

How do I fundraise? 

• We have tons of ideas! Every dollar counts and we have worked (and been inspired by) many creative and successful fundraising walkers who have shared their best techniques with us over the years. Learn more by downloading our fundraising guide and check back weekly for fundraising suggestions and tips.

I want to use Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter) to connect to my friends and family. Can you help me with this? 

• You can establish links to Social Networking sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter on your personal fundraising page to encourage your friends to support you.
• Twitter: Log in to your personal page, click on Email then Twitter to send tweets to your friends.
• Facebook: Log in to your personal page, click on Email then Facebook to connect to your Facebook profile and post a comment on your wall. 
• MySpace: Log in to your personal page and go to Gadgets where you will be able to add gadgets to your MySpace profile to connect to your friends to your personal fundraising page.

I am done fundraising and have turned in all the money I collected! When and how will I receive my prize? 

• In order to keep our costs low and ensure your fundraising dollars are spent to help the children in our care, prizes will not be mailed. Prize distribution will begin in December and you will be notified then as to the day and time your prize is available for pick-up. Team Captains are welcome to make arrangements to pick up prizes for their team members. 

***Please note - fundraising prizes are awarded for individual fundraising efforts, not Team totals.*** 

Website

How do I change my personal fundraising goal?

• You can change your fundraising goal by logging in to your personal fundraising page and looking for the section titled "My Details" on the right-hand side of the page, where you can edit your goal.

What is the best way to mail in multiple donations?

• Please complete a pledge form, with information for each donation to ensure that you receive the credit you deserve for all your fundraising efforts.

Will donations turned in at the Walk show up on my Web page?

• Yes. Donations turned in with appropriate completed donation forms will be reflected on your fundraising page within one month after the Walk and continuously updated as donations continue to be received after the Walk.

Can I continue to collect donations after the Walk? 

• Absolutely!  Participants qualify for fundraising prizes through November 3, 2009. Once your donation is received, you will see your amount reflected in your fundraising total.

What are matching gifts?

• Matching gifts are efforts employers use to assist their employees in philanthropic efforts, sometimes even doubling their employee's fundraising efforts. Please contact your Human Resources Department to see if your company has a matching gift program. Please call our Donor Services Department at 858-966-7749 if you have questions about matching gift programs.

How does Team Fundraising Work?

• Team fundraising is a great way to rally a group of people around a great cause. You can share ideas and tools to encourage each other and then walk together as a team! Fundraising prizes are for individuals, however there are Team Awards. Click here for more information.

Event Day

Are there activities after the walk?

• Yes! After the walk, there will be a festival that will include various food vendors, entertainment, and other child-friendly activities. There will also be an awards ceremony to celebrate the work of our walk teams.

Can my team dress-up for the walk? Can we bring signs?

• We encourage you to show your team spirit! Feel free to make signs, dress up, and have fun! Remember this is an event to celebrate the kids and your hard work - be creative.

Are wheelchairs and strollers allowed on the walk route?

• Yes, wheelchairs and strollers are allowed on the walk route.

I would prefer to run on the course, is that allowed?

• Running the first mile through SeaWorld is not allowed. However, once you return to South Shores Park, you may run the additional 3 mile route along Mission Bay if you would like.

Can I bring my pet to the Walk? 

• No, pets are not allowed at this event.

Where can I park?

• Please enter at the main SeaWorld entrance and follow signage and direction of parking personnel. Please allow 15 - 20 minutes to park due to traffic.

What time should I arrive?

• If you have pre-registered and you attended the pre-registration event at RoadRunner Sports, please arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. If you are registering the day of the walk or are registered and have not picked up your walk materials (bib number, t-shirt), please arrive by 7:00 a.m.