Registration

Is there a registration fee?
Yes, a paid registration fee is required to participate. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children.

Can I form a team?
Yes! We encourage everyone who registers to form a team and invite your friends and family to participate with you.

Is everyone on my team required to register?
Team members can either register prior to the event or on the day of the event. Team members who cannot participate in the event can also make a donation to your team.

Do I get a walk t-shirt if I register?
Yes! The first 100 registrants for each event will get a Pump It Up For Platelets! walk t-shirt.

Can participants register on the day of the event?
Yes! PDSA does allow on-site registration but please note that t-shirts are limited so you may not get a shirt if you register on-site.

Can my child participate in the event?
Yes! Pump It Up For Platelets! events are for all ages.

Are pets allowed to participate in the event?
Each Pump It Up For Platelets! location is different so please check with the event organizer to see if pets are allowed.

Fundraising and Donations

How are walk registrations and donations used to help the ITP community?
Every dollar makes a difference! Your contribution helps fund PDSA research and programs for the entire ITP community.

Who should I make a check out to?
Checks can be made out to: Platelet Disorder Support Association. Please make sure to indicate which location you are supporting in the memo section. Once your gift has been received by PDSA, a tax receipt will be mailed or emailed to you. Please send your email address if you would like to receive your receipt this way.

What do I do if a check is made out to me personally?
If a contribution check has been written out to you personally, please deposit this check into your account and issue a check from your account to PDSA. Please include details on the donor so they can receive the proper credit and receipt.

Where do I mail donation checks?
Donations can be mailed to:
Platelet Disorder Support Association
Attn: Pump It Up For Platelets!
8751 Brecksville Road, Suite 150
Cleveland, OH 44141

What if I have a cash donation?
We don’t advise putting cash in the mail. We suggest you deposit any cash donations you receive into your checking account and send a personal check to PDSA. Please include details on the donor so they can receive the proper credit and receipt. Please do not send cash donations, if possible.

Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes! All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

A donor is requesting a Tax ID number; what is that and how do I get that?
A Tax ID number identifies PDSA as a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization. Many donors will request this number to validate their donation as tax-deductible. The Platelet Disorder Support Association’s Tax ID number is 22-3611011.

Will checks and cash donations be added to my individual donation page?
Yes! Once checks or cash donations are received to the PDSA office, they will be added to the proper donation page(s).

How can my company match my donation?
Every company has its own requirements for matching gifts. Check with your company and ask for information on matching gifts. All matching gift paperwork can be submitted to:
Platelet Disorder Support Association
Attn: Pump It Up For Platelets!
8751 Brecksville Road, Suite 150
Cleveland, OH 44141

Please make sure to include the donor information and the team that should receive credit for the donation.

Day-of Event

What happens in inclement weather?
Pump It Up For Platelets! events happen rain or shine. Contact the individual walk organizer to see about event details in the event of inclement weather.

What if I cannot physically participate in the event?
We offer an option of participating in an event virtually, from your own location at your own time. We also understand not everyone can physically walk the event course so we encourage those participants to remain at the start or finish location during the event. Pump It Up For Platelets! events are non-competitive and we want everyone to have a good time.

Can I volunteer at an event?
Absolutely! Volunteers are always welcome. Please contact either the event organizer or the PDSA office to get more details. We would love to have you join us!