The Midtown Educational Foundation Auxiliary Board is excited to once again host Step Up 4 the Kids, a virtual walk-a-thon, benefitting the students of Midtown Center for boys and Metro Achievement Center for girls. Join us once again in this week-long event starting Monday, May 17, 2021, where we’ll use social media to share MEF updates, call for new tutors, and celebrate the end of a successful school year. Participants with the most miles walked or the largest number of new summer recruits will receive a prize!
Quick Event Details:
When: Week of May 17 - May 23
Who: MEF staff, Aux Board members, and anyone that believes in the impact of mentoring and tutoring
What: Walking, educating peers, recruiting new tutors, and raising a few bucks!
Where: Anywhere!
Why: Raise awareness of Midtown and Metro programs and volunteer opportunities
How: Sign up here to receive instructions on how to track your miles.
We’ll send out daily updates regarding Walk-a-Thon standings and MEF updates throughout the week of the 17th.
Need some inspiration for your daily walks?
Hunt down MEF Posters placed around the city - stay tuned for hints on where they’re located!
Progressive Marathon: commit to walking 3.74 miles every day for 7 days
Find a hiking trail! Have you been to Starved Rock or Deer Grove Trail?
Walk to a new brunch spot in Logan Square or Wicker Park!
Find a walking buddy and share your favorite tutoring stories
Take your meeting outside! Studies show that walking meetings increase creativity
Go geocaching