FAQs
- How long is the walk?
- How do I share that I'm walking?
- How do I sign up?
- Where does my donated money go?
- When must I submit my donations?
- Who should I name as the payee on my donation check?
- How do I get a Walk T-shirt?
Q: How long is the walk?
A: We will offer both a 5k (3.1 miles) and a shorter 1 mile walking route at each event.
Q: How do I share that I'm walking?
A: Participants and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to share photos of all the fun leading up to and during the Highmark Walk by sharing photos and stories to the Highmark Walk Facebook page. Please tag the Facebook Walk page and use #highmarkwalk as the hashtag. Also, make sure you click “going” on your regions Facebook Walk event and share the event to your Facebook friends/family.
Q: How do I sign up?
A: Access the Locations & Registration tab along the navigation bar. Once there, you will see all seven locations. Housed within each location are hyperlinks to each of our participating organizations.
Q: Where does my donated money go?
A: All funds raised go towards supporting the mission of your selected charity. Highmark Inc. has underwritten the walk expenses so that 100% of the money raised will go directly to the participating charity of your choice.
Q: When must I submit my donations?
A: All donations not made online should be placed in an envelope and given to the representatives at your charity's registration booth on the day of the walk. Please make sure all checks are made payable to your selected charity. Some charities also have the capability to take donations on-line.
Q: Who should I name as the payee on my donation check?
A: Donations by check are recommended and should be made payable to your selected organization. Please note, checks will be returned if made payable to Highmark Inc..
Q: How do I get a Walk T-shirt?
A: To qualify for the 2023 Highmark Walk for A Healthy Community t-shirt, you must attend the in-person event, be a registered walker and have at least $30 credited to your walker account. T-shirts will be distributed on-site at the Highmark t-shirt table. Prior to picking up your t-shirt you must check-in with the organization you donated to for your t-shirt pick-up approval/verification of eligibility.
