2021 South Dakota Walk Details

East to West, and North to South, all communities are touched by this disease. The strength of ALS support shines through on Walk Day as we have come together at different Walk locations to honor those affected by ALS and raise critical funds to advance research, care, and advocacy for the ALS community.

This year, our Chapter wants to tap into all the communities’ momentum to create an even bigger Walk to Defeat ALS. As we Walk Your Way in 2021, we will be representing South Dakota with a resounding and emphatic message: We are committed to supporting our loved ones with ALS and finding a cause and cure for this disease. Wherever you are and whatever your connection, we can all rally as one on Walk Day!

Rapid City + Sioux Falls + everywhere in between = The South Dakota Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, August 21, 2021

If you have any questions about the Walk to Defeat ALS, website, or fundraising assistance, please reach out to me at Stacey@alsmn.org or 612-672-0484.

With gratitude, 

Stacey Donovan

GUIDEBOOK

This year's Walk Guidebook is redesigned with YOU in mind. Whether you're a returning Team Captain or a first-time participant, our Walk Guidebook is loaded with helpful info and ideas to make the most out of the Walk to Defeat ALS experience.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

WAY YOUR WAY TEAM KIT

To help you celebrate the Walk to Defeat ALS in your community, teams that raise $1,000+ will receive a Walk Your Way Team Kit delivered to the Team Captain! Kits include sidewalk chalk, balloons, noisemakers, ALS branded gear, and more for your Walk Day activity.  

PERSONALIZED WALK SIGN

Order your very own personalized Walk to Defeat ALS sign, which we will ship directly to you. Place it in your yard, window, at your office, or wherever people will see it to spread the word to others. Signs are $30 and include shipping. 

T-SHIRTS

Participants who've raised $100 will get a t-shirt. This benefit is awarded to individuals, not teams or donors, so make sure the donations to your personal fundraising record add up!

MERCHANDISE SHOP 

Show your support of the Walk to Defeat ALS by picking up some branded swag from the ALS Merchandise Shop.

FUNDRAISING WITH FACEBOOK

You can raise money for the Walk through Facebook! Connect your Walk page with Facebook's fundraising platform to gather support from your network. Check out this video to get started.

ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING TIPS & TOOLS 

Pledge Sheet
Print this worksheet out and keep track of your donations.

Deposit Slip
Mailing donations to The ALS Association before the Walk? Fill out this deposit slip to ensure we credit your fundraising efforts.

Sample Fundraising Letters
We are here to help you get past your writer’s block. In addition to the message templates in the Participant Center's email feature, you can use these sample letters to recruit team members and ask for donations.

Walk to Defeat ALS App
You can fundraise on the go by sending emails and texts, monitoring your progress, and updating your page all with the Walk to Defeat ALS mobile app.