Document Downloads

Below you will find documents related to the Minnesota AIDS Walk and Run for the Ribbon 4-Mile.

Getting Started

Fundraising

Posters

Maps

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FAQ

Walk FAQ

When is the AIDS Walk?: Sunday, May 16, 2010
What time does the AIDS Walk start?: 7:30am - Run Check–In
8:00am - Walk Check–In
9:00am - Run for the Ribbon
10:00am - Opening Ceremony and Entertainment
11:00am - Minnesota AIDS Walk
How do I get to the Walk?: Visit our Directions and Transit Information Page for more information.
How long is the Walk?: About 10 kilometers (or 6.2 miles) and takes roughly 2.5 hours to complete. The Walk begins and ends in Minnehaha Park, following the Mississippi River. View a Route Map of the Walk.
Do you have information on how teams work and what makes them successful?: Yes, visit our Teams Page for more information.
What are some ways I can raise money for the Walk?: Visit our Fundraiser Tips Page for fun and creative ideas for collecting pledges.
How do I get more materials about the Walk?: You can download support documents to the right of this page, email us, or call 612-373-2409 for more information.
Is a map of the park available?: Yes, view a Park Map to see where things will be set up.
Are there rest stops?: Yes, there are six rest stops. Each includes refreshments, first aid kits, entertainment and restrooms.
What if I cannot complete the Walk?: Medica has generously provided relief vans to circle the route and pick up tired walkers.
Can I bring in my pledge money early?: Yes, early pledge drop-offs are available at the following locations:
Minnesota AIDS Project
1400 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Thursday, May 13, 11:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday, May 15, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Wells Fargo
2440 Fairview Avenue North, Roseville, MN 55113
8200 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Thursday, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm and 3:30pm - 5:45pm
What is the best time to arrive at the park?: Arrive in plenty of time to turn in pledges and obtain your prize. Parking in the area fills up quickly so consider taking the bus, light rail, or carpooling. See the Metro Transit Website for more information. If you have extra time, you can always visit the education and sponsor tents throughout the park.
Who is allowed to Walk?: Anyone! All ages and pets too!
Can I pick up my t-shirt at the Walk?: Yes, and walkers who turn in pledges will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for prizes.

Run FAQ

Can I use my iPod during the Run?: Yes, the Minnesota AIDS Project allows the use of iPods during the Run.
How is the Run timed?: The Run is an officially timed race. Each runner will receive a timing chip at registration. The 4-mile course is in the process of being USATF certified.
How far is the Run?: This year’s Run is a 4 mile. View a Route Map of the Run.
Where will the race results be posted?: Check this site shortly after the race for results.

Donate FAQ

Who should checks be made out to?: Please make checks payable to the Minnesota AIDS Project or MAP.
Where should I mail my check?: Please note the walker’s name in the memo line and address it to:
Minnesota AIDS Project
Attn: Development
1400 Park Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
How do I make an anonymous donation?: If you elect to donate online, you will see an optional check box to make your donation anonymous and it will not appear publicly on the site or to the walker you are pledging. If you desire to make an anonymous donation with a check, mail it to the Minnesota AIDS Project with a note that you would like it to be anonymous. Your gift will not be published in our annual report.
Where can the tax deductible receipt be found?: You can find a tax deductible receipt in the document downloads to the right of this page.
My donation confirmation tells me it is in honor of myself, how do I change this?: Please email us or call 612-373-2407.
How can I transfer my donation from the general fund to a registered walker?: Please email us or call 612-373-2407 and we will help you transfer your donation.

Team FAQ

Do you have information on how teams work and what makes for a successful Walk team?: Yes, visit our Teams Page for more information.
How do we get our team photo?: A team photo will be e-mailed to each registered team captain shortly after May 16, 2010.
Is the team captain able to change the team goal?: The team goal reflects the total of all the walker’s goals of that team. The captain can set a higher personal goal to increase the team’s goal.

My Account FAQ

How do I move my personal registration to a team registration?: Email us or call 612-373-2407 and we can transfer your registration.
What do I do if I can't remember my username?: If you do not remember your username, please do not create a new account. Rather, call us at 612-373-2407 for assistance.
What do I do if I can't remember my password?: If you forget your password, click on the "Forgotten Password" link on the "My Account" log-in page to have it emailed to you.
How do I change my password?: You may change your password, name and contact information by logging into your account and following the directions on the "My Home" page.
How do I delete my registration?: Please email us or call 612-373-2407.
How do I delete offline donations?: Please email us or call 612-373-2407.
How do I link to my Walk page on Facebook?: The easiest way to create a link from your Facebook page to your AIDS Walk page is to create a "friendly URL" when creating your walker page and add this as a link on your Facebook page.
Will my donations still count even if I am unable to attend the Walk?: Of course! If you cannot attend the Walk for any reason, turn in your pledges early at one of our early drop-off sites or you may submit them after the Walk by bringing them to the Minnesota AIDS Project at 1400 Park Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404.
How do I log out of my account?: You will find a "logout" link on the bottom right of every page.

Volunteer FAQ

What do volunteers do?: Volunteers can choose from a wide variety of tasks to help us on Walk Day. These include:

Muscle Crews: Lifting and hauling, building the park and route infrastructure, and teardown.

Sponsorship Fulfillment: Decorating the park and route with balloons and install signage to recognize our supporters.

Guest Hospitality: Greeting, thanking, cheering on, and assisting volunteers at park activity stations and along the route.

Registration and Boutique: Assisting walkers and runners with turning in their money and receiving their prizes.
What times am I able to volunteer?: Walk Day assignments are typically 3 - 4 hours long and range from the evening before the walk to early morning, mid-morning, and afternoon shifts. The latest volunteer shift ends around 3:30pm. Volunteers can choose assignments that allow them to also participate as walkers and runners.
What is the minimum age to volunteer?: Youth between the ages of 12 and 16 can volunteer in the park or along the route with supervision from an accompanying adult. Registration volunteers must be at least 16. Unfortunately we cannot include volunteers younger than age 12.
What is the training requirement to volunteer for the Walk or Run?: We provide an online basic training for you to download. Additionally, when you sign up you’ll be invited to drop in for a pre-event orientation, where you’ll receive your volunteer t-shirt, meet your crew leaders, have a chance to ask in-person questions about your assignment, and become more inspired to support MAP! Not being able to attend the drop-in day will not disqualify you from volunteering. However, we ask that you come in to retrieve your t-shirt and talk with the Volunteer Coordinator before Walk Day.
Can groups volunteer for the Walk and Run?: Some areas of the Walk and Run require many volunteers, and others just a few. Among the options available, be sure to note where more volunteers are needed. We can easily assign a group to areas needing more help! And, when you sign up, be sure to type in your group and the number of participants, so we can include you in the same area.