FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE ON A TEAM?
We encourage people to form teams, and there is no maximum number of team members. Please note that the Pull for Wishes requires teams of six people. If your team has more than six people, you may create multiple Pull for Wishes teams on event day, or some team members can pull twice.
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER?
The sooner the better. Participants that begin their team and fundraising efforts early out perform their peers and enjoy their participation the most! Make-A-Wish staff and volunteers are happy to help you develop a fundraising success plan! Ready to sign up?
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Registration opens at 8:00 am and you should plan to arrive for the event(s) you’re participating in at least 45 minutes prior to when they start.
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO THE WALK?
Yes. Please bring supplies to clean up after your pet and keep dogs on leashes.
CAN I HAVE A BIKE, SKATEBOARD, OR ROLLERBLADES IN THE WALK?
Bikes, skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted on the course. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are permitted.
IS THERE A RACE COMPONENT?
The event includes a fun run, but please note this is not a timed race. The run begins at the same time as the walk.
WHERE DO I SEND DONATIONS?
If you receive a check, after entering it in on your offline donations, please mail it to:
Make-A-Wish Attn: Brave the Bay
1333 Broadway, Suite 200, Oakland CA, 94612
**Please be sure to include the participant and team name in the memo line to receive proper credit. You can also turn in funds at Brave the Bay. Any money raised online is already accounted for, you are all set!
WHO SHOULD CHECKS BE MADE PAYABLE TO?
Please make checks payable to Make-A-Wish.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
There will be limited event parking available at the end of Van Ness Avenue, a very short walk from the event. Or, try these paid lots: Ghirardelli Square (900 North Point Street), Beach Street (655 Beach Street), Anchorage Square (2800 Leavenworth Street)
HOW DO I GET TO AQUATIC PARK?
From South Bay:
North on 101, take the Daly City/Downtown SF exit onto I-280 N toward Port of SF. Take left exit and continue on King Street which will turn into the Embarcadero which will turn into North Point Street. Turn right on HYDE Street.
From East Bay:
Take I-80 W ramp (San Francisco Bay Bridge). Take the Fremont Street exit toward Folsom Street. Turn left on Folsom Street. Turn left on the Embarcadero which will turn into North Point Street. Turn right on Hyde Street.
From North Bay:
Travel south over Golden Gate Bridge. Continue on US-101 South. Bear left on Marina Blvd. Turn right on Laguna Street. Turn on left Bay Street. Turn left on Van Ness Avenue. Turn right on North Point Street. Turn left on Hyde Street.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Make-A-Wish: events@sf.wish.org or (415) 402-2765.
We encourage people to form teams, and there is no maximum number of team members. Please note that the Pull for Wishes requires teams of six people. If your team has more than six people, you may create multiple Pull for Wishes teams on event day, or some team members can pull twice.
WHEN SHOULD I REGISTER?
The sooner the better. Participants that begin their team and fundraising efforts early out perform their peers and enjoy their participation the most! Make-A-Wish staff and volunteers are happy to help you develop a fundraising success plan! Ready to sign up?
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
Registration opens at 8:00 am and you should plan to arrive for the event(s) you’re participating in at least 45 minutes prior to when they start.
- 8:00 am: Registration, Breakfast and Fun Stuff Booths
- 9:00 am: 5K Walk for Wishes
- 10:30 am: Plunge for Wishes
- 11:00 am-1:00pm: Pull for Wishes
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO THE WALK?
Yes. Please bring supplies to clean up after your pet and keep dogs on leashes.
CAN I HAVE A BIKE, SKATEBOARD, OR ROLLERBLADES IN THE WALK?
Bikes, skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted on the course. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are permitted.
IS THERE A RACE COMPONENT?
The event includes a fun run, but please note this is not a timed race. The run begins at the same time as the walk.
WHERE DO I SEND DONATIONS?
If you receive a check, after entering it in on your offline donations, please mail it to:
Make-A-Wish Attn: Brave the Bay
1333 Broadway, Suite 200, Oakland CA, 94612
**Please be sure to include the participant and team name in the memo line to receive proper credit. You can also turn in funds at Brave the Bay. Any money raised online is already accounted for, you are all set!
WHO SHOULD CHECKS BE MADE PAYABLE TO?
Please make checks payable to Make-A-Wish.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
There will be limited event parking available at the end of Van Ness Avenue, a very short walk from the event. Or, try these paid lots: Ghirardelli Square (900 North Point Street), Beach Street (655 Beach Street), Anchorage Square (2800 Leavenworth Street)
HOW DO I GET TO AQUATIC PARK?
From South Bay:
North on 101, take the Daly City/Downtown SF exit onto I-280 N toward Port of SF. Take left exit and continue on King Street which will turn into the Embarcadero which will turn into North Point Street. Turn right on HYDE Street.
From East Bay:
Take I-80 W ramp (San Francisco Bay Bridge). Take the Fremont Street exit toward Folsom Street. Turn left on Folsom Street. Turn left on the Embarcadero which will turn into North Point Street. Turn right on Hyde Street.
From North Bay:
Travel south over Golden Gate Bridge. Continue on US-101 South. Bear left on Marina Blvd. Turn right on Laguna Street. Turn on left Bay Street. Turn left on Van Ness Avenue. Turn right on North Point Street. Turn left on Hyde Street.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Make-A-Wish: events@sf.wish.org or (415) 402-2765.