About 2023 Monarch Walk
With the steadfast support of presenting sponsor With the steadfast support of presenting sponsor the Barnes Foundation, about 200 people with disabilities are lacing up and setting their sights on the 2023 Monarch Walk finish line, but they can't do it alone. They need you to support their efforts with a donation!
GENERAL EVENT DETAILS
SCHEDULE
- 8:30 a.m. Registration, Carnival Games Open
- 9:30 a.m. Welcome, Honored Hero, National Anthem, Ribbon Cutting
- 10 a.m. Walk Starts (route)
- 10:30 a.m. Return to Stadium, Water and Snacks, Carnival Continues, Dance Party
- 11:15 a.m. Passport Raffle Drawings
- 11:30 a.m. Event Concludes
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, WE'LL PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY DETAILS TO ATTENDEES VIA EMAIL.
ATTIRE
- Gym shoes or comfortable shoes, jeans, yoga pants or other comfortable bottoms are recommended.
transportation
- Limited near stadium; first-come, first-served. Recommended: Public lot near baseball fields, accessible via E Porter Ave.
- Click here for Google directions to parking, registration, and the walking route.
ABOUT THE MONARCH WALK
After the walk, join the celebration! The people you help us support are coming up with surprises to make this a celebration that you won't want to miss! The after-party includes fun for the whole family:
- 🥳 DJ and dance party
- 🤡 Carnival games
- 🤩 Raffles and prizes
- 🥰 Vendors and sponsor booths
But wait, there's more: We want to add a splash of color to your wardrobe! If you both donate and attend the Monarch Walk, we have a specially crafted tie-dye tee reserved exclusively for you.
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Why should I participate?
By supporting the Monarch Walk, you put people with disabilities right where they deserve to be: on the winner podium!
Every step you take and every dollar you raise promotes self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence for thousands of children and adults with disabilities. It is convenient and easy to register to walk, start and join a team, and raise money to support people with disabilities.
The people with disabilities we support take pride in contributing toward our goal! With your participation, each person with disabilities will know that their community is supporting the wind at their backs. Some of the people we support may not have family or a support network... but we're with them every step of the way to help each person raise at least $1 toward our $120,000 goal.
📢 to join our mission and help everyone feel the support of their community, EMAIL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LAURA ULEPIC. VOLUNTEERING IS REWARDING AND MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE.
How does my involvement make a difference?
Ray Graham Association's progress over the last 70+ years has been astounding. People with disabilities could not be more thankful for your faithfulness to our mission to:
- Reach their potential by providing access to therapeutic programs, recreation, and family support resources.
- Grow their future through neighborhood living, life-skills training, and employment opportunities.
- Achieve their goals by pursuing personalized plans with measurable actions and results.
Your consistent and reliable support has made us the standard of care and community in DuPage and the surrounding community. Regardless of the economic environment, we’ve always been able to count on folks like you to be right by our side.
Ready, set, sponsor today!
Hats off and sneakers on to our awesome sponsors who set the stage for a successful and fun-filled race towards a world of health, happiness, and boundless possibilities.