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Wheel-A-Thon

3rd Annual Boone County Wheel-A-Thon - April 26, 2008

20th Annual Rockford Wheel-A-Thon - June 21, 2008

9th Annual Freeport Wheel-A-Thon - July 26, 2008

8th Annual DeKalb County Wheel-A-Thon - September 27, 2008

Simply click on the city or county of the Wheel-A-Thon you wish to participate in and register online!

Why Participate in the Wheel-A-Thon?

Help increase disability awareness and raise important funds for RAMP.
After wheeling, enjoy a complimentary picnic and learn the Wheel-A-Thon’s results and award winners.
Participants raising $50 or more receive a Wheel-A-Thon t-shirt.

Prizes in the form of donated products or gift certificates from local businesses are awarded based on dollar amount raised.

Raise                 Receive
$50-99                T-shirt
$100-199        $10 prize value
$200-299        $20 prize value
$300-399        $30 prize value
$400-499        $40 prize value
$500-749        $50 prize value
$750-999        $75 prize value
$1000+           $100 prize value

What Happens the Day of the Wheel-A-Thon?
When you arrive on the morning of the Wheel-A-Thon, you will need to sign in and turn in your sponsor sheet(s) and pledges. You and/or your team will be assigned a wheelchair and have an opportunity to practice your wheelies (kidding!) and socialize with the other participants.
   Soon after, the opening ceremony will begin with comments from RAMP personnel and the Wheel-A-Thon Chairman, and conclude with the national anthem.
   The wheelers and walkers will then take-off and complete the course, which should take about 45 minutes to complete.
   Upon finishing the route, you’ll enjoy a complimentary picnic of grilled burgers and hot dogs, chips, cold beverages and treats. While you eat, we’ll announce the top teams and individual participants. The event typically lasts 2 hours, letting you enjoy the rest of your summer Saturday.

Why not Organize a Team?
The Team Challenge promotes friendly competition between businesses and organizations whose employees/members participate on their behalf. Here's how it works:
-Recruit one or more team(s) comprised of at least five wheelers/walkers who share a wheelchair and work together to raise funds for the Wheel-A-Thon.
-Choose a team name and Team Captain for each team who will serve as liaison to RAMP staff and lead your team to success.
Your team will compete against other teams for great prizes and a bragging rights plaque.

For more information call:
Boone County Wheel-A-Thon - 815/544-8404 v/tty
Rockford Wheel-A-Thon - 815/968-7467 v/tty
Freeport Wheel-A-Thon - 815/233-1128 v/tty
DeKalb County Wheel-A-Thon - 815/756-3202 v/tty

Read articles about 2007 Wheel-A-Thons!
(You will need Acrobat Reader to view - free download)

Volume 25, Issue 5 (Includes an article on the 8th Annual Freeport Wheel-A-Thon)

Volume 25, Issue 4 (Includes an article on the 19th Annual Rockford Wheel-A-Thon)

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