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Its not too late to join the fun! Register online or in person -- the walk and activities are free!
www.namiwalks.org/oklahoma to register online or come to the plaza area of the West Lawn of the Myriad Gardens at 8:30 am for in person registration.
WALK DAY INFO:
Saturday, June 20th
Myriad Gardens, Oklahoma City
7:30 am - Survivors of Suicide Breakfast
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located in the Water Plaza Room - from the West Lawn go to the West
Elevator or the stadium steps at the Water Stage and there will be signs
guiding you to the room. If you haven't registered yet for the
breakfast then register here.
8:30 am - Check - in / Registration
* Everyone must check in and you can turn your money in here.
* After check in make your way to the chalking area or the poster making area to let others know why you walk!!
9:30 am - WALK Ceremony on the WEST LAWN
9:50 am - WALK Starts
10:30 am - Activities and Food trucks open
PARKING:
Parking is FREE and convenient. There are two parking lots available.
1.
On the SOUTH side of the Gardens on Reno Ave between Hudson and Ron
Norick Blvd. There are three lots directly across from the south
entrance of the Gardens that will be open and free for parking. When
you come into the south entrance of the Gardens, follow sidewalk to the
left of the main building and you will see us! We are just to the
north of the children's garden you will see from Reno. The West Lawn
and Pavilion is located on the corner of Reno Ave and Hudson Ave.
2. The Oklahoma Halfway House located at the corner of Dewey & Reno - sign says Visitors of Oklahoma Halfway House.
Walk Route:
The actual walk course will be north on Hudson sidewalks, east on
Sheridan sidewalks, south on Robinson sidewalks, west on Reno sidewalk
to the south entrance, then we will follow the white brick road through
the beautiful garden to end back at the starting line. We will walk this
3 times to make a 5K but feel free to stop at anytime if you need to.
After the walk there will be:
* Demo's on the west lawn (short demonstrations of Yoga / Yoga for Kids; and Laughing Yoga) for participation or just watching.
* Food Trucks open for business! Stick around and purchase lunch from 3 of the metros tastiest food trucks -- The Mob Grill, Pinky's Rolling Fresh and KatieBugs Ice Snowcones-- and enjoy a family picnic in the Gardens. You can also bring your own lunch.
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The Thunder Splash Pad will be open upon completion of the Walk so big
people and little people alike can cool down so bring the little ones
swimsuits or a change of clothes and a towel!!
* Dogs are welcome!!
* Water, granola, and bananas will be available at check in and after the walk.
* There will also be a DJ, bounce house, massage therapists, photobooth, pet therapy dogs, and face painting.
Teams:
Looking
for a place for your team to meet up? South entrance across from
parking lots is convenient. The amphitheater will be open and available
next to the Crystal Bridge (easy access from the south entrance). Or
the grassy steps that lead down to the duck pond on the west side of the
Gardens is also a good spot!
It's going to be a GREAT
DAY!!!! Be sure to get your friends and family signed up and start
raising that money!!!!! We are currently at 70% of our goal so we need
your help for a last minute push to make our goal of $90,000.
If you can't attend the walk but would still like to donate then click on this link:
INCENTIVES AND PRIZES!!!!!!
$100 = NAMI Walks t-shirt
$1000 = NAMI walks Star Walker lapel pin
Prize for Top Individual Fundraiser
Prize for Top Team Fundraiser
Raffle entries for everyone that raised $25 or more
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