Walk-a-thon

We are so excited to be back in school and active again! Join us in keeping things moving by participating in the Washington Walk-a-thon on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021.

Let's reach our goal of $30,000 to support vital programs like P.E. with Coach Don, mini-grants for teachers and staff, counseling, Restorative Justice, and so much more. To support our amazing teachers, 30% of the funds raised will go directly to the teachers to use in the classroom.

 

100% of the money earned from this and every fundraiser goes directly to Washington teachers and programs.

 

How do I get pledges?

  • Over the next couple of weeks, collect cash, checks and pledges from family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers tracking pledges with the volunteer materials and envelope sent home with every student.  

  • We are excited to add an online option for fundraising this year. You will be able to reach out to friends and family by email, Facebook, and Twitter. You will receive an email with a link to your participant's pledge page. If you do not receive the email for whatever reason, simply search and find your participant's online pledge page here.

  • Washington Elementary School is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible (non-profit Federal Tax ID No. 94-6174706).

What will students do on the day of the Walk-a-Thon?

  • Students will walk laps out on the blacktop/playground with other students in their grade level and receive stamps for every lap walked.

  • This will be an energetic event with music and pre-screened volunteers cheering and encouraging kids. 

How do I collect the pledges?

  • Checks must be made out to “Washington Elementary PTA” and can be turned in to your students teacher by December 17th, 2021. Donors can also mail the checks on your behalf to Washington PTA, 2300 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley CA 94704. Please do not mail cash.

  • Using the online platform.

  • Through Paypal using the form below: 

Please enter "Walkathon" and the name(s) of the student(s) you are sponsoring so their class can get credit for the donation. (If using a mobile device, please enter this info in the optional “note to seller” field once in PayPal.)