This year marks the 24th anniversary of the UNCF New Orleans Walk for Education. UNCF New Orleans invites you to celebrate with us at this family-friendly community event on Saturday, October 1, 2011, from 7:30 am until 1:00 pm. Our 5K Walk/Run will start in the beautiful Audubon Park Riverview area behind Audubon Park & Zoo.
This great event attracts thousands each year as participants from surrounding communities recognize the impact of their support on UNCF, its 38 member schools and, most importantly, our students. The UNCF New Orleans Walk for Education is one of the best festivals in New Orleans each year, filled with entertainment, great food, activities and even a few surprise guests!
This year, our goal is to raise $200,000 to help deserving students get to and through college. Over the last decade in Louisiana, UNCF has helped over 800 underrepresented students Louisiana students attend college with over $3.5 million in scholarship support. Our work relies on the support of corporations, businesses, clubs, schools, organizations and volunteers who help to make the dream of a college education a reality for our students.
A minimum pledge of $30 through September 28, 2011, entitles you to a race number, official race day T-shirt, free food and drinks and admission to Audubon Zoo! After September 28 and through race day, the minimum pledge will be $35. Walk teams can also compete for prizes based on the funds raised for the event.
So, lace up a pair and join us this year! Form a team, join a team or just register yourself online or download a registration form here. Corporate sponsors, team captains and volunteers can get involved, too! The UNCF New Orleans 24th Annual Walk for Education is going to be a great event for a great cause. We look forward to seeing you at the river!
Brought to you by our sponsors:
McDonald's
WWLTV.com Channel 4
Audubon Nature Institute
Shell
Important Dates to Remember:
Online Registration Due Date (Teams & Individuals): Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Please note that the final day to pre-order t-shirts will be Friday, September 16, 2011. Registrants signing up after this date will receive t-shirts on the day of the race, sizes limited to what is on hand.
Mail-in Registration Due Date (Teams & Individuals): Friday, September 23, 2011. Please note that the final day to pre-order t-shirts will be Friday, September 16, 2011. Registrants signing up after this date will receive t-shirts on the day of the race, sizes limited to what is on hand.
Deadline to Qualify for Prizes: Friday, October 28, 2011. Donations received after this date will not be counted towards qualification for team prizes.
Deadline for Online Donations: Friday, October 28, 2011. Donations for the Walk for Education may be sent to the New Orleans UNCF office here:
UNCF
1100 Poydras Street
Energy Centre, Suite 1400
New Orleans, LA 70163
For further information, please contact the UNCF New Orleans office at 504-581-3794.
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