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= 10,000 Steps for Fiscal Health =

**Sunday, October 22, 2017 **
==Our first ever family walk-a-thon will be held on Sunday October 22nd (raindate Sunday October 29th) from 1 PM – 3PM- offering a fun and fit activity suitable for the whole family. Our goal is to help the fundraising committee raise at least **$15,000 which will help the Hershey Area Playhouse pay off the mortgage. In honor of our goal, we are calling this the 10,000 steps for Fiscal Health! **. If each walker or team of walkers raises **$300.00 **, we will achieve our goal. We’re hoping to make this walk-a-thon the best fund raising event ever, so for those who love a little competition, there are prizes for the top walkers who raise the most dollars. Follow the four easy steps below to participate. Thank you so very much for your participation!==

==**Step Two:** Decide on your step goal – and fill in the goal on the front of the form. We’ve mapped out a leisurely walk on tree lined sidewalks, equivalent to about **5000 steps**. If you are interested in completing the entire **10,000 steps** two laps of the route will get you there.==

==There will be prizes for the top pledges raised. (top three pledge earners will be eligible) Donors can pledge anything from a half penny (.005) a step up to a penny (.01) or even five cents (..05) a step. Or they can choose to pledge one fixed amount of their choice. Families may walk as a team. Please be sure to collect the pledged amounts to bring the day of the event, along with your form. All donations are tax deductible. Checks should be made out to the Hershey Area Playhouse.==

**Step Four:** Come out and walk the course.
==Bring your pledges, your pledge sheet and your sneakers to the Hershey Area Playhouse on the grounds of Country Meadows Hershey Campus, 830 Cherry Drive, Hershey PA, Water, rest rooms and first aid stations will be available at the Playhouse. We will also have roaming safety teams with water for you along the route, and refreshments at the end!== ==**Can’t make the day of the event?** No problem! Walk on your own on your favorite route and then just send us your pledge sheet and pledges with a picture of your step counter showing the number of steps walked. Pledges must be received by Wednesday October 18th to be eligible for the most dollars raised contest. Mail donations to:==

Attention: Walk A Thon
media type="custom" key="29365045" ** RULES **
 * 1) Start collecting pledges as soon as you download or receive the pledge sheets. **Reminder: Pledge sheets and donations need to be turned in on walk-a-thon day, Sunday, October 22. Y **ou may also want to check to see if your employer matches contributions. Hershey Area Playhouse is a 501-c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
 * 2) Walking only please. No bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, running or jogging. The **rain date will be October 29th**- check the playhouse website for cancellations.
 * 3) Each lap is approximately 5000 steps, two laps of the course equals the 10,000 steps recommended for healthy living by the American Heart Association- please keep track of your own steps.
 * 4) Help us be a good neighbor. The course winds through Country Meadows and an adjoining development near the Playhouse. Please refrain from stepping on the lawns or green areas and make sure that we do not litter or damage property in any way.
 * 5) We look forward to all our participants having a great time! For questions or concerns, or to volunteer, please call the Playhouse at (717) 533-8525.