Events

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is the Diversity Center Walk & Rock?

A:  It is a diversity walk-a-thon and 5K run that raises funds to introduce and expand The Diversity Center's youth and community leadership programs.   The 2006 Walk raised over $150,000 with over 2,100 participants.

QWho will participate in the Walk & Rock?

A:  Corporate teams, families, clubs, youth and religious groups, schools and civic organizations will participate.

QHow can my company or organization participate?

A:  Companies and organization can participate in the Walk & Rock as a sponsor by making a donation and/or by organizing a team of employees along with their friends and family members, to walk in the event.

QAre teams hard to organize?

A:  No!  Team participation in the Walk & Rock is easy!  To start, select a Team Captain that can work with the Diversity Center's office.  The Diversity Center will supply all the materials and instructions your Team Captain needs to build a large team. 

QDoes participation in Walk as One - Rock as One require a company donation?

A:  No!  Generally, a company can generate much larger donation by organizing a company team to participate than it would be able to make through a direct corporation donation.

QHow do Walk teams raise money?

A:  Each individual walker or runner on a team is responsible for gathering their own financial supporters who make donations to the designated walkers.

QHow is the money collected?

A:  Walkers are responsible for collecting and turning in their donations: the company is not responsible for collecting or handling and of the money raised by employees. 

Q: Who else can walk as part of a team?

A:  The Diversity Center encourages team members to invite their family and friends to join in the fun and walk or run as part of their team.

QHow can top management help build a Walk & Rock team?

A:  Top management can help by endorsing the Walk & Rock in a memo to all employees, by being among the first to sign up for the company team, and by authorizing the purchase of T-shirts that team members can wear with pride the day of the Walk and Run.

QHow far is the Walk & Rock?

A:  A three-mile walk starting and ending at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.   The Run is 5K (3.1 miles).

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