Everyone should register. If you haven't pre-registered online, go to Registration near the Upper Chestnut Street gate. We need to let our legislators and the media know how many people have come out to walk for recovery, especially in light of our human services budget problems. We recommend registering in advance to save a long wait in line on September 22, 2012.
The Recovery Walk goes on rain or shine. You may need sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, sweater, raincoat, or insect repellant. It's helpful to dress in layers, but remember you'll be carrying whatever you bring. Above all, wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes.
Please dispose of litter appropriately and encourage others to do the same. Leave roller skates, blades, and bicycles at home. But, of course, bring strollers and wheelchairs.
Please follow the designated Walk route. Staying together with everyone will strengthen your feeling of being part of this huge, inspirational movement. And, the bigger the size of the Walk, the greater the demonstration that recovery is REAL and achievable!
Honor Guard members are those with 10 or more years of recovery. They are honored with purple sashes and buttons and will lead the Walk. If you qualify, and don't have a sash and button, go to the Honor Guard tent (#4) near Chestnut East.
There in no registration fee or donation required to walk in Recovery Walks! 2012. All donations are appreciated. The funds will be used to support advocacy, education for the public and the media, community activities, stigma busting and individual recovery support.
We will walk 1.75 miles through historic Philadelphia. We’ll start at Front and Chestnut Streets from Penn’s Landing Great Plaza; immediately turn left (South) on Front Street; turn right (West) on Walnut Street; turn right (North) on 5th Street; turn right (East) on Chestnut Street; turn right (South) on 2nd Street; turn left (East) on Walnut Street; turn left (North) on Front Street; and turn right (East) on Chestnut Street and enter Penn’s Landing Great Plaza at the upper Chestnut Street Entrance/Exit.
Registration: On the day of the Walk, September 22, Registration will begin onsite at 7:00 am. However, to avoid possible lines, register now on this Web site.
If you find a dependent/child that is lost, bring them to the First Aid Tent, located to the left of the stage and ask to speak with our RN. Our volunteers will be wearing purple t-shirts with PRO-ACT Volunteer on the back.
T-shirts cannot be bought directly. Walkers who have donated or raised at least $50 earn t-shirts. If you would like to make a donation of $50 please proceed to the donations booth #2 and after your donation you will receive a voucher for a t-shirt.
Walkers earn the t-shirts. Walkers who have donated or raised $50 or more will receive a voucher for a shirt; they can exchange the voucher for a t-shirt at the T-Shirt Tent (Booth # 10) in Zone 3 on the outside ramp.
TRY TO CAR-POOL OR USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. There is no free parking. There is metered parking along the nearby streets. A map with parking lot locations is below; they sometimes charge $20 or more to park.
You have several options. You can turn them in at any of The Council’s locations (listed here:
http://www.councilsepa.org/locations/). You could convert them into a check or money order, payable to The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, and mail it to The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc., 252 W. Swamp Road, Unit 12, Doylestown, PA 18901. Or, if you wish, you can charge the amount to your credit card online at https://www.recoverywalks.org/get_involved/c_donate/donate.cfm. Another option is to bring the donations to the Walk on September 22 and turn them in at the Donations Booth (#2) in Zone 3.
Only for people under 15 years who are lost or separated. If it's a matter of a physical or mental health issue, please go to the First Aid tent to the left of the stage.
At this time, we do not accept credit card donations at the Walk. If you would like to make a credit card donation, please visit our web site at www.recoverywalks.org. We only accept cash or checks at the Donations tent (#2) in Penn's Plaza.
There are large restrooms located in the middle of Zone 1 below the fountain. A handicap accessible restroom is located by the lower left of the Stage by the First Aid Tent and ATM machine.
Yes. At the Sign Booth (#12) on the outside ramp you can pick up a hand held walk sign and write your own message on it. We also have pre-printed signs with messages you can customize for yourself. These signs can be printed from our website if you like. You'll see them in the following FAQs.
We will have markers to write what you want on the signs and materials to attach signs to your clothes if you want to walk with one on your back.
These free signs can be personalized with your own message for display during the Walk. We encourage you to come early to the Rally Signs Booth #12 on the outside ramp; they will be available while supplies last before 9:00 am.
Bus services drop off and pick up passengers at the same place. If you do not remember where your bus dropped you off, go to the Information Booth (#1) by Registration.
