Fort Smith, AR - 2024 Walk from Obesity +FunRun

Join us on October 12, 2024

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Event Details

Where:⁣
The Barracks at Chaffee
7308 Ellis Street
Fort Smith, AR 72916 ⁣

Check-in Time⁣ (Event Start): ⁣10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Walk Begins⁣: ⁣11:00 AM
Event Ends⁣: 1:00 PM⁣

Online Registration Cutoff⁣: 10/11/2024 @ 12:00 PM CT
Online Donation Cutoff⁣: 12/31/2024 @ 10:45 PM CT

Local Event Leaders:
Shirley Bearden | 479-314-2561
shirley.bearden@mercy.net

Leslee Carman | 479-274-3161
leslee.carman@mercy.net

Thank You to Our Local Sponsors

Platinum Presenting Sponsor:

Silver:

Start 2 Finish NWArkansas

Want to become a Local Sponsor? Please contact an Event Leader listed above directly for local sponsorship information or visit www.walkfromobesity.com/localsponsor to download this Walk's sponsorship prospectus.

Walk Information

All online registrations include entry into the event, a complimentary Walk from Obesity shirt & bag, and an online participant page.
Register children under the age of 12 for FREE at the event. (see below for more info)
This is a "set your own pace" event. Participants will have the option to walk or run.
Rain or shine event - sorry, no refunds.
Help spread the word - Download our printable flyer!
Funds raised through this event support the mission of TREO Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports Treatment, Research, and Education to end Obesity.
Parking is available directly across from the venue and on the left side of the street down Ellis.
After the Walk from Obesity event, enjoy other activities offered at The Barracks!

Registration and Fundraising Details

Registration

Register as an Individual, Join a Team, or Start a Team!
All registered participants will receive a WFO shirt and bag at the event - while supplies last! Please choose your preferred size when registering.
Online registration is $30 and will be available until Friday, October 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST. Click "Register Now!" at the top of this page. Anyone 12 or older should register online as an adult.
Participants who register online receive an online participant/fundraising page.
Registration at the Walk will be $35. On-site registration will open at 10:00 AM. Only cash or checks will be accepted onsite.
Register children (under 12) using the paper registration form. After registering, access the paper form in the "Resources" section. A registered parent must accompany children. Child participants will receive a bag and a free coloring/activity book while supplies last. We also offer an optional coloring contest on the paper registration form. Note: If you wish for your child to be entered, please print and complete the coloring form before the event. A prize will be awarded to one winner.

Participants Receive a WFO Shirt & Bag at the Event!

Sizes (Small-5X) are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last!

Fundraising

We encourage participants to be fundraisers and help us meet our event fundraising goal - supporting TREO Foundation! Please utilize the online fundraising tools to invite friends and family to help you reach your goal. You may also sync your fundraising efforts to a Facebook Fundraiser. It's the easiest way to fundraise!

Also, while raising money for a great cause, you can win some great prizes, receive online achievement badges on your participant page, and a trophy will be awarded to the top fundraising individual and team at the Walk! See our Resource Center for fundraising prizes, social media graphics, fundraising tips, and more!

Not registering online? You can still raise funds by collecting donations in-person. Print our pledge form and mail your collected donations to TREO Foundation or turn them in at the Walk.

Contact Information

For event specific questions, please contact the local event leader(s) listed at the top of this page.

For general questions about the Walk from Obesity, TREO Foundation, or if you need assistance with registering, donating, or setting up your online fundraising page, please contact the national office:

TREO Foundation National Office:
info@treofoundation.org
866-471-2727

Please note: All transactions processed through DonorDrive will be billed by TREO Foundation (ASMBS Foundation) and are tax-deductible as allowed by law. A tax-receipt will be emailed for your records.