What to Expect on the Day of the Walk
- The walk will take place, rain or shine. It can be cold and rainy, so please remind people to bring overcoats, ponchos, umbrellas and rain gear!
- We meet inside the Lincoln East High School building in the South Gym. You can enter through the south concourse doors (athletic entrance) on the southeast side of the building.
- Activities usually begin around 9:15 a.m. with music, free beverages of water, milk, juice and coffee in the south gymnasium at East High.
- The walk begins inside the gymnasium at 10 a.m. The walk is approximately a one-mile route. The paths are hard surface. Signs will be posted and leaders will help guide.
- Feel free to bring and donate: Nonperishable food items for the Food Bank, as well as new or gently used backpacks (gender neutral and large enough to hold a 15-oz. box of cereal) for the BackPack program. The Food Bank will have donation barrels at the walk.
- The East High entrance on South 70th street will be closed to vehicles, so please use the Seacrest Field entry on A Street.
- Parking will be available at Seacrest Field on the west side.
- Please park your car, and head for the East High building for the welcoming program and event instructions.
- Restrooms are available inside East High.
- If you are bringing children 12 and under, take responsibility for their actions and welfare.
- Please remember this walk is not only a fund-raiser, it is an educational opportunity. So help spread the word about the BackPack Program.
- Dogs are not allowed inside the building. They must remain outside.