Event Location:
Rose Tree County Park
1671 N Providence Rd
Media, PA 19063
If you are in need of transportation, we have a FREE bus shuttle servive leaving from Philadelphia City Hall (John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19107) at 8:30 AM prompt and returning to the city at 1:00 PM. CLICK HERE TO RSVP!
Leashed dogs are welcome!
*Fully, paved walk course is approximately 1 mile long!
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, June 17, 2023
9:00 AM: Check-in (only Team Captains or Individual Walkers are required to check in at the Purple EFEPA tent)
10:00 AM: Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting
~11:00 AM: Party in the Park
- Live music performed by band, Courtney & Friends
- Kid's activities like bounce houses, a balloon artist, and a face painter
- Free breakfast refreshments
- Pay-as-you-go lunch and ice cream provided by Brothers Food Truck and Maggie Moos
12:00 PM: Completion of Walk
The Walk to END EPILEPSY is a rain or shine event. Please plan accordingly.
Volunteer:
Are you interested in volunteering at the walk? Please CLICK HERE to register for our Volunteer Orientation!
If you are unable to attend the orientation, still register to receive the recording and important volunteer information.
Rewards:
There are no registration fees for the Walk to END EPILEPSY, however, this is a fundraising event. All participants are strongly encouraged to support the free programs, resources, and support services provided locally by the EFEPA.
Walker T-Shirt ($35+)
Raise $35 or more and receive an official Walk to END EPILEPSY T-shirt. You must be a registered participant to be eligible. One (1) T-shirt per participant. Sizes are NOT guaranteed.
Fundraising Incentives & Superlatives
Various awards and prizes will be announced and given out at the Walk to END EPILEPSY. Some examples may include, but are not limited to: top individual fundraiser, team with the most members, top social media poster, first to sign up, etc...
If you are any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Development Associate, Chloe Harvey, charvey@efepa.org
Donation FAQs:
CAN I MAKE A DONATION TO A TEAM?
Yes, please make a donation to the team you wish to support. Your donation will be reflected on the team's page.
WHERE SHOULD I MAIL DONATION CHECKS?
All donations should be mailed to:
Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA
919 Walnut St, Ste 700
Philadelphia, PA 19107
WHO SHOULD I MAKE THE CHECK OUT TO?
Please make all checks payable to: Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA. In the memo, make sure it says which Walk and who the donation should be credited towards.
HOW QUICKLY CAN I EXPECT AN ONLINE DONATION TO POST TO A PARTICIPANT'S FUNDRAISING PAGE?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact us.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CHECK THE BOX TO "COVER PROCESSING FEES?"
If you check this box, you will be charged the amount indicated. This amount will also be visible to the nonprofit, however, on the fundraising page your intended, initial donation amount will be displayed.
ARE DONATIONS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
DO ALL DONORS WHO MAIL THEIR DONATION RECEIVE A RECEIPT?
Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed. If you made your donation in installments, you will receive a receipt each time a monthly payment is processed.
DO ALL DONORS WHO CONTRIBUTE ONLINE RECEIVE A RECEIPT?
Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of amount, will receive a receipt via email.
WHAT IS THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION EASTERN PA'S TAX ID NUMBER?
A Tax ID number identifies the EFEPA as a 501(c)3 non-profit Organization. Our Tax ID number is 23-1882279.
Fundraising FAQs:
WHAT CAN I DO IF A CHECK IS WRITTEN OUT TO ME PERSONALLY?
If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the check and mail it in with a completed donation form to the EFEPA.
CAN I MAIL IN A CASH DONATION?
It is not a good idea to send cash in the mail. You make bring the cash the day of the Walk, drop it off at the EFEPA office or deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account.
CAN I ENTER CASH AND/OR CHECKS ONLINE?
Yes, go to "Manage My Page" and find the "Raise at least [goal amount]" check box on the left side-bar. Here you will see a tab to ENTER CASH/CHECKS
NOT ALL OF MY DONORS ARE SHOWING UP IN THE HONOR ROLL, WHY?
As your donors make contributions, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear in the Honor Roll.