The 25th annual Walk for the Future will be held on Saturday August 24, 2024!
2024 Locations
Cedar Rapids
- Noelridge Park Creekside Pavilion
- 4900 Council St. NE
- Walk Day Registration beings at 8:00am
- Walk Start Time: 9:00am
*Clarinda*
- As of July 18- Due to lack of registrations the Clarinda location has been cancelled. We encourage you to register for any of our 6 other locations!
Dubuque
- Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- 3800 Arboretum Dr.
- Walk Day Registration beings at 8:00am
- Walk Start Time: 9:00am
Fort Dodge
- Oleson Park Shelter
- 1400 Oleson Park Ave
- Walk Day Registration beings at 10:30am
- Walk Start Time: 11:30am
Le Mars
- Le Mars Municipal Shelter House
- 813 Park Lane NW
- Walk Day Registration beings at 8:30am
- Walk Start Time: 9:45am
Urbandale
- Walker Johnston Park Giovannetti Shelter
- 8900 Douglas Ave
- Walk Day Registration beings at 9:30am
- Walk Start Time: 10:30am
Washington
- Sunset Park
- Corner of W Madison St. & South Ave
- Walk Day Registration beings at 8:30am
- Walk Start Time: 9:30am
Our annual walk is a statewide family event for SIDS and SUID families to meet or connect, communities to show support, and for each of us to remember and celebrate the lives of Iowa babies. This is an opportunity to support families while creating advocacy for SIDS, SUID and safe sleep. Funds raised at the annual walk are used for the daily operation of the Iowa SIDS Foundation, such as grief resources for newly bereaved Iowans, educational materials and presentations to Iowa healthcare and childcare providers, and to support SIDS/SUID research.
Thank you to the 2024 Walk for the Future Silver, Gold and Diamond Level Sponsors!
Silver Level
Cumming American Legion Post 562
Dunes Dental 4 Kids
Floyd Valley Healthcare
John and Lorene Rexwinkel
Northwest Iowa Endodontics
Schuster Co.
The DaMar Company
Tight Lines Consultancy LLC
UnityPoint OBGYN Fort Dodge
Cedar Memorial Funeral Homes
House of Q 2
Ed and Gerry Sue Krienert
The Mail House
WALK FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why should I register early and not just on Walk Day?
Those who register on or before August 1st will save money and are guaranteed a shirt in the size you need. Long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts are only available to those who register before/on August 1st.
A note for those who choose to register on Walk Day- if you register in-person on Walk day you are not guaranteed a shirt in your size. We will attempt to provide you with the requested size with the "extras" provided to each location. If we are unable we will attempt to fill our request after the Walk with any leftovers from other locations. To be fiscally responsible, additional shirts are not ordered after the event. By registering on Walk day you are agreeing to these terms. The registration fee on Walk day is your "admission" to the event and helps support the mission of the Iowa SIDS Foundation.
Is the walk always in the same cities and/or parks?
The walk locations, both cities and parks, are completely dependent on volunteers and availability. If you are interested in bringing a Walk location near you in the future please contact casey@iowasids.org
What happens if it rains?
We will walk rain or shine, so you might want to bring an umbrella…just in case! In the event of lightning, the walk would be delayed until the storm passes. If it appears to be an all-day weather event, the walk would be cancelled, and no refunds given. Delays or cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page and on our website, under the events tab.
Do I have to pay to walk if I don’t want a shirt?
The Walk for the Future is our primary fundraiser. Like all other walk fundraisers, the registration fee is how revenue is generated. For that fee, you’re receiving entrance to the event for one participant, and you will also receive one Walk t-shirt.
We will not turn away participants who would like to be at the event but are financially unable to pay the registration fee. You will still need to sign a consent, will not receive a t-shirt, and we do encourage and appreciate you considering any donation that you are financially able to share.
What are the walk proceeds used for?
The revenue generated at the annual walk is primarily used for our day-to-day operations that support our mission of support, education, and hope. An example being such things as staff, support materials, peer contact trainings, memorials, safe sleep presentations, and our annual research donation.
How do I make sure my baby’s name is on the walk shirt?
A parental consent form is mailed to new families and can also be requested from the office by email or telephone. We do require written parental consent to include your baby’s name. If you need a form, it can be requested by email at info@iowasids.org or by calling the office at 515-965-7655. Not sure if you have one on file? PLEASE CALL! We will be happy to check for you. All names DO need to be received no later than July 26 to ensure adequate time for shirt design and printing. A parental consent form IS different that the liability waiver located on the registration that you are asked to sign.
How can I have a walk in my community?
There is a lot of behind the scenes work that happens before that 4th Saturday of August, planning for the walk begins shortly after the New Year! If you are interested in possibly hosting a walk for your community in 2025, please contact Casey at the office. She will be happy to explore walk timeframes, distances to other walk locations, and the responsibilities of each walk coordinator before any final commitments are made.
I didn’t see my questions?
No worries, we are happy to help. If you did not see the question or answer you were seeking, please call 515-965-7655 or email info@iowasids.org and our staff will be happy to assist.
