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FAQs
 

How do I get there?
Click here for directions.

Where do I park?
There are many lots around Wallace Wade Stadium where you can park.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 OR come to one of the Advance Registration & Collection Sites.

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 Wednesday, April 30th, you can still turn in pledges between April 30th and May 17th 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) could 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.

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.

My 14 year old daughter wants to walk, do I need to register too?
No, but you do need to attend the Walk with her. Everyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. We encourage you to register so that you can get a free t-shirt and help support the animals though.

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, 2008.

 

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!

Download our vendor application, which includes information on booth reservations, equipment rental, and vendor guidelines. The APS offers vendors the opportunity to rent tables, chairs, and tents for your booth. Please note that space is limited, and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope to see you at the Walk!




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