Info Mitchell Park, 600E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto Saturday October 10, 2015

Event timeline 9:00am: 9:30am: 10:00am: 10:15am: 11:00am:

1:30pm:

Registration opens - morning snack Opening Ceremony Walk starts Run starts Festival open - Music band - Kids’ activities - Raffle - Food trucks and post race snack Closing

Timing Walk starts at 10:am - Run starts at 10:15am A clock will be set up to keep track of your time. Your official clock starts when the clock starts. We will provide a manual ranking at the end of the race. The time limit is 11 am for the walk and 11:15 am for the run. 1

5K WALK Map 5K Walk starts at 10:00am. Walk all around the park and in the neighborhood on streets’ sidewalks. Turn right at the water station for a shorter walk, keep straight on for a longer walk. No time track.

3K RUN Map 3K Run starts at 10:15am.Flat run all around the park on sidewalks and in the park. Time tracking with a clock.

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Race starting line Our start line is 600 E Meadow drive in Mitchell Park, Palo Alto. Finish line is in the North Field area of the Park at the balloons arch.

Race prizes We will have a medal for every runner finisher. The top 2 overall men’s and women’s finishers will receive a prize at the end of the race. New this year, we will also be awarding prizes to the top boy and girl runner finishers for kids under 12 years old as well as the top boy and girl runner finishers ages 12-16 years old! The awards ceremony will be at 11:15am in the family festival.

Water Station, L&F, First Aid A WALKERS water station will be set up at the corner of E. Meadow and Waverly. A RUNNERS water/food station will be set up at 1mile (1.6km). Lost and Found and First Aid will be both located at the finish area. Use caution car and bicycle traffic.

Bib pick up For runners who register by the end of Friday, October 2 and who would like to pick up their bib and race packet may do so by going to Kara office, 457 Kingsley Avenue in Palo Alto on Thursday, Oct. 8 or Friday Oct. 9. Times for pick up will be communicated 1 week before the event. Day-of pick up will be open from 9am to 10am on site. Please, plan to arrive in advance if you pick up your bib packet on the day of the event. If you pick up on behalf of someone, please provide a valid ID and the confirmation email of the person you are picking up for.

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FESTIVAL Map Stay and share a little more of your time with us… • • • • •

Visit our sponsors, Enjoy the food trucks, Win a price at our adults and kids games. Listen to our live music. Remember your loved ones at the Memorial area

Whether you participate as an individual, a family or a Walk/Run team, enjoy this day of remembrance, inspiration and FUN. Take a chance at one of our many prizes by playing our carnival games and enjoy the yummy tastings from our food trucks while you listen to entertainment provided by a live music band.

Parking, directions, carpool A free parking is located in Mitchell Park (600 E Meadow drive, Palo Alto) and public parking is available in the streets around the park. The parking will remain open to the public so carpooling is encouraged! We do not provide any shuttle service at this time, so please plan time ahead to park.

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FAQs Q1. How long are the walk and run? The walk is a 5K but you can take a shortcut by turning right at the water station. The run is a 3K (1.6miles) race. Please review the maps on Event Information for more details. Q2.What is the schedule for the day? 9:00am Registration opens 9:30am Opening Ceremony 10:00am Walk starts 10:15am Run starts 11:00pm Festival activities begin 2:00pm Event ends Q3. When is the event? The event is on Saturday October 10, starting at 9:00am. Q4. What does my donation support? Your donation supports Kara's mission of providing grief support for children, teens, families and adults who are coping with death or terminal illness. Q5. I joined a fundraiser, does it allow me to participate in the walk or run? Thank you for joining a fundraiser. In order to walk, you must also "Register to the walk”. To do so, you can purchase a ticket on our webpage: http://kara-grief.org/walknrun15 Q6. What is a fundraiser page? A fundraiser page is an opportunity for you to gather your friends and family to honor, walk or run in memory of a loved one. You can create a page or join one. Click on “Find a fundraiser” or “Create a fundraiser” in the right pane of our website Q7. How do I create a fundraiser page? After you have signed up for the walk or run, you will get an email with a link to create a Givezooks account. Click on the link and create your account and select the Username and Password you want. You will be then able to customize your fundraising page with text and pictures. After you have completed and saved your page, your name will appear in the list of the fundraisers in the registration website. Your Givezooks account also allows you to send emails to friends, promote your team, see your fundraising progress and manage your team.

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FAQs Q8. How can friends and family find my fundraiser page to make a donation? When you send an email from your Givezooks account, the link to your individual fundraising web page will automatically be included in the email. Also, on “the Find a fundraiser” link of the registration website, friends and family can locate a fundraiser by the first and last name. By clicking on your name, they will be directed to your fundraiser web page. Q9. How can I see who has donated to my fundraiser page? You can view your donation report to see who has donated to your fundraiser page directly in your fundraising account. Log into your Givezooks account and click on your “dashboard” link at the top of the webpage. Q10. How do I register for the walk or run? If you want to register click on one of the tickets listed at the top of our website. You can select a single or multiple tickets. Then, you will be guided through the registration process. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. Q11. I don't have Internet access, is there another way to register? Internet is the main way to register because it supports your payment transaction. A friend can also register for you. You always can call or email us for any help [email protected] or (650) 321-5272. Q12. If I register for the event but cannot participate on October 4, can I receive a refund or transfer my registration to another person? Unfortunately, all sales are final and registrations cannot be transferred to another participant. Your registration does count as a donation to Kara, so we thank you for your generosity! Q13. Do I have to sign the waiver for my friend if I register for him/her ? Yes, if you register and pay for friends, you need to accept the waiver for them Q14. Can I walk or run with a stroller? Yes, it's a family event so your toddlers and babies are welcome. We ask you to start at the back and stay to the right side of the way and to be respectful of other walkers/runners. Q15. Can I come with my pets? Yes, as long as you respect Mitchell Park regulations, you dog or pet is welcome.

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Sponsorship opportunities Calling all local corporations - big and small: Please consider sponsoring Kara 2015 Walk’n’Run to Remember. This is an opportunity to support an organization that has been providing a safety net for our community since 1976. There will be great visibility among the hundreds who participate in this event. We will consider custom sponsorship options at just about any level. Please, print and send the sponsorship opportunities packages in the next page to: Kara, 457 Kingsley Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 or fax to (650) 473-1828.

Thank you so much to our 2014 sponsors: Palo Alto University E F Harris Family Foundation Boardwalk Auto Mall Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Lydian Academy Orange Theory Fitness NFP Property & Casualty Services American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Contact : [email protected] or (650) 321-5272 or www.kara-grief.org

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October 10, 2015 Mitchell Park Palo Alto, CA

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsor/Company: Contact: Mailing Address: Phone: ( ) __________________

Website:

□ $10,000 PRESENTING SPONSOR (Exclusive Opportunity) Company Name & Logo Prominently Displayed on ALL Advertising, Press Releases, Banners, Website and race packet (with live link to Company site) Exclusive $10K Recognition Banner at Family Festival 20 Walker & 10 Runner Registrations for Company included in Sponsorship Exhibit Booth/Table at Family Festival on Demand and/or flyers deposit Acknowledgement of Company in Kara Fall E-Newsletters (Sep– Dec) and on Kara website 2 postings of a video or article of your company on our Walk’n’Run Facebook □ $5,000 RUN ROUTE SPONSOR (Exclusive Opportunity) Company Name & Logo Displayed on ALL Advertising, Press Releases, Banners, Website and race packet (with live link to Company site) Exhibit Booth or organizational flyer and collateral at Walk Info Area 10 Runners & 6 Walker Registrations from Company included in Sponsorship 1 posting of a video or article of your company on our Walk’n’Run Facebook Presentation of the Award ceremony winners □ $5,000 WALK ROUTE SPONSOR (Exclusive Opportunity) Company Name & Logo Displayed on ALL Advertising, Press Releases, Banners, Website and race packet (with live link to Company site) Exhibit Booth or organizational flyer and collateral at Walk Info Area 10 Walker & 6 Runner Registrations from Company included in Sponsorship Please mail form and 1 posting of a video or article of your company on our Walk’n’Run Facebook donations before □ $2,500 FESTIVAL SPONSOR (Exclusive Opportunity) September 18th: Company Name & Logo Displayed on ALL Advertising, Press Releases and race packet Kara Exhibit Booth or organizational flyer and collateral at Walk Info Area 457 Kingsley Avenue 6 Walker & 6 Runner Registrations from Company included in Sponsorship Palo Alto, CA 94301 □ $1,000 OPENING CEREMONY SPONSOR (Exclusive Opportunity) Company Name & Logo Displayed on ALL Advertising, Press Releases and race packet Exhibit Booth or organizational flyer and collateral at Walk Info Area 6 Walker & 2 Runner Registrations from Company included in Sponsorship □ $750 MEMORIAL AREA or SOUVENIR SPONSOR (2 available) Company Name & Logo Displayed on ALL Advertising, Press Releases Exhibit Booth or organizational flyer and collateral at Walk Info Area 4 Walker & 2 Runner Registrations from Company included in Sponsorship □ $500 FESTIVAL BOOTH SPACE Company Name & Logo Displayed on ALL Advertising, Press Releases Exhibit Booth or organizational flyer and collateral at Walk Info Area 4 Walker or Runner Registrations from Company included □ $250 FESTIVAL BOOTH SPACE Company Name & Logo Displayed on ALL Advertising, Press Releases Shared Exhibit Booth or organizational flyer and collateral at Walk Info Area 2 Walker or Runner Registrations from Company included

Or fax to: (650)473-1828 All donations are tax deductible. Call Kara’s office at (650) 321 5272 for more details. Additional levels and benefits may be customized to best highlight your organization’s support. Contact: Sarah Dover: [email protected] or Jim Santucci: [email protected] for more information.