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June 6, 2026 ~ 8 AM to 12 PM ~ Village Manor

About the Walk

Steps of Support is a meaningful relay-style walk to raise awareness for four chronic conditions that affect many Village Manor residents:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and COPD.

Participants are paired with a resident of Village Manor to walk with.  Most residents will only complete one lap around the trail, after which participants will complete their pledged laps for prize entry.

This is not a race to the finish, although there is some friendly competition involved.
This event focuses more on awareness through connection, compassion, and physical activity.

  • Every step supports awareness.
  • Every participant makes a difference.
  • Every resident gains a meaningful experience.

How it Works

  1. Register Online
    Complete your registration between April 1 – April 30 to ensure your OPTIONAL t-shirt order.  Orders will be placed on May 1.
    You may register and pay on the same day of the event, but t-shirts may not be available.  

    Want a t-shirt but don’t want to walk?  You can confirm your t-shirt order through the registration portal.

    Registration of $10 and t-shirt payment of $20-22, will be expected upon arrival to event when you check in.  CASH OR CHECK ONLY PLEASE.
    MHS EMPLOYEES – You will pay registration of $10 on the day of the event, but you may pick your t-shirt up from the Caring Hearts Gift Shop and have the option for payroll deduction if you so choose.

  2. Choose Your Lap Pledge
    Select 1, 3, or 5 laps. One lap = one circle around the Village Manor walking trail.  For our competitive participants, walk the most laps for the event and win the grand prize!

  3. Walk with a Resident
    –   This is a come and go event as residents of Village Manor will be ready to walk at various times between 8am and noon.
    –   Upon your arrival to the event, you will be paired with a resident of Village Manor who will join you for the first lap of your walk. Most residents are unable to walk more than one lap, and many residents use wheelchairs. Residents in wheelchairs will be helped by a staff member, you will not be expected to assist.  If and when the resident chooses to stop walking, then you will continue additional pledged laps.

  4. Complete Your Pledge
    –   All participants will receive a pin and certificate for event participation.
    –   Finish your pledged laps to qualify for prize drawings.  For pledge laps not finished, participant names will be placed in the tier level that was reached. Everyone has a chance to win!

Prizes and Incentives

Complete your lap pledge and be entered for fun prize drawings!

  • 1 Lap Finishers → Prize Drawing

  • 3 Lap Finishers → Prize Drawing

  • 5 Lap Finishers → Prize Drawing

Grand Prize: The participant who walks the most laps of the event will win a beautiful quilt created by MHS Volunteer, Stephanie Leshovsky.

What to Expect, Explore, and Learn

Education Stops

Along the trail, there will be four stations, each highlighting one of the chronic conditions:

  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  • COPD

  • Alzheimer’s/Dementia

  • Parkinson’s Disease

Food & Refreshments

Each stop highlighting a chronic condition will include a fun treat, such as:
🍿 Popcorn | 🍧 Snow cones | 🥤 Root beer floats | 🌭 Hot dog lunch

Additional Engagement

  • YOGA
    Start your walk with some YOGA instruction provided by Group Fitness Instructor, Amanda Johnson, from Impact Sports & Fitness.

  • Community Garden
    The garden is another stop along the trail.  This feature promotes wellness, nutrition, and connection for the community and Village Manor residents.  Learn how you can get involved with the community garden.

  • Buy a Brick Program
    As you walk around Village Manor you might happen to see some personalized brick along the way.  You can also leave your mark on Village Manor pathways with a personalized brick.  Dedicate a brick to someone you love, or dedicate a brick with words of inspiration.  Information will be available if this interests you.

  • Upcoming MHS Education Health Session – Monday, June 8, 2026 @ 5:30PM
    Get information about the June Health Education Session on Chronic Illness, perfectly aligned with the walk’s awareness focus.

  • Additional Resources
    Other resources available from Home Health & Hospice of Dickinson County, Heartland Health Care Clinic, Senior Life Solutions, and MHS Volunteer programs.

REGISTER TODAY!

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Village Manor Walking Trail

$10 Registration
$20 T-Shirt OPTIONAL (register by April 30 to ensure t-shirt order)

*Registration and t-shirt payments will be paid  in the form of cash or check only, and will be expected at check in on the day of the event on June 7.  

ATTENTION MHS Employees!!! You will have the option to pick up t-shirts prior to the event from the Caring Hearts Gift Shop, and use payroll deduction if desired.   You will pay your $10.00 registration fee at check in on the day of the event on June 7.

 

REGISTER HERE

Become a Sponsor

Support Village Manor and gain recognition in the community! Proceeds help fund the Village Manor Resident Fund, providing quality-of-life items and experiences for residents.
*Please note the deadlines for sponsorship opportunities.  This allows for the appropriate preparation and order times.

Sponsorship Opportunities

🥇 Gold Sponsor – $500 (deadline May 1)

  • Yard Sign placed on the walking trail with logo or individual dedication.

  • Recognition on event print materials and social media

  • Recognition on event webpage

🥈 Silver Sponsor – $250 (deadline May 22)

  • Recognition on event print materials and social media

  • Recognition on event webpage

🥉 Bronze Sponsor – $100 (deadline May 22)

  • Recognition on event print materials and social media

Click the link below to make and donation and become a sponsor!  You can donate online or through the mail.  Be sure to designate your funds to “Village Manor Relay Walk”.

Become an event sponsor and DONATE to Memorial Health Foundation

Other Support Options:
Help make this event even more special by donating raffle prizes! Event participants will have chances to win prizes for laps pledged, and residents will have their own opportunity to win fun items in the resident raffle.

Suggested items include t-shirts, gift baskets, baked goods, hygiene products, board games, puzzles, and more. If you’d like to contribute a prize specifically for our resident raffle, please call us to arrange this generous donation.  785-263-1431

We truly appreciate your support!