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Spring Step Up for the Kids - Walkathon


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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

 
Earlier Event: April 27
MEF Mingle - Wolcott Tap
Later Event: August 9
29th Annual Golf for Kids Outing