FAQ

Our route and services are only open to registered participants who have met the fundraising and other requirements. If your family or friends cannot join you as a registered Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression participant, invite them be at one of the cheering stations along the route where they can meet and support you. We will let you know where these cheering stations will be located several weeks prior to your Event. These are safe and convenient places for them to cheer you on.

Unfortunately, we cannot support start-up events in additional cities. Each official Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression is a event that can attract thousands of participants, hundreds of crew members and volunteers, to a carefully coordinated 3 mile route . The Events are centrally managed out of the Versie Christian Companion Elderly And Disabled Care Services headquarters in Las Vegas, NV; this enables us to ensure the safety and quality of each event, while carefully managing costs. Because of our trademark, no event can be named or called an " Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression" nor can any other event or activity use "TBI/Depression" in its name in any way, unless it is part of the official Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression event. Fundraising activities may be designated as "in support of the Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression" or something similar.

Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression has become a national series of 3-mile fundraising events launched in 2014 by Versie Christian Companion Elderly And Disabled Care Services. Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression event is a project of Versie Christian Companion Elderly And Disabled Care Services.

Men are both welcome and encouraged to participate. TBI/Depression touches everyone—families, parents, brothers, sisters, and children. The diagnosis even strikes a equal percentage of men. Everyone can do their part in the fight against it.

We very, very strongly recommend personal health insurance for each participant. In the event that you become ill or are injured during the Awareness Walk and have to be transported to a hospital, you will be responsible for 100% of transportation and service costs. Our medical team can only provide basic first aid services

Walkers: Must be 16 years of age or older by the end of the calendar year of the event (Example: Must be 16 years of age on or before Dec. 31, 2014, to participate in any 2015 Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression event). Walkers under 18 years of age must have written consent from a parent or guardian. Crew: 18 years of age or older at the time of the Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression event. Volunteers: 16 years of age or older at the time of the Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression event. If a Volunteer is under the age of 16, the Volunteer must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteer age requirements are specific to the volunteer opportunity. For children 10-16 years old, the Walk 4 Awarness of TBI/Depression Youth Crew enables a small number of kids to contribute in tangible and productive ways by providing service during the entire Awareness Walk event. There are limited spots, and an application process is required.

Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression offers a marathon (3 miles) The total distance you walk is up to you. Some choose to walk at least the distance of a marathon (3 miles) .

For the safety and comfort of all Walkers, Crew, Staff, and Volunteers, we ask that you do not bring your pet(s) to any element of the Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression event. We are not equipped to accommodate pets at any point and several of the sites we use throughout the event have restrictions. We are also mindful of fellow participants fears/allergies. We truly love animals and we appreciate your pet's enthusiasm, but it would be best for all if he/she stays home for the event. Thanks in advance for your cooperation on this matter.

Each Walker commits to raising a minimum of $2,000.00 in cash donations.

The goal of the Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression is to raise as much money as possible to provide access to care and fund research leading to a permanent cure or permanant relief for TBI/Depression. While we might have more people involved with a lower fundraising commitment (or no fundraising at all), the Awareness Walk is organized so that a manageable number of people can participate in the event while simultaneously yielding a high amount of donations going to the cause. The complexity of the Walk 4 Awareness of TBI/Depression requires a structure different than other events of a shorter distance or time. Many different types of events have proven successful in raising money for TBI/Depression and we’re glad so many opportunities exist for people to get involved, in some way, to battle this diagnosis.

All donations are cash only and non-refundable. The money you’ve raised will go to work in the community helping those affected by TBI/Depression.