Check-in begins 7:30 a.m.
Walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
The Northeast Arkansas Walk is a rain or shine event.
Parking is on a first come, first serve basis in downtown Jonesboro. There is not a designated parking area for Walkers.
The event will take place in the Iberia Bank parking lot at the corner of Washington & Main Streets.
Check-In Information:
When you arrive, head to the “Donation Station” (Registration) area to turn in your Walker Collection Envelope.The Walker Collection Envelope should also be completed with:
• Your Team Name and Team Captain’s name
• Amount in envelope
• Please remember, each walker should turn in their own envelope.
• If you have not registered online, please complete your contact information. Keep in mind, home address is preferred in order to expedite the delivery of Breakthrough T1D post-Walk information and prizes.
Also, don’t forget:
• Checks should be made payable to Breakthrough T1D
• If you have a large amount of cash or coins to turn in on Walk Day, we ask that you convert it to a personal check and make a note in the memo section that cash has been converted to check.
The Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. following the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. Walkers will be walking through downtown Jonesboro.
Food, Fun and Entertainment:
The scheduled Walk Day festivities include an exciting program hosted by Walk Corporate Co-chairmen, Elizabeth & Brett Crowson, along with music, dancing and entertainment provided by Jonesboro Radio Group. There will be a team t-shirt contest prior to the walk. Please bring one extra t-shirt to hang on the clothes line. One member of each participating team will go on stage during the contest, which will begin around 8:00 a.m. Be sure to visit our vendor areas which will include diabetes education, several pharmaceutical representatives, and Breakthrough T1D information. Breakthrough T1D will also host fun children’s activities including bounce houses and a “Kid’s Korner.”
Hot dogs and snacks will be provided post-Walk.
Fundraising Awards:
The deadline for turning in Walk money to Breakthrough T1D for awards and fundraising rewards eligibility is Friday, November 21.
Incentive Prizes
Individual walkers raising the amounts listed below
$100 – Breakthrough T1D Walk T-shirt
$250+ – Breakthrough T1D Incentive Program
Donor Receipts:
Donors who have written a check to Breakthrough T1D for $250+ will receive a letter of receipt from Breakthrough T1D.
Fundraising Rewards:
Walk fundraising rewards information is delivered to eligible participants approximately 10 weeks after the Walk. You must opt in to the fundraising rewards program. If you did not opt in when you registered for the Walk, you may still do so in your Participant Center. The deadline is Friday, November 21. Ordering information will be sent with your fundraising rewards eligibility information.
