AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER: Chicago 2012
June 2-3
Below you will find important announcements as well as site and event information.
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THE ROUTE: Walking from Soldier Field to the Wellness Village and Back Again
The walk route to and from Soldier Field and Wellness Village will consist mostly of sidewalks and city streets. The route will take you through some of Chicago's most famous areas including the beautiful Museum Campus, the ever-popular Michigan Avenue, and the gorgeous Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhoods. The route itself will be clearly marked with directional signage and other markings. This is how you will navigate the route during the event — by following the signs.
There is also a route support team called "the Sweep Team," which is available to help you while you are on the road between Quick Stops and Rest Stops. Overall, the route will take you through some of Chicago's most beautiful neighborhoods, and is designed to be safe, fun, and interesting!
HOTEL & BOOKING
Event Eve and Room Block: HYATT REGENCY O'HARE
June 1, 2012 | 2 PM - 8 PM
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For walkers who require overnight accommodations on Friday, June 1 or Saturday, June 2, we have secured a room block with special Avon Walk participant rates: Friday/Saturday Rate: $119 + tax per night for a single or double and $129 + tax per night for a triple or quadruple.
You must indicate that you are part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in order to secure that rate. This is the most convenient hotel to stay at, since it is the Event Eve host hotel.
Book by phone:
Call 1-888-421-1442
State that you would like to book a room that is part of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Room Block.
Reservations must be made by May 7, 2012, at 11:59pm EST to guarantee the special rate.
Parking is available at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare for all participants. It is complimentary for all participants checking in at Event Eve on Friday, June 1st. It is also complimentary for all overnight guests that are part of the room block. Regular rates will apply if you choose to park at the hotel over the Event weekend and do not have a room reservation.
More information on the Wellness village and Ceremonies site will be posted in the coming months.
Thank you so much for walking with us this year! We look forward to seeing you out on the road!