3rd Annual Quality of Life WALK at Lunken Playfield

Cincinnati, OH - Help us raise needed funds for many local organizations working to provide services for families with special needs children.

Please join us for the Third Annual "Quality of Life" WALK being held Saturday, October 18th, 2008 at Lunken Playfield. Learn more about how you can Register, Get a TEAM Registered, have your favorite nonprofit that helps kids raise funds or become one of the many Sponsors of the event.

We would like to give a HUGE thanks to our founding sponsor who made the WALK come to life: Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences. They along with many businesses and organizations have contributed to making the WALK a success.

We invite nonprofits to contact us to become a Supported Organization from this WALK. The nonprofit must be a 501(c)(3) and must be providing services to families and children living with behavioral or medical needs issues. The registered nonprofit will than earn funds for every registered walker supporting their organization.

One Hundred percent of the funds raised will directly support local programs in your community. At the bottom of this page please take a peak of the businesses currently onboard and tell them "Thank You".

Registered Supported Organizations/Programs include:
Club Spectrum
Second Home
Kids in Kenya
Fire & Life Safety Initiative
Child Wellness Fair On Tour
Beechmont Stable & Rescue
CARA-Hamilton County
CASANA-Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America

REGISTER NOW- download the pdf Registration Form or Register On-line.

What: "Quality of Life" WALK
Where: Lunken Airport Playfield, Cincinnati, Ohio:
Beechmont Ave and Wilmer Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226
When: Saturday, October 18th, 2008 (9:00 am to 2:00pm)

WALK Event Schedule:
Registration begins at 9am-
Check-in at 9 am and turn in any pledges that you have received. Enjoy the music, browse our sponsor booths and get ready for a great walk.

The WALK begins at 10am-
The Lunken Playfield loop is 5.4 miles and circles around Lunken Airport. Turn around points for shorter walks will be marked along the way so everyone can participate according to their ability. Strollers, wheelchairs, skaters as well as those on foot are all welcome to enjoy the fall colors, music and an active airfield. TEAMS are encouraged! Create T-shirts and signs to walk for your favorite child or to show your support for the Child Wellness Community Fund or your favorite nonprofit helping kids.

We will also have plenty of booths with our sponsors and info from local and national service providers helping families learn about programs caring for Behavioral and Medical concerns for your family.

HOW TO REGISTER: Individuals can download the Registration Form, Register On-line or register the day of the WALK... even if you plan to register the day of the WALK- please download the Form and have it filled out when you get to the park to help speed up the registration process. Please note that there is a minimum registration fee of ($15 for Adults & Teens) or (No Minimum for Children 12 & under). $20 the day of the WALK.

TEAMS can register using the downloadable PDF TEAM Registration Form or Register On-line. As few as four people can register as a TEAM. The minimum TEAM registration fee is $75. Once the team has registered their name and first four walkers, additional TEAM members can register by downloading the PDF Registration Form, Register On-line or register the day of the WALK. Each additional team member has a minimum registration fee of ($15 for Adults & Teens) or (No Minimum for Children 12 & under).
Click here for a TEAM starter pack or call us at 513.943.1900 or Jamey's cell at 513.545.5332 to learn more or to have any questions answered.


HOW TO GATHER PLEDGES ONCE REGISTERED: Once you are registered work on getting Pledges from friends, family and co-workers. The first 300 registered walkers to turn in $25 or more of combined registration fee/collected pledges will get a FREE T-Shirt the day of the WALK. Take a look at these additional Pledge Prizes:

$25 or more... Quality of Life T-shirt for the first 300 pledges of $25 or more.
$500 or more... Baseball hat with Child Wellness Fund Logo.
$1,500 or more... Jacket with your name stitched on the front and the Child Wellness Fund logo on the back. PLUS be in a drawing for more great Prizes after the WALK...

You can download the PDF Pledge Form here. Please collect all donations at the time the pledge is made. Anyone that wants to write a check should make it out to: "Quality of Life" WALK... we can also accept credit card pledges online. Simply have your sponsor visit www.childwellnessfund.com - On the home page they will find a link in the main text SPONSOR A WALKER -CREDIT CARD PLEDGE. In three or four clicks they will have made a pledge in your name.

All pledges should be turned in the day of the WALK at time of check-in. You may also mail in your pledges to:
Attn: "Quality of Life" WALK
Child Wellness Fund
PO Box 54478, Cincinnati, OH 45254

Any questions or concerns about pledges may be addressed by calling 513.943.1900 or emailing Jamey@childwellnessfair.com. All received phone calls and emails will be handled promptly.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: There are many easy ways for your organization, school, church or business to get involved. Consider walking as a TEAM or having a booth at the event. We work with all sizes of businesses and organizations and will work with you to design a sponsorship package that fits your interests and resources. Download our Sponsorship Opportunities Worksheet to get a better idea of where you might fit in and give us a call at 513.943.1900 or email Jamey Ponte.

Join our growing list of WALK Sponsors:

Founding Sponsor:
Christ College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Champion Sponsors:
Best Buy
Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Supporting Sponsors:
Cincinnati Fire Department
Q102
Cincinnati Parent magazine
Cincinnati Bell Telephone
National Direct Sales Network
The Cardiology Center of Cincinnati

Download a "Quality of Life" WALK printable PDF of the:
''Quality of Life'' WALK raises funds for local nonprofits Press Release

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