1 STEP AT A TIME: SURVIVING PPD WALK

What day is the Race?
Race Day is Saturday, May 30th 2015 - rain or shine.

Where is the Race located?
The Race Route is predominantly located on the inbound and outbound lanes of Memorial Dr. The Inspire Project Fun Day Celebration and Sponsor Expo area will take place in the Park.

How long is each event?
Family Walk and Kids K - 1/2 mile
Non-Competitive Walk - 3K (2.1 miles)

What is the Race Day schedule?
6:00am to 8:30am - Race Day Walk-in Registration
7:45am - Opening Ceremonies & Balloon Release
8:00am - Family Walk and Kids K - 1/2 mile
8:40am - 3K Walk
9:15am - Walker's Award Ceremony
10:30am - Inspire "You" Project Fun Day Celebration by Babycakes & Brunch

Is there parking available?
Parking is available all through the park in the surrounding area free of charge

Do children have to pay to participate in the Race?
Yes, if the child wants to be recognized as a Race participant and receive a water bottle and youth-sized Walk T-shirt. However, children under 3 are not required to pay, but they must have a signed waiver by the parent/guardian (parents must sign a registration form).

What is the Race Route?
The 2015 Walk route is predominantly uses both the inbound and outbound lanes of Sonnier St with the starting line after the pedestrian bridge just west of the park

Can I push a stroller during the Race?
Yes, strollers are encouraged to participate in the Kids K/Family Walk event.

Can I bring my dog to run with me?
No, for the safety of all participants, our insurance company requests that pets not be allowed on the course.

Can I use in-line skates or skateboard?
No, in-line skates and skateboards are not permitted in this event.

What portion of my ENTRY FEE is tax deductible?
None. The IRS does not allow deductions when you receive items of value for the entry fee. DONATIONS and PLEDGES are tax deductible.

I am not from Houston. Are there hotels that offer discounted rates for Race participants?
We do not have a host hotel, but suggest downtown hotels such as The Doubletree Hotel & Hyatt Regency.

Can I include a pledge with my registration money?
If you would like to register and make a pledge to a participant you must specify the amount of the donation, and which event you're registering for. Pledge money must be kept separate from registration fees because it is processed separately.

What sizes do the T-shirts come in?
Walk T-shirts are available in Youth sizes Small and Medium as well as Adult sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, and XXX-Large. T-shirts are first-come, first-serve. T-shirt sizes can not be guaranteed as Walk Day approaches.

If I miss the Walk, will you mail me my t-shirt?
No, Walk T-shirts cannot be mailed post-Race due to budgetary constraints.

I received my Race t-shirt and I want to switch sizes?
You can do this by going to Walk-In Registration at TBDor on Race day switch sizes (sizes limited and are not guaranteed).

How do I submit a t-shirt for the Team T-Shirt Contest?
Create a team t-shirt with creative artwork and submit one t-shirt to the following address by Saturday April 11th T-shirt finalists will be notified and the top 10 t-shirts will be displayed on the stage on Walk day.

Babycakes & Brunch
P.O. Box 73811
Houston, Texas 77273

What are the branding restrictions for Team t-shirts?
Because they are tightly licensed marks, the terms "Inspire You Project," "inspire You Project Walk for Awareness" and any variation thereof, as well as our trademarked purple ribbon logos, may NOT be used on t-shirts. Generic purple ribbons of your own design, and your own personal slogans and taglines may be used. Use of the "Inspire You Project® logo is restricted for 2015 Corporate Sponsors only.

How do I form a team?
Online is the easiest way to form a team! To form a team, one person from your organization or group needs to set up the team at www.bcbtx..org and register as the team captain.

How to Form a Team
1. Go to the Babycakes & Brunch website at www.bcbtx.org
2. Click on the Inspire "You" Project on the top navigation header
3. On the Walk welcome page, click on "Form a Team" on the right hand side of the screen
4. In the second gray box, please enter your Team Name, select a Team Division and enter a Fundraising Goal (optional)
4. Follow the registration process
5. Print and review the 2015 Team Captain Packet
6. Recruit and email potential team members with the team name and the following process to join the team! It will be easy for the Team Captain to communicate with the team using the website. Go to My Race Login on the left to create your communications and email blasts!

How to Join a Team
1. Go to the Babycakes & Brunch website at www.bcbtx.org
2. Click on Inspire "You" Project on the top navigation header
3. On the Walk welcome page, click on "Join a Team" on the right hand side of the screen
4. Enter and search for the name of the team you would like to join
5. Under Search Results, find the team you would like to join
6. Click on "Join" to the right of the team name (in pink)
4. Follow the registration process
5. Start fundraising!

Start Recruiting Team Members and Encouraging Fundraising
Let other team members know the name of the team. They can then register online by selecting "Join an Existing Team" button online. They will then be asked to search for and select a team name and will then follow the same registration process.

How does my company/organization pay for all team members?
Some teams like to pay the fee for all team members.

If you would like to do this, you may: Call the office and prepay with either a credit card or mailed check. Once we have your payment processed, we will create a code for you to give out to team members. With the discount code, team members can register online as part of your team but bypass the payment section with the code.

Is there a place for my team to meet on Walk Day?
There will be a Teams Meeting Area in the expo area. Here you will have the opportunity to get your team picture taken! If you choose another area, we suggest meeting 1 - 2 blocks away at a time that you designate. Please communicate the time and place to all of your team members.

Go the Extra Mile and fundraise!
If every participant collects at least $100, $3 million would be raised. What an amazing challenge!

Help raise these additional funds to help bring awareness by collecting tax deductible donations from family, friends and colleagues to sponsor you in the Walk. Earn great prizes based on your total pledges collected, both online (credit card) and offline (cash and checks).

When mailing in the check please provide on the "memo" line specifically who the donation is for. For further information, email info@bcbtx.org.

Mailing in Pledges

Who do I make the check out to and where do I send it?
Please make checks payable to BabyCakes & Brunch. Mail checks with a completed pledge form to the following address:

Baby Cakes & Brunch®
Pledge Program
P.O. Box 73811
Houston, TX 77273
*Please do not mail Cash*

Is there an opportunity to have our pictures taken at the Walk?

Yes, there will be three options for photos:
. Adult and Child photos - in the expo
. Running/walking photos - on Race route

How can I purchase these pictures?
Communication will be sent out on how to purchase these after Walk day.

We have made every effort to protect your information. They use industry-standard SSL encryption techniques to make sure your credit card information, passwords and personal information travel securely over the Internet. They have also installed an encryption engine on our database server so your data is securely stored.

How is my credit card information handled?
Credit card information is not stored in our database. During the donation process, we send your credit card information to an online processing terminal using a secure connection. The information passed back is an approval or denial for the credit card donation.