September 13th Schedule for the Walk:

Remember to bring your Collection Envelopes to the walk and sign them.  They are used as a waiver form.  If you misplaced or registered late and do not have it - you can pick a new one up at the walk and sign there.

Parking is free around the Rose Quarter on the streets. It's $2 in the Garden Parking Garage right next to the event. The Walk will have a light breakfast for everyone as well as chicken sandwiches and salad available for lunch. There will be lots of activities during the day including bouncy houses, obstacle course, face painter, a kid's race walk held by Race Walkers NW, a band with all ages music and a visit by Blaze & Tom-a-hawk. I look forward to seeing you there!

8am: Registration opens

8:15am: NARA All Nations Drums

8:45am: Words from our Volunteer Chair, Kim Sage + Walk Ambassador's Jason Jennings and Anya Rozek

8:55am: Warm-ups

9am: Walk begins: 1, 3 & 6 mile walking routes

10:30am: Identity Crisis Band, Lunch served, Blaze the Blazor Mascot, Tom-a-hawk the Winter Hawks Mascot

11:30am: Kids Race Walk @ Rose Quarter

11:45am: Identity Crisis Band

12:30pm: Event Ends!

Fundrasing Prizes!

How about some additional prizes?  You will find the 2009 Walker Incentive Prizes in the right hand bottom corner of the Step Out Main Page on www.diabetes.org/stepout.  In addition to those prizes, we have some uniquely Portland prizes for you.

1. Top Team or Individual: VIP Tour & Tasting for 10 @ Erath Winery
2. Top Team: Your Team Name will appear on the Step Out Trophy for 2009. This travelling trophy will be given to the top team from each year going forward.
3. Individuals raising over $1000 will receive two tickets to the ADA Blazer Night with on-court and pre-game activities.
4. Teams Raising over $5000: Personal 10 x 10 Tent for your team with goodies
5. Step Out T-Shirt: $100 raised

 Did you know that 1 in 3 children in the United States faces a future with diabetes?
The American Diabetes Association works everyday to change the frightening future that diabetes has in store, but we need your help. Together we can stop diabetes. Take the first step today by registering to walk in the Portland Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes event.                                                                                                    

Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps the American Diabetes Association provide education programs in our community, protect the rights of people with diabetes and fund critical research for a cure. Once you register, use our online fundraising tools to create your personal web page, email your friends, family and co-workers, accept online donations and raise more money to stop diabetes.

It's more fun to Step Out together! Gather your friends, family and co-workers and form a Step Out team! It's a great way to do good together and share in a fun and healthy community experience. Teams come in all sizes—two or more people make a team! Corporations, friends & family, clubs & organizations and school groups build teams to walk for those who have been touched by diabetes. Get started today by selecting "Form a Team!"

When you walk, you help us stop diabetes. Walking is one of the easiest, most relaxing forms of exercise for many people, but especially for those living with diabetes. By participating in Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes, you can get fit, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and support the American Diabetes Association! Look for our new group walking program coming out soon!

Meet our Walk Ambassadors

Jason Jennings:                          Anya Rozek:

Event Information

Please join us on Sunday, September 13th for the Portland Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes from the Rose Quarter.  This year the walk will take you through the beautiful and Historic Irvington District with its beautiful homes and pristine foliage.  The walk will consist of a one, three or six mile distance with several rest stops on the way to treat you to music, entertainment and goodies.  It's more than just a walk - look for clues along the way to win great raffle prizes!

Upon your return to the Rose Quarter you can enjoy kid's activities (bouncy houses, basketball hoops, games & more), an all ages band playing great music, lunch by Carl's Jr. (chicken sandwiches and salad) and a Health Fair Tent providing information from our vendors and sponsors.

For a Fundraising Guide click here. For a Team Captain Guide click here. For an Online Cheat Sheet click here. 

Contact info: Jeremy Hall 503.736.2770 x7293 or jhall@diabetes.org

Your Dollars Making a Difference Locally

Safe at School Program: Dollars raised during the Portland Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes help fund free diabetes education trainings in schools.  Through the American Diabetes Association's Safe at School Program, school staff learn more about diabetes management and how to handle emergencies for kids with diabetes. Last year our School Trainers provided 80 trainings reaching 709 school staff in Oregon & SW Washington. The American Diabetes Association is dedicated to keeping kids with diabetes safe at school.

Research for a Cure: Wei Fan, MD at OHSU received a 3 year research grant from the American Diabetes Association.

Family Link: It offers trained mentors for kids newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and their parents. Family Diabetes Days offer educational opportunities for parnets while their kids participate in games and fun.

Diabetes Expo: A free diabetes trade show offering education sessions, cooking demonstrations, interactive activities for kids and over 100 product and service exhibits. Our Expo is one of the largest in the country attracting over 5500 people.

Free Walk Program

Sign up with at least $50 in donations and receive a free membership to Racewalkers Northwest (RWNW) through the day of the Walk. RWNW offers several weekly group walks throughout the greater Portland area to assist you with your walking needs. Go to www.rwnw.org to find walks in your area. In order to receive your trial membership, just show your registration or donation receipts.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Red Rider Sponsor:

Bronze Sponsor:

Online Sponsor:                                                          Walk Program Sponsor:

Pin-up Retailer (August):                                                  Event Sponsor: