An application must be submitted by the posted deadline. All of the qualifications and requirements listed below must be met in order for your application/event to be considered for approval.

  1. At least one individual listed on the application must be an active member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). This individual can be the Event Leader, Presenting Sponsor, or a Walk Committee Member (facilitating member).
  2. The listed Event Leader/Committee Chair must be committed to organizing the event and following all guidelines set forth by the ASMBS Foundation in the Walk Planning Guide and throughout the planning process by the ASMBS Foundation staff. The Event Leader must be able to dedicate several hours per week to the planning of the event leading up to the Walk date. Creating a local Walk Committee of 3+ members is HIGHLY recommended.
  3. A phone interview with a member of the ASMBS Foundation staff may be required to discuss Walk best practices. We will contact you with times and dates to choose from.
  4. A $1,000 minimum sponsorship that must be paid within 60 days of your application being approved. This donation is typically paid by the company that will be listed as the Presenting Sponsor of the event. If there is more than one company that will be “Co-Presenting” the event, each company must pay a minimum of $500 each.
  5. All statements of commitment in the application agreement must be agreed upon. The “Application Agreement” is located at the bottom of the online application.

Please note: The number of approvals may be limited. Walk locations will be determined and strategically chosen by the ASMBS Foundation. Approval of your application will be based on the location, previous Walk planning experience, success of previous Walks, phone interview, budget, etc