Event Details
Chair
John Darvish
President of DARCARS Automotive Group
Master of Ceremonies
John Gonzalez
Date
Sunday September 22, 2019
Rain or Shine
Course partially covered
Time
8:30 a.m. Gates Open
9:30 a.m. Welcome Ceremony
10:00 a.m. Start of Walk
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Educational Lecture TBA.
12:00 p.m. Event Concludes
Distance
About 1.2 miles
Course
Inside and around Nationals Park culminating with a victory lap around the field and the opportunity to take photos in the dugouts.
Fee
There is no fee to participate. Walk Off Parkinson’s is a fundraising and awareness program for the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA). Participants are encouraged to support PFNCA by making donations and by raising critically-needed funds to support those impacted by Parkinson’s.
Location
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, D.C.
Parking
Free parking will be available in parking in Lot B (entrance located on N Street, SE near the corner of N Street SE and S Capitol Street SE).
Public Transportation
Take the Metro Green Line to the Navy Yard station, Nationals Park is approximately a block south from the station’s Half Street exit.
Donation
The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its IRS Tax Exempt number is 54-2048636. Donation’s to PFNCA Walk Off Parkinson’s program are tax deductible. If you are interested in donating appreciated securities such as shares of stock, please call the PFNCA office at (703) 734-1017.
Incentives
| Amount Raised by Participant |
Gift |
|
$125 |
T-shirt |
|
$1,000 |
Invitation to President & CEO Meet and Greet in the Nationals Dugout before the event starts. Additionally, you will receive an invitation to a special post event celebration. |
|
$2,500 |
You and three guests will take batting practice in the batting cages near the Nationals Clubhouse at Nationals Park before the walk starts. Use this gift for a memorable experience with your kids, grandkids and/or friends. |
Resources
Here are resources to help you:
- Fundraising Guide
- Pledge Sheet
- Mail in Donation Form
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Event Flyer to Help Spread the Word
- About Walk Off Parkinson’s Logo
- Registration From for those who want to register by U.S. Mail
- Sample email/letter with $750 Goal
- Please click here for Schedule of Activities
- Please click here for Route
- Please click here for Exhibitor Locations
- Please click here for Kids Corps Information Package
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