Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Location: *NEW Location* Gadsden Park at 6901 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Schedule: Check-in: 4:00 p.m. | Ceremony: 4:45 p.m. | Walk: 5:00 p.m. | Route Length: 1 mile
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene. We hope you are all safe. For those in need, please refer to our emergency disaster plan page and the Tampa Emergency Management website.
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We are still planning for an exciting walk this weekend and contiuning to montior conditions. If there are any updates, they will be communicated through email, the Tampa Walk Facebook Group page, and here. Thank you!
Steps to Take to Participate in the Walk
1. Register. Sign-up yourself or your team today.
2. Fundraise. We provide you with all the tools you need to fundraise for lupus research, support and education services all while earning awesome prizes along the way.
3. Spread the Word. Invite friends, family and coworkers to join your team and fundraise!
4. Walk and Participate. Join us as we unite as one lupus community.
5. Earn Fundraising Prizes. Deadline to earn the Individual Fundraising Prizes is walk day. Deadline to earn the Team Fundraising Prizes is Friday, September 27th
What to Expect at Walk to End Lupus Now
This event will put your community's energy on full display as we come together for one unified purpose - to end lupus. Bring your friends and family, learn more about lupus resources, take part in our ceremony, and of course, enjoy the Walk to End Lupus Now walk. You don't want to miss the inspiring day we have planned for you!
Is there a registration fee?
Nope. Instead, participants are encouraged to fundraise, so your impact is limitless, don't worry, we'll help!
Should I register ahead of time?
Absolutely! Registering online gives you access to all our great fundraising tools and keeps you updated on day of event info.
Is there a fundraising minimum?
No, and there's no maximum either! We encourage every participant to make a difference by asking friends and family for donations and by making a personal donation.
Will I receive a Walk to End Lupus Now T-Shirt?
All registered participants that raise individually $100 or more will receive an exclusive 2024 Walk to End Lupus Now tshirt on walk day, October 5.
What kind of support will I or my team receive?
Real live Walk Staff are ready to help every step of the way with fundraising tools, resources and any other support you may need.
Get walk updates on Facebook
Connect with other participants and get more event updates on the Tampa Walk Facebook Group page
More from the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Region
Find resources, find help, and find other events at www.lupus.org/southeast
Question? Contact:
Sara Bentley and Jillian Gorycki
561-279-8606
bentley@lupus.org and gorycki@lupus.org
