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: National Mall | 800 Madison Dr NW Washington, DC (between 9th Street and Madison Drive NW)
DATE AND TIME: Sunday, May 19, 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. The paths are paved and accessible to those using a wheelchair or stroller.
PARKING: Parking is available at the National Mall, however it is first come and first serve. Participants can find parking alongside Madison Drive NW and Jefferson Drive SW. We encourage all participants to ride share!
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: more details to come!
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.
$3,000+ Teams that raise $3,000 or more will receive a table on walk day. Gather with friends and family!
Top Ten Teams: The top ten fundraising teams that raise $10K will receive a team tent to celebrate incredible fundraising! Look for your team name on your tent!
$15,000+ Teams that raise $15,000 or more will receive balloons and breakfast in their tent on walk day.
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.