FAQ June 6, 2021 YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS. At the Detroit Zoo WE'VE GOT ANSWERS. Water tower Parking Lot What Exactly Is Stampede Scleroderma? Stampede Scleroderma is a family-friendly fundraiser that the Scleroderma Foundation Michigan Chapter has been hosting for the past 42 years to raise funds for their three-fold mission: to provide educational and emotional support to people with scleroderma and their families; to stimulate and support research designed to identify the cause and cure of scleroderma as well as improve methods of treatment; and, to enhance the public's awareness of this disease. Who Does This Event Benefit? All proceeds benefit the Scleroderma Foundation Michigan Chapter. For more information about the Michigan Chapter, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events: • Visit scleroderma.org/Michigan • Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/SclerodermaFoundationMichigan • Follow us on Twitter at @SclerodermaMI • Registration website: scleroderma.org/stampede Where Is The Event Held? The event is held at the Detroit Zoo, which is located at 8450 West 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, MI. Just look for the big water tower. You can’t miss it! This year, all activities, including check-in and same-day registration, will be held in the Water Tower parking lot. How Can I Participate? Virtual and in-person registration is $35 per person for anyone three and up.

The registration fee is the same for in-person attendees and virtual attendees.

In-person attendees will experience family-friendly activities in the Water Tower parking lot, an event T-shirt, snack items and access to vendors and educational speakers.

PLEASE NOTE: There are a limited number of wheelchairs and scooters available for rental at the zoo. If you will need one on the day of the event, we recommend checking in advance to ensure they are available.

scleroderma.org/stampede twitter.com/sclerodermami sclerodermafoundationmichigan Can My Group Register As A Team? Yes! Two of our largest teams previously had over 50 members, and we’d love to see you beat the record. Grab your friends and family and their friends and family and come out to have some fun and support a great cause. Register your team at scleroderma.org/stampede. Can my team dress up with shirts and socks? We encourage every team to get creative with their outfits! This year, we’re asking teams to wear custom, fun T-shirts on race day. Your team will stand out as you stand together. Whether you buy them or design them – we can’t wait to see. The team with the most creative T-shirts will receive a prize. I HAVE A ZOO PASS, CAN I USE IT? The Detroit Zoo will not honor any zoo passes and all guests must register for Stampede Scleroderma to receive a zoo ticket for event day. You must register online prior to the day of the event or register the morning of the event before 8:20 a.m. This includes children in strollers who are two years and older. How Much Does It Cost, And When Does It Start? Registration Info* Stampede Registrant Virtual Participant

Registration cost before 6/4 $35 $35

Registration cost on race day $40

Event-day registration opens 7:00 a.m.

Registration Closes 8:30 a.m.

Online registration closes June 3 at midnight.

All children age 2 and older must have a zoo ticket to enter the gates.

*All participants who register online will receive a T-shirt. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed only for participants who register before May 7, 2021. I’m not a morning person. Can I please come later? Participants who enter the zoo gates after 10:25 a.m. will be subject to additional zoo fees. I don’t like using online transactions. Can I mail in a registration form?

The Scleroderma Foundation’s website is very secure. Our national office processes all credit card information through a secured site. Rest assured, your information is not stored. However, if you prefer to register by mail, download the registration form from our website, fill it out and mail it to: Scleroderma Foundation 23999 Telegraph Road Southfield, MI 48033 What If I Forget To Register? Can I Still Participate In The Race? While we encourage everyone to register online, event-day registration is available. See the chart for registration times. Where Is Registration Located? Registration is located in the Water Tower parking lot. There will be one registration area organized alphabetically for all attendees who pre-registered online, and a second area for those who are registering on event day. Do I Need To Raise Pledges In Order To Participate In This Event? As this is our largest fundraiser of the year, fundraising is strongly encouraged. Your generosity and the monetary support of your friends and family will help us fund our educational events and support groups, spread awareness for the disease, reach more medical professionals, and continue to support research and a cure for scleroderma. To help us raise the money we need to make this disease extinct, visit scleroderma.org/stampede today to create your own personal fundraising page. The more money you raise, the closer we get to a cure. What Exactly Do You Do With The Funds I Raise? Every dollar raised goes directly to the Scleroderma Foundation’s three-fold mission: To provide educational and emotional support to people with scleroderma and their families; to stimulate and support research designed to identify the cause and cure of scleroderma as well as improve methods of treatment; and, to enhance the public's awareness of this disease. Where Do I Park? You can park in the main Detroit Zoo lot at no extra charge. Will There Be Food? Yes! Not only will there be snacks and drinks, there will also be entertainment, mascots and a tin can raffle. Will There Be Photos? Yes! We have professional photographers who will capture you, your team and the whole stampede from start to finish. Plus, we will have a photobooth! Feel free to bring your own cameras as well to capture photos throughout the day. Make sure to like the Scleroderma Foundation Michigan Chapter on Facebook to see all event photos. Can I Get A Refund? Sorry. No refunds, no returns and no transferring registration to another person. But, you can take comfort in knowing that 100% of the proceeds benefit the Scleroderma Foundation Michigan Chapter. What If I Still Have Questions? Feel free to contact Laura Dyas at [email protected] or at (248) 595-8526.

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