At this time, we do not accept credit card donations at the event. 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.
A handicap accessible restroom is located by the lower left of the Stage by the First Aid Tent and ATM machine. There is a larger restroom located in the middle of Zone 1 below the fountain.
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, Christina Snyder. Our volunteers will be wearing purple t-shirts with PRO-ACT Volunteer on the back.
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.
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 in Zone 3 on the outside ramp
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 Tent in Zone 3; they will be available while supplies last before 9:00 am.
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 near Chestnut East.
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 by Registration.
Registration: On the day of the Walk, September 24, Registration will begin onsite at 7:00 am. However, to avoid possible lines, register now on this Web site.
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 24, 2011.
There in no registration fee or donation required to walk in Recovery Walks! 2011. 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 1.5 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.
There is no free parking. There is metered parking along the nearby streets. A map with parking lot locations is below; they sometimes charge $15 or more to park.
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.
Dispose of litter appropriately and encourage others to do the same. Please 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!
Walkers can purchase food from vendors in Zone 4, by the Walker Registration. At the end of the Walk, some free water and fruit will be available inside the Chestnut Street gate.
Yes. There will be a Sign Booth near registration where 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.
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