1KMJ Prize Winners!

Congratulations to our top pledge earners in each age category!

0-5 Years Old: Hugh S

6-9 Years Old: Ella K

10-13 Years Old: Autumn R

14-17 Years Old: Kelley B

18 +: Troy D

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 1,000 Mile Journey this year!

 

Josh Jasper!!

After the 1,000 Mile Journey and his amazing speech, Josh Jasper interviewed Elisabeth from The Rainbird Foundation!! Take a look:

To see more of Josh’s thoughts about the 1,000 Mile Journey and his passions in life read his blog.

2nd Annual 1000 Mile Journey a Success!

Many thanks to everyone who came out to our walk on July 31st! We had over 600 people registered and raised almost $40,000 to end child abuse! Without all your dedication and amazing support, we would have never been able to have such a successful event.

Thank you to all that made it out and to all those who took a stand and pledged. It was a day full of fun and excitement for everyone! To see photos of the event please click here.

Let us know about your 1,000 Mile Journey experience. Leave a comment, start a conversation about what the end means to you. Tell us what you want to see from our event next year.

Sunday, Sunday

If you are already registered, you can turn in your pledges at the event this morning.  Each walker for the 1000 Mile Journey collects $25 in pledges as well as the registration for your participation.   The registration tent will be near State Street on the Capitol Square from 10AM-12.  If you aren’t big on fundraising, you can pledge yourself by cash, check, or credit card!!  All pledges are tax deductible.

If you haven’t registered at all, you can still do so.  It’s $35 for adults plus $25 in pledges, children 9 and under are still free, but need to turn in $25 in pledges.  You can scoop up a few pledges before you come in this morning and bring them along, or just pledge yourself!  Registration this morning starts at 10am.  Come early and avoid the lines!

Kids activities start this morning at 10:30 and are carnival style– tickets are $1 and available at the merchandise tent starting at 10AM.

Can’t wait to see you all there!

It’s Only 2 Laps!!

The walk is super easy because it’s only 2 laps around the capitol square! You can still sign up online until 6pm on Saturday. So show us just how marvelous you are and sign up before it’s too late!!

Leigh Mills from NBC 15 Interviews Hanna

Did you see Hanna’s interview on NBC 15 with Leigh Mills last night? Check it out:

Skip the Lines on Sunday, Turn-in and Pick-up on Saturday

Skip the lines on Sunday and pick up your shirt and drop off your pledges on Saturday!

Stop by the Urban League in Madison (2222 South Park Street, just north of the belt line) to pick up your event shirt and turn in pledges on Saturday July 30th from 12pm to 2pm.

If you want one of those prize packages for top pledge earners, your pledges MUST be in to us by 2pm on Saturday July 3oth. All online registration and pledging must be complete by 6pm on Saturday.  Any pledges turned in after 6pm on Saturday WILL NOT count towards prizes, but still count toward awesomeness!

Top Teams

Team Update! As of 8pm on July 27th:

1. Ella and the We Care For Kids team has 32 people!

2. Angela and the Creating A Peaceful World team has 28 people!

3. Lindsey and the Lindsey H team has 20 people!

4. Gale and the Mad Wreckin’ Dolls team has 15 people!

Keep up ‘em coming!!

9 Year Old Ella

Thanks to our Children’s Entertainers!

A special thanks to our children’s entertainers!!

Funny Faces Family Entertainment – balloon animals, balloon bouquets and caricatures

TK Magic – Magician

Casey and Greg – Children’s Singing Duet

Fire Fighters Local 311 – Firetruck

 

Pledges 101

There is still PLENTY of time to corral up your $25 pledges before the event on Sunday.  Here are a few simple fundraising ideas:

1. A simple Facebook request with a link to the Pledges page. Try:

• The 1,000 Mile Journey is on SUNDAY! I need your help to end child abuse. Please join my team, take a stand or make a pledge.  http://bit.ly/i9uFWr

2. Send an email letting people know you are raising money to end child abuse with a link. Something simple like:

• I am taking part in the 1,000 Mile Journey for The Rainbird Foundation on Sunday July 31st. The Rainbird Foundation is committed to end child abuse and I need your help with the walk! The purpose is to show that while 1,000 miles may seem like a lot for one person to walk; 1 mile for 1,000 people to walk isn’t that bad. On Sunday July 31st, we will be walking 1 mile around the Capitol building in downtown Madison and I would love for you to join me. My team needs more walkers and pledges. Each of us needs to raise at least $25 in pledges. The team that has the most walkers wins a special prize and there are also prizes for the individuals and teams that raise the most money. Please join my team, pledge or take a stand with me!  http://bit.ly/i9uFWr

3. Put a jar or envelope out at work with a request to support your stand (make sure to check with your boss first).

4.  Ask 5 people for $5 or 25 people for $1!

5.  Pledge yourself!  It’s tax deductible!