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Walk for Thought

7th Annual Walk for Thought
Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Walk?
You can choose from three locations, Como Park in St. Paul, Canal Park in Duluth or Silver Lake in Rochester.

When is the Walk?
All of the Walks are on October 4. Registration opens at 9 a.m.; the Walk begins at 10 a.m..

Do I get a t-shirt?
You must raise a minimum of $25 and be signed up by September 21 to receive a t-shirt.

What sizes are the t-shirts available in?
Shirts are available in adult sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL and children's S, M and L.

Is there a registration fee?
No, anyone can participate, but a $25 donation is required for a t-shirt.

What if it rains?
The Walk goes on rain or shine, but there is shelter at all three locations.

Do I have to be on a team?
No. Anyone can take part as an individual or on a team.

What does a team captain do?
A team captain is the leader of the team. You recruit participants to join your team and on the day of the Walk you will be responsible for collecting money from your team and picking up their t-shirts and raffle tickets from the registration desk. Some team captains find creative ways to motivate their team members. They may also hold their own fundraising events.

How long is the Walk?
All the Walks are approximately three miles.

Three miles?! Can I bring my wheelchair?
Of course! Please bring wheelchairs, strollers, tricycles, or whatever you need to make this an enjoyable experience.

Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are permitted but must remain on a leash at all times.

What if I want to collect donations, but I don't know how?
Click here to see a list of fundraising ideas or call us at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442 and we can send you some ideas in the mail.

How do I register?
Call us at 612-378-2742 or 800-669-6442 and we will send you registration materials in the mail, or you can register online.

Or choose one of the following links for the Walk for Thought nearest you:

Walk for Thought - St. Paul

Walk for Thought - Duluth

Walk for Thought - Rochester

Online registration will be closing on Wednesday, October 1 at 4 p.m. Registrations after this time will be taken on the day of the Walk only.

When will the registration brochures be available?
Download the Walk for Thought Registration Brochure.

Do I have to wait for a brochure to register?
Not at all! You can register online or over the phone today.
Online registration will be closing on Wednesday, October 1 at 4 p.m. Registrations after this time will be taken on the day of the Walk only.

Do I have to know who all my team members will be when I register as Captain?
You do not. If you register as Captain over the phone or through the mail we will mail you a packet of information that includes a sign up sheet for all of your team members. This sign up sheet must be mailed or faxed in by September 21. You can also register online. Then you can send e-mails to your potential team members asking them to join your team online. They will be able to register themselves and set up their own Web pages.

• Download the Walk for Thought Registration Brochure
• Download the Walk for Thought Team Captain Packet for St. Paul
• Download the Walk for Thought Team Captain Packet for Duluth
• Download the Walk for Thought Team Captain Packet for Rochester

When do I turn in the money I raise?
You can turn it in the day of the Walk or mail it in in advance.

Where does the money go?
All the money raised will go to provide services to people affected by brain injury like free resource facilitation, brain injury basics, and mentoring. It also helps support our state wide brain injury prevention and education services. You can learn more about the work the Brain Injury Association of Minnesota does for people affected by brain injury by clicking here.