Event Information
| Event Info: |
Founded by the family and friends of Whitney Grotts, following her death by suicide in 2004, Whitney's Walk For Life was created to increase the awareness about the tragedy of teen suicide. Working with local survivors, schools and mental health advocates, Whitney's Walk For Life takes proactive steps for increasing depression awareness and suicide prevention programs in the Central Illinois area.
Our community has come together in order to better understand the most effective way to reduce the incidence of suicide. Since Whitney's Walk For Life began in 2004, over $280,000 has been raised for depression awareness and suicide prevention efforts. Numerous community organizations, local school districts, as well as thousands of individuals have walked, donated or sponsored these efforts.
Proceeds from the event help to provide the following programs in Central Illinois schools:
Columbia University TeenScreen - Computerized screening and linkage case management
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) - Suicide Prevention Skills Training for Gatekeepers
Signs of Suicide (S.O.S.) - Suicide Prevention Skills Training for Youth |
| Event Location: |
Jubilee College State Park, Quail Meadow Site, 13921 W. US Route 150, Brimfield, IL
From I-74 Eastbound: Brimfield Exit #75, LEFT to US Route 150. RIGHT on US Route 150 and go 4 miles to park entrance on left.
From I-74 Westbound: Kickapoo-Edwards Exit #82, RIGHT 1.5 miles to Kickapoo. LEFT onto US Rte 150 for 4 miles to park entrance on right.
From Peoria: Take Route 150 (War Memorial Dr.) through Kickapoo. Go 4 miles to park entrance on right.
Need directions? Click here for a map
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| Event Schedule: |
| Chili Cookoff at Burnzee's Bar and Grill in Brimfield (Chili registration at 11 am) | 4/18/2010 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | | Spaghetti Supper at Brimfield Grade School | 6/7/2010 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | | Motorcycle Ride Registration at Chally's in Brimfield, IL. (Event sign-up is from 10 to 11 am.) | 6/26/2010 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | | Dallas Atherton Memorial Benefit | 6/26/2010 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm | | Brimfield Fire Department T-Shirt Pick-Up | 7/23/2010 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | | Shoppes at Grand Prairie T-Shirt Pick-Up (center court area) | 7/24/2010 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | | Walk Day Registration & T-Shirt Pick-Up for Runners (closes at 7:30 a.m.) | 7/31/2010 6:45 am - 7:30 am | | Walk Day Registration & T-Shirt Pick-Up for Walkers | 7/31/2010 7:00 am - 7:45 am | | Whitney's Walk For Life 5K Run | 7/31/2010 7:55 am - 9:00 am | | Whitney's Walk For Life 5K Walk | 7/31/2010 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
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| Fees: |
Adult Walker: $25.00
Ages 13 and up who will walk at event
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Adult Runner: $25.00
Ages 13 and up who will run at the event
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Child Walker: $15.00
Ages 12 and under who will walk at event
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Child Runner: $15.00
Ages 12 and under who will run at the event
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| Rewards: |
| | | Team Level | Gold Level ($2,000.00 + )
Highest recognition level for teams consisting of at least five (5) members that raise a minimum of $2,000 in team registration fees and donations. | Rewards: Team Board - Listing on Team Board that will be viewed on Walk Day
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Silver Level ($1,000.00 - $1,999.00)
Second recognition level for teams consisting of at least five (5) members that raise a minimum of $1,000 in team registration fees and donations. | Rewards: Team Board - Listing on Team Board that will be viewed on Walk Day
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Bronze Level ($500.00 - $999.00)
First recognition level for teams consisting of at least five (5) members that raise a minimum of $500 in team registration fees and donations. | Rewards: Team Board - Listing on Team Board that will be viewed on Walk Day
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