CHOC Walk in the Park 2019 and Giveaway!

By Monica Young

Just last week I attended the CHOC Walk media mixer event celebrating Disneyland’s birthday at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen. During this mixer we were able to network and enjoy CHOCTails, delicious food (like shrimp and grits, tomato soup with mickey ears made out of grilled cheese sandwiches and even some Kahlua-filled beignets.

Since 1964, the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) has provided loving care to children. In 1990, CHOC partnered with Disneyland and created the “Walk in the Park,” a 5k fundraising walk. Since the beginning of the partnership, Disneyland and CHOC have raised over $32,000,000 for CHOC programs and services.

The 2018 CHOC Walk raised $2.9 million dollars to help kids in Southern California. These funds go towards covering medical treatments so families don’t have to worry about bills. Money also went towards the Mental Health Inpatient Center, the ASPIRE Intensive Outpatient Program and broke ground on the Thompson Autism Center.

The CHOC Walk is happening August 11th at Disneyland Resort. Anyone can register to participate in the walk, which will go through Disneyland Resort. The registration fees and donations for the walk go to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

Event Details

• When: Sunday, August 11, 2019 (entrance cutoff time is 7:15)
• Where: Disneyland Resort (Opening Ceremony at Main Street U.S.A. at 6:00 am)
• Cost: $85 (early bird prior to 7/29/19) per CHOC Walk participant/team member (ages 3 and older). The price increases to $95 after 7/29/2019. 
• Walkers ages 2 and under FREE
• 5K walk through Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park. (route TBD)
• Parking:  Free parking is available at the Disneyland Resort for all CHOC Walk participants (parking lot opens at 4:00 am) 
• By participating in CHOC Walk, you can receive discounts at Downtown Disney the day of the walk, as well as reduced admission prices at both parks ($67 – 1-Day, 1-Park ticket (valid at either Disneyland® Park OR Disney California Adventure® Park) and $93 – Disneyland® Resort 1-Day Park Hopper® ticket for BOTH Parks. (To receive discounted ticket prices, you will need to show your CHOC Walk wristband at the ticket booth. The ticket can be used August 11, 2019 through September 10, 2019 with the following blackout dates: 8/31/19 – 9/03/19)
• As you walk you get to meet special Disney characters and also get the opportunity to take some photos with CHOC bear!
• Registration: CHOCWalk.org

During our media mixer, we learned about the CHOC Walk happening August 11, 2019. We got the rundown on this years “Walk in the Park” events and fundraisers, including the special pin and medallion available and prizes for Annual Pass holders (AP) that are walking under the AP team. Here is a recap of what we learned

• This is the 29th annual CHOC Walk in the Park, Presented by Disneyland.
• CHOC Walk is a 5K walk through Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney to help raise funds for research and services at CHOC Children’s
• Disneyland AP can join the AP team and win prizes such as: Star Wars 2019 collector’s pin, a Star Wars drawstring backpack, and AP Star Wars insulated water bottle. (insert photo of AP prizes)
• There are also incentives for those walking in other teams. The 2019 pin for those that fundraise $225 and the 2019 Medallion for those that raise $350 (insert photo of pin and medallion)
• Now there is an option to Fundraise via Facebook. So much easier to get those donations going.

 The countdown to the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park is on, with less than a month to go, who is going to join me in my efforts to fundraise money for a good cause?

GIVEAWAY FOR 2 CHOC WALK WRISTBANDS!!

We even have two (2) wristbands to giveaway!! The two wristbands will allow you to attend the CHOC Walk as walkers without fundraising. You will, however, have to sign up to walk, but your $85 early bird registration minimum will be waived and you will need to pick up your wristbands during CHOC Walk check-in on Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th at the CHOC Walk offices in Orange. Hours and location info on CHOC Walk check-in here: https://www.chocwalk.org/Static/Event-Check-In. Winners must be a US resident, 18 years of age or older. One winner per household. Void where prohibited by law and no purchase necessary to win. Ends 7/25/19 at 12AM PST Good-luck!

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