EVENT DETAILS

• Saturday, October 25^th, 8:00 am
• Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park, Silver Spring, Maryland
• 8:00 am: Registration and activities open
• 8:50 am – Walk Kick-off
• 9:00 am - Walk
• 9:45 am - Ceremony begins at approximately 9:45am after the walk (top fundraisers, costume contest!)
   

PARKING AND MISSION VILLAGE LOCATION

Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park’s address is 1050 Jackson Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.  There is a parking lot next to the playground/restrooms, and our Mission Village will be set up just north of that.  Look for our tent setup!  If that parking lot is full, there are other lots throughout the park.  Parking is free!
 

HEART ANGEL REMEMBRANCE
Heart Angel families are invited to send a photo in memory of a Heart Angel to eileen.tomchick@gmail.com.  Families are also welcome to bring other remembrance for display in our Peace and Memorial area; materials to leave messages will also be available. <3


EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
The Walk will be held rain or shine!  Please dress for the weather and bring layers in case of cooler morning temperatures.
 

OUR TOP TEAM!
Our top team will receive their own team tent on walk day! This tent will include a table and chairs and can be used as a meeting area for your team throughout the event. We appreciate all of your fundraising efforts!!  The team captain will be notified at 7pm on October 24^th.
 

HEART WARRIOR/ANGEL SIGNS
If you purchased a Heart Warrior or Heart Angel sign, you are welcome to take it home as a keepsake after the walk!  Please remember to come to the registration area to pick up your sign by 11:00 am.
 

REGISTRATION

• Please kindly inform your friends and family that donating to our cause (or to your team) does not automatically enroll them for the walk. Official registration is required to participate in the walk day festivities.
• Registration, along with our event site and activities, will open at 8:00 AM. We recommend arriving when registration opens at 8:00 AM to enjoy all of our fun activities!  We also ask everyone to arrive prior to 8:45 AM and check in at the registration area.
• Registration is required for all participants ages 2 and up. Making sure that all your team members are pre-registered online will help to speed up the check-in process.
• To check in, you can simply provide your name to a check-in volunteer.
• If you are registered online, we will check you in, we’ll accept any donations that you may have to turn in (Cash, Check, or Credit Card), and direct you to pick up your walk t-shirt if you have raised over $100 as an INDIVIDUAL. (If you have earned a higher level incentive based on your individual giving, you will receive an e-mail approximately 4 weeks after our event to claim your fundraising reward and can continue to fundraise until the deadline to qualify for your preferred incentive item!).
• If someone has not registered online in advance, they will be asked to complete a paper registration form and sign our event waiver. Save time on walk day and register today.
• After check-in/registration, ENJOY some fun activities!
   

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 

1. Dance to tunes by our DJ
2. Enjoy some fun crafts and brighten a child’s day by creating a handmade get well card
3. Get your face painted in fabulous colors
4. Visit the Brainy Ridge Camp tent for some fun activities
5. Get your photo taken with a pageant queen and Meet and Greet some characters!!
6. Show off your Halloween costume in our costume contest
7. Visit our Heart2Heart Tent - Step into our living room and rest in a moment of peace and reflection of heart angels and heart warrior journeys.  Inspire others by sharing your stories and experiences, reminding us that we walk this path together—and that none of us walk alone.
8. Get a gift or a little something for yourself at the Golden Bond Jewelry table 
9. Remember heart angels and celebrate heart warriors with the DMV’s CHD Community
10. Enjoy a heartwarming, family-friendly one-mile walk while making a real impact by raising dollars for CHD research!

We will begin our walk program from the stage at approximately 8:50 AM and will ask everyone to gather there to remember our heart angels, celebrate our heart warriors and hear about how your efforts are making a big difference in CDH research. Please note, we will have light refreshments and water but please feel free to bring your own snacks or lunch to picnic with your group after the event!
 

EVENT NOTES

• Friendly dogs on leash are allowed at the park! If you decide to bring your pet, please keep them leashed at all times (6 foot leash) and please clean up after him/her.
• There will be a garbage receptacles available throughout the park. Please help keep the park clean!
• Public restrooms will be available for use.
  

What to Bring/What's Allowed:

• Strollers: Welcome
• Heart Warrior/Angel photos: Display areas provided
• Coolers: Permitted (non-alcoholic beverages/food only, unless restricted by venue)

Photos:

• Event photos will be posted as soon as they are available
• Professional photography services at select locations

Want to Get Involved?

• Volunteer opportunities available - see Volunteer tab.
• Questions? Contact us:
  • Phone: 516-428-3741
  • Email: vdegregorie@childrensheartfoundation.org

Mailing in checks?

• Please make checks and money orders payable to The Children's Heart Foundation.
• Mail to: The Children's Heart Foundation, 5 Revere Drive, One Northbrook Place, Suite 200, Northbrook, IL 60062
• Download offline donation form