Walk for the Animals FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where is the Walk?

The 2010 Walk for the Animals will be held at Duke University’s East Campus on May 22nd from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Walk takes place on the 1 1/2 mile trail around the campus.  Vendors and activities will be on the Gazebo Lawn.

How do I get there?

Where do I park?

Please enter Duke’s East Campus via the main entrance off of Main Street. There will be signs showing people were to park and volunteers directing cars toward parking lots the day of the Walk.

Can I turn in pledges before the day of the Walk?

Yes. Just mail them to APS of Durham, Attn: Walk for the Animals, 2117 E. Club Blvd., Durham, NC 27704.

If I am a team member and we don’t raise $500 in time for the special team t-shirts, can we still turn in pledges and qualify for other prizes?

Yes. If you do not turn in $500 or more in pledges by Saturday, May 1st, you can still turn in pledges between April 26th and May 15th or you can turn in pledges at the Walk. You will qualify for the Top Team Prize and each member of your team will qualify to win Individual prizes based on how much money in pledges each of them raised but your team will not receive the special team t-shirts.

Do team members qualify for individual pledge-raising prizes?

Yes, based on how much each of them raise, not on how much the team raises.

Do corporate matching gifts count toward pledge totals?

NO.

Do in-kind donations (food, medicine) count toward my pledge total?

NO.

Does my Registration Fee count toward my pledge total?

NO.

How many people do I need to recruit to form a team?

Three other people besides yourself. A team is made up of 4 or more walkers. You must have 4 people on your team to be eligible for team prizes.

Can I come to the Walk without registering?

You can enter the Walk site and visit our vendors without registering but we strongly encourage everyone to register. This is a fundraising event and the funds are raised by people registering and raising pledges.

Do I have to register in advance?

No. You can register and bring pledges the day of the Walk. Just get there early to give yourself enough time to register (registration starts at 9:00am). However, we encourage you to register early if possible. It will save you money (early bird registration is $5 less than the day of registration) and time (there will be special areas for pre-registered walkers to pick up their t-shirts and turn in pledges helping you to avoid the registration lines).

What if it rains?

The Walk goes on rain or shine, just bring rain gear, or buy a poncho at the APS Concession Stand. If severe weather occurs, participants can call the APS Walk Hotline at 919-381-7249 to find out about a cancellation.

Are Walk pledges tax-deductible?

Yes.

What do I do if someone wants a receipt for their pledge?

Get all of his/her information including name, address, and phone number and clearly indicate on your pledge sheet that they would like to receive a receipt. Make sure the amount that they donated is also clearly indicated and that you note if it was paid for with cash or a check. They can expect to receive the receipt by July 1, 2010.

How do I become a vendor?

Last year’s Walk raised more than $90,000, and was well attended. This year’s Walk will be even bigger and better. Help us make the day a success by participating in the Walk as a vendor. The Walk provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase your company’s products and services to an audience of animal lovers, while also helping the APS fulfill its mission to care for abused and neglected animals.

The Walk will be heavily advertised in a variety of media, and we’re providing a mix of food and entertainment to ensure that a good time is had by all. There will be plenty of reasons for our participants to spend as much time as possible at the Walk site, enjoying the fun and browsing the booths of all of our vendors!

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