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. 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 [...]
Presenters will have the option to host a traditional Walk from Obesity event or a Walk from Obesity+ Fun Run event. All guidelines will be the same for each type of event and will primarily work the same way. Hosting a traditional Walk from Obesity will focus on “walking” and will be promoted as such. [...]
A local Walk Committee is a key factor to the success of your Walk. A committee of at least 3 individuals is highly recommended. Some of the top responsibilities of the Walk Committee and Committee Chair/Event Leader are: Ensure that all guidelines set forth by the ASMBS Foundation are followed. Find and secure a location/venue [...]
There is a required minimum $1,000 Presenting Sponsor event donation. The Presenting Sponsor event donation is due within (60) days of your application being approved. This donation will help to cover the start-up cost and materials for your event, and will count as income towards your event’s fundraising goal. The donation will also count as [...]
The ASMBS Foundation will cover the costs of items that are considered a necessity item in order for the event to take place. Guidelines will be provided that must be followed in order for expenses to be paid directly or reimbursed by the ASMBS Foundation. Any expense over $250 must be pre-approved by an ASMBS [...]
Our office provides many tools to help in the planning and promoting of your Walk. We will provide you with an unlimited amount of Walk from Obesity brochures. The brochures can be used in mailings or placed at local businesses to help promote your Walk. We also provide several online and electronic tools including a [...]
A minimum fundraising goal of $10,000 is required to be set by each event. All income from your event will go towards this goal and every effort possible to meet the goal is expected (this includes soliciting for local sponsorship). Income for your event will include: the Presenting Sponsor event donation, local sponsorships, raffle monies [...]
Yes! The Walk from Obesity is intended to be a community event and should never be considered a private event for one sole sponsor. Local sponsors are the key to bringing several local hospitals, doctors, and local businesses together to provide an event that will raise awareness and benefit the entire local community. Local sponsors [...]
The Walk can be held at many types of venues. Those venues may include: community parks, shopping malls, hospitals, schools, churches, sports venues, and more! Keep in mind that a safe and easy walking path will need to be provided. We recommend that your Walk be at least 1 mile in length, but not longer [...]
Since the Walk from Obesity is a fundraiser, we do require a minimum donation from each participant that registers to participate. This donation fee will be determined by the ASMBS Foundation staff before the launch of each Walk season. Determination of registration donation amount is based on budgetary needs, national sponsors, etc. The registration donation [...]