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Walk With Me Milwaukee 2010

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Schedule: 5:00 PM registration; 5:30PM entertainment at the Potawatomi Stage; 6:30PM Walk along Lake Michigan in Urban Park and 7:30PM post walk party.
Date: 6/18/2010
Location: Polish Fest at the Summerfest Grounds
Course Route: 1 mile or 1/2 mile Family Fun Walk



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Local Event Information

Join us on Friday, June 18th at Polish Fest as we take great "strides" in helping children and adults with special needs at our 4th Annual Walk With Me. With your support of this signature walk event, which is short on distance but big on heart, you help us touch the lives of over 10,000 children and adults with disabilities, and their families throughout a lifespan.

Meet our 2010 Honorary Ambassadors in person at our Kick-off breakfast on April 14th from 7:30am-9am

RSVP today and learn how Easter Seals has impacted their lives and ways that you too can make an impact.

How your participation in our Milwaukee Walk With Me makes a difference

Money raised through this Walk will be used to provide direct services for individuals with special needs in Southeast Wisconsin. Your pledges do make a difference for our participants and here is how you can help!

  • $50 in pledges provides one month of program supplies in our specialized After School Programs
  • $100 in pledges provides one hour of therapy for a child with autism
  • $500 in pledges provides five Sensory Motor Kits used for motor skills therapy in our Adult Day Program.
  • $1,000 in pledges provides en months of program supplies for youth in our specialized After School Programs
  • $3,000 in pledges provides ten weeks of Summer Respite Camp for a child. This camp offers their parents peace of mind, knowing their child with special needs is in a safe, nurturing environment while they are at work.

Know that your support will go far beyond just one evening of walking and it will forever make a difference in the life of someone living with a disability. So lace up those walking shoes today!

Walk Day Details

On-site check-in begins at 5:00 p.m. at the main gate of the festival. Then proceed to the Potawatomi stage for the pre-walk entertainment starting at 5:30pm. The 1 mile or 1/2 mile family fun walk will take place along the beautiful scenery of our Lakefront and Urban Park at 6:30PM.

By registering and raising a minimum of $50 in donations, you will receive:
  • Free Admission to Polish Fest
  • An event official Walk With Me event t-shirt and backpack
  • The opportunity to personally meet the stars of the show, our 2010 Honorary Ambassadors, Monti, Anthony, Colleen and Candy!
  • Great pre and post walk entertainment at the Potawatomi Stage provided by the All-Star SUPERband.
  • The opportunity to enjoy the first festival of the city, Polish Fest and view their spectacular fireworks display after Walk With Me.

Event Statistics

Total Dollars Raised: $1,400.00

Top 10 Teams:
  1 - Drew's Rebels for a Cause ($625.00)
  2 - Colleen's Team ($475.00)
  3 - Bethie's Brigade ($275.00)
  4 - Burleigh's Hope ($25.00)


Top 10 Participants:
  1 -  Chris Cornolo ($525.00)
  2 -  Colleen Fischer ($375.00)
  3 -  Beth Schimel ($175.00)
  4 -  Chris Schimel ($100.00)
  5 -  Susan Russell ($100.00)
  6 -  Chue Lee ($25.00)

If you have questions not answered on this Web site, please contact the event manager, 
Chris Cornolo at 414-449-4444 x254 or chrisc@eastersealswise.com.


Walk to support your Easter Seals Walk With Me Honorary Ambassador
Whether you walk as an individual or a team, you will be partnered with an Easter Seals Honorary Ambassador -- an Easter Seals client from your community. Your support helps make it possible for Easter Seals to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to live with equality, dignity and independence.

Walk to increase disability awareness
Easter Seals Walk With Me provides the opportunity to meet people with a disability, and learn about each person's abilities -- not just their disabilities -- and the obstacles that might get in the way of their independence. Expanding your knowledge is a step toward helping others reach their goals.

Walk to change the lives of children and adults with disabilities
Each dollar you raise supports local Easter Seals programs and services in your area. Help people learn to walk, talk and perform other skills essential to daily living; find fulfilling jobs; reach individualized goals early in life; age with dignity; and participate in recreation programs.

Walk to improve your health and wellness
Help yourself! Increase your dedication to fitness, walking outdoors among friends. Feel good about contributing to an organization that makes a difference!

Walk to participate in your community
Walk With Me supports Easter Seals programs and services in your community -- it is a great way to get involved and see the results of your participation!


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