Barrington, IL - 2024 Walk from Obesity

Join us on June 8, 2024

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Event Details

Where:⁣
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
450 West Highway 22
Barrington, IL 60010 ⁣

Check-in Time⁣ (Event Start): ⁣9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Walk Begins⁣: ⁣10:00 AM
Event Ends⁣: 11:30 AM⁣

Online Registration Cutoff⁣: 6/7/2024 @ 1:00 PM EST
Online Donation Cutoff⁣: 12/31/2024 @ 11:45 PM EST

Local Event Leaders:
Chloe Goodman
chloe.goodman@aah.org

Michael Paulus
michael.paulus@aah.org

Thank You to Our Local Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:

Want to become a Local Sponsor? Please contact an Event Leader listed above directly for local sponsorship information or visit www.walkfromobesity.com/localsponsor to download this Walk's sponsorship prospectus.

Walk Information

All online registrations include entry into the event, a complimentary Walk from Obesity shirt & bag, and an online participant page.
Register children under the age of 12 for FREE at the event. (see below for more info)
This is a "set your own pace" event. Walk as much or as little as you want.
Rain or shine event - sorry, no refunds.
Help spread the word - Download our printable flyer!
Funds raised through this event support the mission of TREO Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit - supporting Treatment, Research, and Education, to end Obesity.

Registration and Fundraising Details

Registration

Register as an Individual, Join a Team, or Start a Team!
All registered participants will receive a WFO shirt and bag at the event - while supplies last! Please choose your preferred size when registering.
Online registration is $30 and will be available until Friday, June 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM CST. Click "Register Now!" at the top of this page. Participants that register online receive an online participant/fundraising page. Please note: If you do not wish to receive an online fundraising page or are unable to register online, please see "Registration at the Walk" below. Anyone 12 or older should register online as an adult.
Registration at the Walk will be $35. On-site registration will open at 9:00 AM. Only cash or check will be accepted onsite.
Register children (under the age of 12) using the paper registration form. Access the paper form in the "Resources" section after you're registered. Children must be accompanied by a parent that is also registered. Child participants will receive a bag and a free coloring/activity book while supplies last. We also offer an optional coloring contest on the paper registration form. Note: If you wish for your child to be entered into the coloring contest, please print and complete the coloring form prior to the event. A prize will be awarded to one winner.

Participants Receive a WFO Shirt & Bag at the Event!

Sizes (Small-5X) available on a first come, first serve basis, and while supplies last!

Fundraising

We encourage participants to be fundraisers and help us meet our event fundraising goal - supporting TREO Foundation! Please utilize the online fundraising tools to invite friends and family to help you reach your goal. You may also sync your fundraising efforts to a Facebook Fundraiser. It's the easiest way to fundraise!

Also, while raising money for a great cause, you can win some great prizes, receive online achievement badges on your participant page, and a trophy will be awarded to the top fundraising individual and top fundraising team at the Walk! See our Resource Center for a list of fundraising prizes, social media graphics, fundraising tips, and more!

Not registering online? You can still be a fundraiser by collecting donations in-person. Print our pledge form and mail your collected donations to TREO Foundation or turn them in at the Walk.

Contact Information

For event specific questions, please contact the local event leader(s) listed at the top of this page.

For general questions about the Walk from Obesity, TREO Foundation, or if you need assistance with registering, donating, or setting up your online fundraising page, please contact the national office:

TREO Foundation National Office:
info@treofoundation.org
866-471-2727

Please note: All transactions processed through DonorDrive will be billed by TREO Foundation (ASMBS Foundation) and are tax-deductible as allowed by law. A tax-receipt will be emailed for your records.