FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question 1: How much does it cost to register? Is there a minimum amount of money I need to raise in order to participate?
Answer: Registering for AIDS Walk Wisconsin is completely FREE! Once you are registered, you can elect to receive a packet of information in the mail so you can start your fundraising. No minimum amount of donations is required to participate in the Walk; however, we do encourage Walkers to set and work towards a personal fundraising goal.

Question 2: How long is the Walk? Where does it start?
Answer: AIDS Walk Wisconsin starts at the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee. The Walk is approximately 5K (a little over 3 miles) and takes Walkers along the lakefront, past the Milwaukee Art Museum, around the Veterans Park lagoon and finishes at Lakeshore State Park.

Question 3: Are there rest stops along the way?
Answer: There are two (2) rest stops along the way. Each rest stop will have refreshments and entertainment to keep walkers energized.

Question 4: Where can I park?
Answer: Free parking for Walk participants is available in the parking lot near the corner of Harbor Drive and Chicago (across from the main entrance gates to the Summerfest grounds). 

Question 5: Can I bring my dog?
Answer: YES! AIDS Walk Wisconsin will have a special Dog Registration area, where any walkers with dogs may turn in their pledges, and receive dogs treats.

Question 6: If I registered for AIDS Walk Wisconsin over the phone, through the mail, or at an outreach event, should I still register online?
Answer: Walkers should definitely register online regardless if they have registered some other way. Online registration allows Walkers to create a personal fundraising page and recruit friends and family to donate or join the team. You will still only be registered once in our system.

Question 7: Will AIDS Walk Wisconsin be cancelled in the event of bad weather?
Answer: AIDS Walk Wisconsin will be held on Sunday, September 19th, rain or shine. Please dress appropriately and join your fellow Walkers for the walk regardless of the weather!

Question 8: What does the money from AIDS Walk Wisconsin support?
Answer: The money raised from AIDS Walk Wisconsin supports the health, social service and prevention programs and services of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW). Your support for AIDS Walk Wisconsin also supports several other benefiting agencies throughout Wisconsin. All money raised for AIDS Walk Wisconsin stays in Wisconsin for the fight against AIDS.

Question 9: A friend wants to make a donation by personal check. Who should the check be made payable to?
Answer: Checks should be made out to "AIDS Walk Wisconsin".

Question 10: What should I do with my pledges if I want to turn them in before September 19th, or if I can't make it to AIDS Walk Wisconsin?
Answer: Pledges or donations can be mailed to AIDS Walk Wisconsin at the following address at any time throughout the summer. Please include your contact information (name, address, phone, email) so AIDS Walk Wisconsin staff know to credit you for the pledge or donation.

AIDS Walk Wisconsin
820 N Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI  53203

Any donations or pledges mailed in will be added to Walker fundraising totals and will be on record with Walker Registration on the day of the Walk.

Question 11: How do I record my online pledges? Do I add my online pledges to my pledge form?
Answer: Online pledges and offline pledges must stay separate. Please do not add any online pledges to your pledge form. Walker Registration will have your online fundraising total as well as the total of all pledges that you mailed into AIDS Walk Wisconsin prior to the day of the Walk. Staff at Walker Registration will add these totals with any cash or checks you bring on the day of the Walk.