Houston Walk Details

October 28, 2023

Lynn Eusan Park
4488–4494 University Dr
Houston, TX 77004
United States

7:00am – Volunteer/ALS staff arrive
9:00am - Registration opens
10:00am - Walk starts
11:30 pm - Walk ends
12:00pm - Event ends/clean up
12:30pm – Site closes
Please note that this schedule is subject to change

We are excited to you be joining us for the 2023 Walk to Defeat ALS. Make a donation at the Walk and you will be entered into a drawing to win a baseball signed by Alex Bergman. There will be games and prizes!

Check-In and Registration
Remember, checking in, participating in our Unlock ALS activity and finding your team will take some time, so please arrive at 9:00am to ensure you have enough time before the Walk. When you arrive, you will go to the Check-in and Registration tent. People who have not yet registered can do so at the tables. You can also submit any donations in the form of cash, check or credit card at this time.
Grab a passport and be sure to visit all sponsor tents and mission tents to win cool prizes such as gift cards, gift baskets, and tickets to the zoo!

Fundraising Recognition
Once you are checked in, you will receive a slip of paper that indicates your individual Fundraising Recognition level. You will then go to the next tent to pick up your:
Raise $100 and receive a tee shirt
Raise $500 and receive a coffee cup
Raise $1,000 and receive a hat
Raise $5,000 and receive a sweatshirt

Unlock ALS

Next, you will visit our Unlock ALS Tent. At the Unlock ALS tent, you will select a lanyard that best represents your connection to the mission:

Yellow: I am a Person with ALS
Blue: Walking in Honor of Someone Living with ALS
White: Walking in Memory
Red: To Support the Fight

Then, you will be asked to write why you want to Unlock ALS on a paper key and hang it alongside other messages of hope.

Team Signs You are welcome to bring your own team signs. We will also have a station with markers, posterboard, and paint sticks (to tape to the back of your signs) for you to create your own.

How Long is the Walk? The Walk is approximately 1.12 miles and should take about 30 minutes to complete. The shorter route is 0.42 miles.

What About Parking? Free is available but limited in lot 21B on Martin Luther King Blvd. We recommend that you carpool. Please be aware that the parking in any other lot than 21B does require a fee and can result in a ticket. Signs and volunteers will guide the way to open parking lots. There is handicap drop-off available at the entrance of the park (as indicated by signage). United Access will be available to provide rides from the parking lot to the park.

What Should I Wear? Come in comfortable clothes and wear shoes that are comfortable for walking. Team t-shirts that celebrate your team’s spirit are encouraged!

Will There be Food and Beverages? Yes! We will have complimentary prepackaged granola bars and snacks, and water. Please note that quantities of snacks and food are limited.

What Can I Bring?

You are welcome to bring:

• Snacks and other food 
• Non-alcoholic beverages 
• Your own team shirts, signs, etc. 
• Umbrellas 
• Lots of team spirit! 

Please do not bring:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Drugs 
• Tents 
• Tobacco products, any open flame, vape products or there alike
• Anything that could damage the facilities (tacking/nailing, painting, taping, gluing, confetti and glitter)
• Firearms (any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use).
• Dogs (Service animals welcome)

My Team Captain Mentioned a Tent… Do We Have a Tent?
A table and two chairs will also be supplied to the top teams and team raising over $5000. Check with your team captain to see if you will have a tent. Tent locations will be labeled with their team name.

What if it Rains?
We are still having the Walk, rain or shine, unless weather conditions present a danger (ex. lightning, tornados). Please dress accordingly and come prepared. If we need to cancel the walk, we will notify you via email, phone, and updates on the website.

Participant Announcements

Message from your Coordinator

Hello everyone! We are so thrilled you are joining us for the Walk to Defeat ALS! Please don't hesistate to contact me if you have ANY questions!

The Walk will be held at University of Houston Lynn Eusan Park on Saturday, October 28, 2023! 

Below are some helpful links and tips to get you started!

Walker Tools  |  Participant Center  | Register Now

Fundraising Tools

Walker Handbook
Your go-to guide for everything Walk related. It contains interesting ideas, helpful tips, and chapter contact information.

My Walk Supporters Pledge Sheet
Print this worksheet out and keep track of your donations!

Deposit Slip
Are you mailing your donations to The ALS Association before the Walk? Help them out and fill out a deposit slip!

Sponsorship Packet
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Here's all the details!

Fundraising tools at your fingertips

Did you know that you can raise money for this year’s Walk through Facebook? Connect your fundraising page with Facebook's Fundraising platform to easily ask for support from your network! 

We've Gone Mobile!

Your fundraising has gone mobile thanks to the Walk to Defeat ALS mobile & tablet app. Now you can fundraise on the go by sending emails, monitoring your fundraising progress and updating your page. 

T-Shirts

Only participants who've raised $100 will get a t-shirt. This benefit is awarded to individuals, not teams or donors, so make sure the donations to your personal fundraising record add up!

In addition to working toward one for yourself, you should spread the word to encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to earn their very own shirt.

Log into Participant Center to check your progress!

Get Social

Make sure you become of a fan of our Chapter on Facebook to receive information about fundraising contests, shout outs to outstanding teams and walkers, and important Walk Day details!

Unlock ALS

Next, you will visit our Unlock ALS Tent. At the Unlock ALS tent, you will select a lanyard that best represents your connection to the mission:

Yellow: I am a Person with ALS

Blue: Walking in Honor of Someone Living with ALS

White: Walking in Memory

Red: To Support the Fight

Then, you will be asked to write why you want to Unlock ALS on a paper key and hang it alongside other messages of hope.

Team Signs You are welcome to bring your own team signs. We will also have a station with markers, posterboard, and paint sticks (to tape to the back of your signs) for you to create your own.

How Long is the Walk? The Walk is approximately 1.12 miles and should take about 30 minutes to complete. The shorter route is 0.42 miles.

What About Parking? Free is available but limited in lot 21B on Martin Luther King Blvd. We recommend that you carpool. Please be aware that the parking in any other lot than 21B does require a fee and can result in a ticket. Signs and volunteers will guide the way to open parking lots. There is handicap drop-off available at the entrance of the park (as indicated by signage). United Access will be available to provide rides from the parking lot to the park.

What Should I Wear? Come in comfortable clothes and wear shoes that are comfortable for walking. Team t-shirts that celebrate your team’s spirit are encouraged!

Will There be Food and Beverages? Yes! We will have complimentary prepackaged granola bars and snacks, and water. Please note that quantities of snacks and food are limited.

What Can I Bring?

You are welcome to bring:

·      Snacks and other food 

·      Non-alcoholic beverages 

·      Your own team shirts, signs, etc. 

·      Umbrellas 

·      Lots of team spirit! 

Please do not bring:

·      Alcoholic beverages

·      Drugs 

·      Tents 

·      Tobacco products, any open flame, vape products or there alike

·      Anything that could damage the facilities (tacking/nailing, painting, taping, gluing, confetti and glitter)

·      Firearms (any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use).

·      Dogs (Service animals welcome)

My Team Captain Mentioned a Tent… Do We Have a Tent?

A table and two chairs will also be supplied to the top teams and team raising over $5000. Check with your team captain to see if you will have a tent. Tent locations will be labeled with their team name.

What if it Rains?

We are still having the Walk, rain or shine, unless weather conditions present a danger (ex. lightning, tornados). Please dress accordingly and come prepared. If we need to cancel the walk, we will notify you via email, phone, and updates on the website.