FAQ

Yes! CHOC Walk in the Park is back! After our special 30th anniversary celebration, CHOC Adventure in the Park, last year, we are excited to welcome back the CHOC Walk. On the morning of Sunday, August 20th, we will once again be taking a 5k stroll through Disneyland® Resort. 

For more details visit our Event Info page.

For the most updated information on health and safety guidelines at the Disneyland® Resort, click here. 

Yes! FREE Parking at the Disneyland® Resort will be available for all CHOC Walk participants on the day of the event in the designated parking location.

You will need to show your CHOC Walk wristband upon arrival in order to receive complimentary parking - more details coming soon.

Every person age 3+ will need to register and have $150 in their account to attend. A $15 registration fee is required to save your spot, and participants will raise the additional amount needed to reach their fundraising minimum and secure their event wristband.

Please note our early bird pricing.
Early bird fundraising minimum: $125 per person before May 31, 2023
General fundraising minimum: $150 per person after June 1, 2023

The fundraising minimum can be reached through donations from others or personal payments. Our team is happy to brainstorm with you to find ways to fundraise toward reaching this goal.

Visit our Fundraising Tips page for ideas.

Yes. The deadline to reach your fundraising minimum is event check-in August 18 - 19. Fundraising minimums may be reached through personal payments, donations from others or a combination of both.

All event participants ages 3 and older will need to register and reach the fundraising minimum in order to attend the event.

Early bird fundraising minimum: $125 per person
General fundraising minimum: $150 per person after June 1, 2023
Little guests ages 2 and younger - FREE

A nonrefundable registration fee of $15 will be charged during registration in order to reserve your spot. This $15 registration fee will go toward your fundraising minimum for the event.

Participants that don't reach their minimum before check-in can bring funds to check in or pay the remaining balance there in order to pick up their event wristband.

*NOTE: You will need to check in prior to the event day in order to get your event wristband - there will be NO check-in available on event day. More details here.


 

If you register as an in-person participant, you will be charged a nonrefundable $15 registration fee. All participants ages 3 and above will then need to raise a minimum of $150 ($125 early bird) in order to attend the CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland® Resort. We do encourage participants to fundraise for their participation, and should not feel required to make an outright donation. For tips on how to fundraising, click here.
 

Yes, certain personal details from your account last year will carry over to this year. The system will remember your name, email, password, address and contact information. However, it will not remember your team association or information.

If you are a returning participant, enter your email address on the Registration home page and then click Next. The system will recognize your account and request your previous password. If you forgot your password, click on 'Forgot Password?' to reset it. The system will also retain your information if you registered with Facebook. If you forgot your password for the Facebook login, you will need to reset your password on the Facebook site then return to log in on chocwalk.org.

If you are a returning team, you will need to create a brand new team again this year as none of this information will carry over. The first person who registers for your team will need to create the team name, goal, type, etc. From there team members may search the team name when registering to join. If you would like a copy of your donors or teammates from last year, email us at chocwalk@choc.org and we would be happy to assist you.

Your address is required during our registration process as we use this information to mail post CHOC Walk prizes. CHOC Walk prizes* will be sent directly to the address provided by the participant at the time of registration during the month of November 2023. Prizes will not be sent to P.O. Boxes. It is the responsibility of the participant to update their address should they move.

*NOTE: To qualify for prizes, all donations including matching gifts must be received by September 20,  2023. For more information visit our event incentives page. 

During registration, you are asked to enter a goal amount for your CHOC Walk in the Park account and/or team account. This is the fundraising goal that you set for yourself or your team to appear on your fundraising page. This is the number you aim to strive for during your CHOC Walk fundraising, but you will not be held accountable* for this amount and it can be changed at any time in your Fundraising Dashboard.

*Exception - All participants ages 3+ will be required to reach the minimum fundraising level of $150 ($125 early bird) by August 19. 

It's easy! On the bottom of the second registration page, there is a section titled "Create or join a team." 

To join a team, begin to type the team name in the search bar that says "Create or search your team name". A list of team names with similar letters will pop up so you may select the appropriate team. You are also able to click "View all teams" to see a list of all teams currently registered. If you cannot find your team, check to make sure you have the correct spelling or contact your team captain. You can always add yourself to a team after you finish registering, so be sure to check you have the correct details before creating a new team. Be sure to review the team guidelines posted on team pages or shared by team captains if applicable.

To create a team, type your preferred team name in the search bar that says "Create or search your team name" and then click "Create" on the right. You will then set your team's fundraising goal, URL (the text that will go after your website link chocwalk.org/'teamnamehere'), the type of team you are, and if you are connected to any other larger teams. CHOC has the right to review and terminate teams if deemed necessary.

On the third registration page, you are asked if you would like to register another member. Here you can register a child, spouse or friend for the CHOC Walk in the Park. 

If you choose "Add user to my account:" you will be linking someone to all your personal details (this is ideal for a child or spouse). They will be added under your email address and will use your same credentials to log on to the website, however, they will have their own fundraising page should they choose to utilize it. You will need to choose their fundraising goal, t-shirt size, and if you plan to pay for their registration at this time.

If you choose "Register user with their own account": you will be registering someone else but will NOT be adding them to your account (ideal for friends or coworkers). You will be asked to enter their email address, goal, t-shirt size and you may choose to pay for their registration. They will then receive an email that someone has registered them for the CHOC Walk, and will only need to click a link to set their password and begin fundraising.

***NOTE: You can also register additional participants AFTER you finish registering by visiting the "Info" tab on your Fundraising Dashboard. Simply log on to chocwalk.org with your email and password to access your Fundraising Dashboard.

CHOC Walk check-in will take place at South Coast Plaza - Ancillary Studios, Costa Mesa, CA on Friday, August 18th from 9 am - 6 pm and Saturday, August 19th 9 am - 4 pm.

Check-in is for participants to pick up their event wristbands, swag and Disneyland® Resort theme park tickets (for those meeting the required fundraising thresholds). An event wristband is required in order to gain entry into the CHOC Walk on Sunday, August 20, 2023. 

Check-in will NOT be available on the day of the event.

Visit the Check-in page for more details.

If you are unable to attend one of the check-in dates on August 18 - August 19, a friend, family member or teammate can check in for you to pick up your event materials. They do not need to show any form of proof (up to the $450 level) as long as you have met the fundraising thresholds.

*Note: to pick up Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® tickets at the $750+ fundraising levels - you will need to show a valid photo ID in order to receive your fundraising incentive tickets.

If you are sending someone else to pick up the tickets for you, you will need to send an email to chocwalk@choc.org with the name of the approved pickup person and they will need to show their valid photo ID at the time of pickup.

As a last resort, if there is no one else that can check in for you, you can visit the wristband replacement booth at the Disneyland® Resort on event day for a wristband ONLY. This is only for emergency situations, CHOC Walk swag will NOT be available at this time. More details on the ticket replacement booth coming soon.

Unfortunately we are not able to mail your check-in materials. You will need to pick up all materials (event wristband) in-person at event check-in on August 18-19 at South Coast Plaza - Ancillary Studios. 

For more details on event check in, visit this page.
 

Participants have the option to turn in funds or pay the remaining balance toward their fundraising minimum at check-in. We will accept cash, check and credit card donations during this time.

You can also make a donation at home before you visit check in by visiting the donate page and typing in your name to meet the remaining balance.

Yes you can absolutely check in for your entire team! We will have special stations allotted for large teams captains checking in for their team. The process will run faster if everyone on the team has already met the minimum fundraising threshold, but we can also assist you if you need to deposit money to cover your teammates.

*Note: if anyone on your team has earned the $750+ Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® ticket - be sure they have emailed chocwalk@choc.org in advance to approve your pickup clearance.

All shirts, pins, medallions and Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® tickets will be available for pick up during event check in. If you are unable to visit check in, your items will be available for pickup at our CHOC offices or shipped out post event.

-CHOC office pickup option: dates to be scheduled in October, 2023
-Post event shipment option: packages to be sent out between November - December 2023. You will need to elect to have your items shipped - more details coming soon.

Fundraising will also continue through September 20, 2023, to allow more time for participants to raise more funds for prize eligibility. Prizes earned after the event will also follow the same fulfillment guidelines above. 

CHOC Walk in the Park will take place in the morning before Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park are open for ticketed guests. 

Stay tuned for exact start time and an event day timeline! 

Check-in will NOT be available on the day of the event. You will need to pick up your event wristband prior to the event at Ancillary Studios, Costa Mesa between August 18th - August 19th.  An event wristband is required in order to gain entry into the CHOC Walk on Sunday, August 20, 2023. 

Visit the Check-in page for more details.

If you are not able to check in prior to the event, or have someone check in for you, then you will need to visit our wristband replacement booth on check in day. CHOC Walk swag will NOT be available at this time.

More details on the ticket replacement booth coming soon.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept cash and checks on the day of the event at the Disneyland® Resort. Please plan to mail in checks, drop funds off to the CHOC Foundation Office by appointment, or drop off funds on August 18-19 at CHOC Walk Check-In.

For more details, please visit our Event Check-in page

Admission to the Disneyland® Resort theme parks after the walk concludes is not included with your event wristband.

To experience the Disneyland® Resort theme parks after the event ends, you will need to purchase a separate park admission ticket and make a theme park reservation in advance, if available - reservations could book up weeks or months in advance, so plan accordingly.

*Specially priced tickets will not be available with your CHOC Walk wristband on the day of the event.

No, specially priced tickets will not be available with your CHOC Walk wristband on the day of the event. However, there will be other incentives available with your event wristband, such as Downtown Disney® District discounts and more - details coming soon.

Yes, there are certain do's and dont's to follow on CHOC Walk morning at the Disneyland® Resort:

Do's:
-Signs/totems
-Banners
-Balloons
-*Signs, banners and balloons cannot be brought back into the parks if you have purchased or received a ticket to re-enter the Resort as a ticketed guest after the event.
-Personal wheelchairs/scooters
-Double wide strollers

Dont's:
-Weapons
-Costumes that cover your face
-Selfie sticks
-Glass containers
-Wagons

For a full list of Disneyland® Resort rules and regulations, click here.

A personal URL is a shortened link to your team or personal page that you may send to friends and family. A personal URL will look like this https://www.chocwalk.org/ben.

When a donor makes a donation online, he/she can enter text to appear on the fundraising honor roll. This may be the donor's name, or it could be something like "From the Wolf Family" or "In Memory of Aunt Cathy."

To view CHOC's privacy policies in relation to websites, online payments, digital platforms and more visit: www.choc.org/about/policies-legal.

Log in to your Fundraising Dashboard on chocwalk.org using your email and password you created during registration. Once logged in, you can enter a credit card donation by clicking the link titled "Donate to Your Own Goal" from the list of options on the right.

If you would like to log a cash or check donation, click on "View All" under Recent Donations at the bottom of Dashboard.  Once directed to your Fundraising Report Page, click on "Enter Cash or Check Donation" on the right side.  The status of the donation will be pending until the cash or check is received by CHOC. 

We require that all your donations be in by the deadline of August 19, 2023. 

Funds can also be dropped off on August 19 & 20 during CHOC Walk check in. View full details here. 

Donations can be dropped off by appointment only at the CHOC Foundation office. Please contact chocwalk@choc.org to coordinate a drop off time. 

You may mail donations to:
CHOC Children's 
Attn: CHOC Walk
1201 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA  92868

*NOTE: We request that you only send checks via mail. Please do not mail cash.

Please make checks payable to: CHOC or CHOC Foundation

If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may endorse the back of the check and mail it in with a completed donation form to CHOC Foundation. 

Any donation made online should post immediately. If your donation does not post within 15 minutes, please contact CHOC Foundation.

Mobile check deposit feature is not available this year.

Checks can be mailed to:
CHOC Foundation
Attn: CHOC Walk
1201 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868

Additionally, checks can be dropped off during CHOC Walk check in on August 18 & 19.

Donations can be dropped off at the CHOC Foundation office but prior notice must be given - visit contact page for more details: https://www.chocwalk.org/Static/contactus 
 

A Tax ID number identifies CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County) as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Many donors will request this number to validate their donation as tax-deductible. The CHOC Tax ID number is 95-6097416 .

As your donors make a contribution, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear in the Honor Roll.

Log in with your email and password to visit your fundraising dashboard. Towards the bottom of the screen under Recent Donations, click on "View All". You will then find a list of all of your donors. If you can also click on the "export" button to download the report.

When you login to your dashboard, click on the "reports" tab to see a list of donations toward your page, toward your team, and toward your goal for other campaigns (previous years). You can also access this by going to the bottom of the dashboard homepage and clicking the "view all" button by your list of donations. 

If you were the team captain for your team in previous years, then you can click your profile icon in the top right when you're logged in and select the "profile" box. Click the "my impact" tab and select the "dashboard" box for the campaign you wish to toggle to.

It's easy to send thank-you emails to donors! Simply follow these steps:

1. Log in to your fundraiser dashboard by clicking the "Login" link in the top right
2. Click on the "Email" tab across the center of the page.
3. Add from your contact book, or manually type in, an email address and insert a greeting (such as: Dear Grandma,)
4. Choose the "Thank You" template from the drop down menu.
5. Review email message content and add additional information (optional).
6. Press "Review Email" on bottom right. Once you're ready to send, click "Send 1 Email" or press Cancel to return to the editing page.

You are receiving these emails because we would like to keep you updated on your fundraising efforts. If you wish to stop receiving these updates, please login to your account and click the profile button in the top right corner to edit your account notification preferences.