It takes One Walk to fight T1D
The JDRF One Walk is your chance to show the world that together, we can conquer type 1 diabetes (T1D). If you're living with T1D or you love someone living with T1D, you'll likely do just about anything to make life easier.
When you participate in JDRF One Walk, the money you raise will power more research, enable more advocacy and fund more support for the 1.45 million Americans living with T1D. And, you'll have a great time doing it! That's because you'll walk with a committed community that is passionate about doing whatever it takes to live in a world without T1D.
By joining the JDRF One Walk, you'll be part of the lasting footprint we'll make for the T1D community now, and for generations to come. We can't wait for you to join us!
LOCATION: Virginia Beach Boardwalk | 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia
DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 4, 2024. Event begins at 8:30a.m. Program begins at 9:30a.m. The walk will begin at 10:00 a.m.
WALK ROUTE: The Walk Route is about 1 mile. We will walk on the famous boardwalk! The boardwalk is concrete and accessible to those using a wheelchair or stroller.
PARKING: Parking is available at the 31st Street Parking Garage.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE: Our generous partners at Wawa will provide snacks and beverages on Walk Day, free of charge. These items include: apple snack packs, soft pretzels, cheese sticks, water, iced tea, diet iced tea and diet lemonade. Carb counts will be provided. *Foods are subject to change in the event of supply chain delays.
T-SHIRT CONTEST: Check out the T-Shirt Contest tab!
JDRF encourages all teams to raise financial support for critical T1D research.
Team incentives for the 2024 One Walk season follow:
$2,500+ Mile of Hope sign on the Walk route. These signs will feature a picture of your loved one with T1D or your team (captain provides image). Teams may pick up their signs during or after the Walk to take home with them. Deadline 4/28/2024
$3,000+ Teams that raise $3,000 or more will receive a table on walk day. Gather with friends and family! Deadline 4/28/2024
Top Teams: The top fundraising teams will receive a team tent to celebrate incredible fundraising! Look for your team name on your tent! Deadline 4/28/2024
Individual incentives for the 2024 One Walk season follow:
$100 T-Shirt. When an individual raises $100 they will receive a link via email to redeem the 2024 One Walk t-shirt!
$500: After the walk, individuals who raise $500 or more will receive a link to redeem points for prizes through our online catalgue.
V1Ps: JDRF V1Ps are those individuals who raise $1,000+ for the One Walk program. For those who reach this level, please visit the V1P Pavilion to pick up your lanyard and enjoy additional snacks provided by our partners at Wawa which include: pinwheel wraps and croissant sandwiches.
Thank you, to Our National Sponsors and Community Partners!