WWAD Texas Housekeeping Items

WWAD Texas Housekeeping Items

Thanks for checking out the housekeeping items to start a new Walk with a Doc chapter in Texas sponsored by the Texas Medical Association! Please note the special requirements below to be eligible for this grant:

  • All walks in Texas need to include the participation of a physician (MD or DO), but allied health providers are welcome to join the walks too.
  • Your chapter’s “lead physician” needs to be a current member of the Texas Medical Association. Not sure if your doc is a TMA member? Email us and we’ll check.
  • Chapters are required to commit to one walk per month for at least one full year.
  • We recommend completing the housekeeping items at least 4-6 weeks before your first walk.

Step 1) Sign the Marketing and Licensing Agreement

It is standard practice for us to enter into an agreement that contains the basic terms of use for our logos and also the basic requirements for establishing a walking program. Please let us know if you have any questions or changes. We are flexible!

Sign Electronically
Download the Form

Step 2) Complete the WWAD Application

The application below will ask for information about you, your organization, and your walk location/schedule. Feel free to write “TBD” for anything that’s still in the works and we can update it later.

Click Here for the Online Application

If you’re a medical student, we also ask that you…

  • Find a TMA physician to serve as your Walk with a Future Doc advisor.
  • Find at least one more physician or other healthcare professional to commit to inviting their patients to your walks. The more the merrier!
  • Have each of them fill out a physician commitment flyer or complete this online form.

Step 3) Choose a Membership + Merchandise Package

The Texas Medical Association will cover the cost of your membership and starter pack. If you’d like to upgrade to a larger merchandise package, choose an option below.

Walk with a Doc membership includes the following:

Our team is excited to share all of the best practices that we’ve learned over the years to help make your program successful. We’re easy to reach by phone or email anytime you need us.
All U.S. and Canada chapters will be fully insured under the Walk with a Doc umbrella so you don’t have to absorb any sort of risk. Walkers, physicians, and staff members are covered at your events, and we provide a waiver for all participants to sign.
All leaders will receive access to our online leader portal with a comprehensive marketing guide and editable materials. You’ll also gain access to our curated library of health talk ideas with ready-to-print handouts for your walkers.
Our team will build and maintain a webpage to outline your walk information and anything else you’d like to share about your organization. Your site will also be added to our website map. Click here for a sample.
When you sign up for membership, you will choose one of three merchandise packages to incentivize walkers and help you promote your chapter. See the package options below.

FREE thanks to the Texas Medical Association!

Premier Partner Sponsorship

This is an optional add-on (not required!)

After choosing a merchandise package, maximize your impact by becoming a Premier Partner for $2,500 per year and receive the following benefits:

Co-Branded Marketing & Merchandise:

  • Increase your brand awareness with the opportunity to add your logo to all electronic marketing materials and merchandise (eg. website, banner, t-shirts, etc.)
  • Your logo will be added to the materials in your initial merchandise package, as well as any merchandise orders throughout the year.

International Sponsor Recognition:

  • You’ll be featured on our website sponsor page.
  • Partners are highlighted in our international newsletter and social media accounts throughout the year, including a paid social media advertisement for your kickoff walk.
  • You’ll also have the option to sponsor special events with our other partners.
Click here for the additional Premier Partner paperwork

Mailing Address:

If you need to mail any housekeeping items to us, you can send them to: Walk with a Doc – PO Box 286, Riderwood, MD 21139

Contact Information:

Questions? We’re here to help! Check out this FAQ page, email contact@walkwithadoc.org, or call 614.714.0407.

Additional Resources:

Check out our Guide to Getting Started for a few pre-walk planning tips and suggestions. You’ll receive a full marketing guide and resources once your membership is official.

You can share this WWAD overview or this example presentation with anyone that needs more information.

We’ve also put together a webinar that walks you through the startup process. Please note the $650 starter kit cost mentioned in the webinar is covered by the TMA!