2025 UNCF Walk for Education Chicago
Join us as we take strides towards a brighter future! This year, we’re thrilled to invite you to our 42nd annual UNCF Walk for Education, where the community comes together in support of higher education.
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive @ 39th Street
Agenda:
7:00AM Registration
8:00AM Warm-Up
9:00AM Set Off
Why Walk with Us?
Every step you take helps pave the way for students in need. Your participation supports scholarships, vital programs, and resources that empower young minds across the city. Together, we can make a difference.
How to help:
- Register Now: Sign up as an individual or create a team with friends, family, or coworkers.
- Fundraise: Set a personal goal to collect donations and help amplify our mission—every dollar counts!
- Spread the Word: Share our event with your network to encourage others to join our cause.
Together, let’s walk for a future where every child has access to quality education. Whether you walk, volunteer, or support our mission, your involvement makes a significant impact!
Don’t Miss Out!
Join us as we step into a brighter tomorrow—one step at a time!
Trailblazer Sponsor – $15,000
- Company spokesperson to serve as a Walk Grand Marshal
- Company spokesperson to provide remarks during the Walk for Education opening program
- Interview with local media partners at event
- :15 sec announcement video spots to be aired on local media, online, SM postings, etc.
- Prominent placement on all UNCF mediums: UNCF Chicago webpage, Chicago Walk website, email blitz, newsletters, and SM posts
- :30 sec corporate highlight video on all UNCF mediums
- Sponsor branded route signage and co-branded start & finish signage
- Company recognition on all collaterals (pre-event, event day and post event) as a trailblazer sponsor
- Corporate tent space at the event for use with company banner. (company must provide banner)
- 30 complimentary Walk registrations & T-shirts for participants
Road Runner Sponsor – $10,000
- Company spokesperson to provide remarks during the Walk for Education opening program
- Corporate highlight on all UNCF mediums: UNCF Chicago on webpage, Chicago Walk website, email blitz, and SM posts
- :30 sec corporate highlight video on all UNCF mediums
- Sponsor branded route signage
- Company recognition on all collaterals (pre-event, event day and post event) as a road runner sponsor
- Corporate tent space at the event for use with company banner. (company must provide banner)
- 20 complimentary Walk registrations & T-shirts for participants
Cross Trainer Sponsor – $5,000
- Company spokesperson to provide remarks during the Walk for Education opening program
- Corporate highlight on all UNCF mediums: UNCF Chicago on webpage, Chicago Walk website, email blitz, and SM posts
- Co-branded sponsor route signage
- Company recognition on all collaterals (pre-event, event day and post event) as a cross trainer sponsor
- Corporate tent space at the event for use with company banner. (company must provide banner)
- 10 complimentary Walk registrations & T-shirts for participants
