Registration

Why should I attend this event?

Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County is a 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization. We hold this annual event in order to raise crucial funds to ensure that our support services and programs are available “at no cost” to those who need them. Moreover, we offer a wonderful day of community for our members, their friends and family, so we may celebrate each other’s successes. Visit our website www.esnoc.org for more information.

How do I register for the Epilepsy Walk OC online?

Team captains, volunteers, families, and individual participants should click the center button “Register Here!” Select from the following:

  • Start a Team to become a Team Captain
  • Join a Team to find an existing team
  • Join as an Individual and have your own personal page
  • Register Multiple People if you have a group and each person wants his/her individual personal page
  • Register Family if you have multiple people who will share a single personal page

Complete the registration information:

  • Create a Username and Password, write down this information and keep it someplace safe.

Personal Web Page Link

  • This is a convenient option that will allow you to create an easier URL address. (See the next question for more information)

You have an option to pay your registration fees online or offline.

  • Registering “Online” allows you to charge your registration fees by credit card.
  • Register “Offline” does not require a credit card transaction, instead you may mail a check for the registration fee to ESNOC, 1500 Adams Ave, #301, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; or you must bring your registration fee on the day of the walk.

Setting up your Head Quarters (Customize Your Personal Webpage)

  • Once you have Login into your HQ, click on the My Webpage tab.
    You may select from the default photos or upload your own image. It must be .jpg or .gif files; the image size must fit 300×234 pixels, and be no larger than 50KB. If you need assistance please email the photo(s) you would like resized and I will return the images to size, click here for help.
Why should I register online?

Registering online lets us know you are planning on attending so we may ensure your lunch and t-shirt. More importantly, this website can increase your success at fund raising: making it easy to invite friends to your event webpage, keeping track of your progress, and raising awareness about the walk, epilepsy and our organization.

What is the long website address that I received in my confirmation receipt?

This website address will take you to your personal donation page. This address link is automatically included in any emails that are sent through the email center in event headquarters after you have logged into the website. You can also copy and paste this link into any other form of email.

Can friends and family make a donation to a Participant by going through the main website?

Yes. On the home page of the website, friends and family can locate a Participant by clicking on the “Sponsor Participant” button. By typing in the name of the Participant, they will be directed to the Participant’s personalized pledge page.

What if the donation to a participant or team is by check or cash?

Donations made by check or cash, is an “offline” donation and the participant or team captain may enter the information on his or her HQ page to add toward your their goal. This will appear as a “pending” donation. When ESNOC receives the check and/or cash we will complete the transaction. You should receive an email receipt verifying receipt and entry of the offline donation.

How does Epilepsy Support Network utilize the contributions?

To get more information on how Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County uses contributions, please visit our website at www.esnoc.org call us at (714) 916-0456 for more information. ESNOC is a 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt non-profit organization. You may find our tax information on Guidestar and out tax ID is 27-0681680. All of the proceeds from this event will go toward ensuring that our support services and programs are available “at no cost” to those who need them.

Who May Attend the Event?
This event is open to the public, attendees may arrive at any time of the day before 2pm. Walk-on participants may register that morning without penalty and carnival attendees may purchase tickets and bid on auction items that day. We encourage early registration otherwise lunches and t-shirts are subject to availability. Remember, early registration may also encourage those to raise more donations.

Ways to Donate

What ways can I donate?

Corporate Sponsor – Corporate sponsors mean a lot to our event by substantiating our cause and contributing to our financial goals. We have five Levels to fit any budget. Sign up now by downloading and sending them a Corporate Sponsor letter.

Auction Items – Our attendees enjoy the Silent Auction, it’s fun to peruse the tables while the kids are playing games. Ask the local businesses you frequent or friends with businesses for merchandise, gift certificates or professional services. Start now. Download an Auction letter to hand out.

Underwriting – Gifts-in-Kind and our Wish List help us defray event expenses. If you or your business can offer a service as a donation; or sponsor a wish list item, contact us now. Sponsor wish list here! 

Team Captains – Team captains are our biggest fundraisers as they inspire family and friends to donate or attend our event! Amaze yourself and sign up as a Team Captain or join forces and be a co-captain. Just ask one of our past years captains how they did it!

Volunteer – Donating your time when there is so much to do is a great way to help: planning, registration, decorations, carnival, auction, set up and break down. Let us know you are interested.

Participant – Join us to see what fun it is! Sign up today!

All about Corporate Sponsors

Corporate Sponsorships mean a lot to our event because they substantiate our cause and contribute to our financial goals. With five Corporate Levels to fit any budget, we will proudly list your business! Businesses can sign up online or download and mail the Corporate Sponsor form with their check made payable to:

Epilepsy Support Network of OC
1500 Adams Ave, #301, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

All about the Auction

As a favorite attraction at our Epilepsy Walk, this can only be as great as the items donated. We ask every family to donate at least one item to the auction. Ask your friends with businesses or local merchants.

  • Gift Cards: restaurants, movie passes, and popular stores
  • Beauty & Fitness: spa treatments, personal training & fitness sessions, salon services and products
  • Home, Garden & Art: photography & portraits, home & garden furniture, home accessories
  • For Him & Her: jewelry, watches, gift certificate from favorite boutiques, sports & events, signed sports memorabilia, rounds of golf, golf lessons, concert tickets, performing arts/theater tickets, sporting good store items or gift certificates
  • Kids’ Stuff: Nintendo switch, dolls/dollhouses, snowboards/skateboards, xbox/games, surfboard or skim boards, popular toys, bicycles, children’s books, kids’ jewelry, Apple products
  • Kids’ Activities: theme park tickets, zoo or museum passes, tutoring gift certificates, music or art classes, sports lessons, dance & gymnastics classes, summer camps, birthday party activities (DJ, caricature artist, et.)
  • Maybe you can think of more, be creative and use your imagination!

Regifting is welcome! We will take any unused gift cards!

 

All about Underwriting

Underwriting helps ESNOC to defray the costs of this event. Two ways to help fundraise are through Gifts-in-Kind and our Wish List. Gifts-in-Kind are donations that come from services you can provide in lieu of us paying for an outside service. Our Wish List includes sponsorship requests for itemized costs such as: carnival booths, postage stamps, printing of event material, event t-shirt, balloon arch, bounce house, event decorations, photographer and the DJ.