LODGING

• Lodging: Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda - 6711 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 Please note, your $1,000 Fundraising Goal covers a 2-night stay.  Walkers are welcome to come a day earlier and/or stay a day later.  However, this will be at the partipant's own expense.  If you do not request a roommate, you will be paired with another participant.  
  
  While we appreciate the desire for moral support, only the fundraising walkers are accommodated at the hotel.  If you plan to bring a family member, please contact the C.O.P.S. National Office to discuss your situation and additional costs.

MEALS

• Meals: All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch are provided for the walkers.  We will do our best to make accomodations for food allergies.  Any special dietary requests aside from allergies will need to be provided by participant.

TRAINING

• Training: Our 25-miles journey will be challenging, even for those who are completely prepared.  Please take your training seriously, but don't be intimidated.  You can do this!  The more you train, the more energy you will have left to enjoy the experience.  

COST & FUNDRAISING

• Cost & Fundraising: There is not a registration fee to participate in COPS Walk events; however participants, whether walking as an individual, or as part of a team, must raise a minumum of $1,000 per person.  For instance, if you are on a team and your team has 5 members, $5,000 must be raised in total.  If you do not need lodging, you can raise a minumum of $750 per walker.
• Your Expenses: Your own expenses will include travel to and from your home to the hotel (i.e. driving or flying expenses), hotel incidentals, and Sunday evening dinner (and Hotel) if you need to stay an additional night.
• Donations: Let your potential donors know they can donate online through your COPS Walk Southwest page.  Just copy your personal fundraiser URL address that was created when you registered and attach it to your emails, or share it on social media outlets.  All checks you receive should be made payable to "C.O.P.S." and in the memo line noted "your name - CWTW 25" and mailed to: C.O.P.S. Attn - CWTW 25 - PO Box 3199, Camdenton MO 65020  
• Offline Donations: It's a good idea to send in your offline donations (checks), with a pledge sheet at least once monthly.  Please do not send cash - convert it to a personal check or money order before mailing it in.  If you would like your donors to receive a thank you letter with a tax receipt, please include their complete name and address on the pledge sheet.

PRIZE MENU

• $2,500 & Above: Individuals who raise $2,500+ will receive an engraved coin as a tribute to their outstanding support of C.O.P.S.
• C.O.P.S. Awards: C.O.P.S. will give two special awards: the Top Individual Fundraiser will receive an award and the Top Fundraising Team will receive an award.

All donations must be received by Friday, September 12, 2025, to be considered for these awards.

TIPS FOR RAISING MONEY

• Don't forget to ask everyone you meet to support you in your fundraising efforts!  Ask them for $10 or $20 - small amounts can make a difference!  Ask not only your co-workers, family, and friends, but your hairdresser or barber, your mail carrier, your kids' teachers, your clients, your baker, your favorite store owners, and others you interact with regularly. 

VOLUNTEERING

• To keep expenses down, we have to limit the hotel space to those walking.  In some circumstances, we can pair a volunteer with a participant in a hotel room; however, each circumstance is unique.  If you plan to volunteer at COPS Walk To The Wall and need a hotel room, please contact the C.O.P.S. National Office immediately at (573) 346-4911, so we can work on a plan for your weekend stay.  

Registration Deadline: Registration ends Friday, September 12, 2025.

Please contact the C.O.P.S. Development Office at (573) 346-4911 or cops_development@nationalcops.org