Find helpful information about the workshop location, travel reimbursement, and healthy and safety.

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Tasks to complete before the workshop

  • Please review and sign the training waiver before the workshop begins.
  • Visit the meal form to tell us about any dietary restrictions and to RSVP for the group dinner.
  • Join the Slack group that we will use for communication purposes and to stay in touch after the workshop. We will add you to the #2024-october-training channel.

Workshop Location

The training workshop will be held at Northwestern Mutual Headquarters located at 805 E. Mason Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202. We will meet in room 2E on the 2nd floor.

If you have trouble finding the building or the room, please use Slack to direct message Jen O'Malley.

Security

All attendees must check in with security upon arrival. Provide your name and identification to receive a security badge that will be used for access to the building.

Nearby Accommodations

If you are traveling to the workshop and staying overnight, the following hotels are either walkable or a short car ride away from the training location.

Nearby hotels:

Travel Reimbursement

Note: This only applies to participants who are not attending the 2024 Young Investigator Summit.

Travel reimbursement up to $500 is available for participants who must travel over 50 miles to attend the workshop. Reimbursement funds will be dispersed a few weeks after the workshop ends via check or ACH.

To qualify for reimbursement:

  • You will need to have included this request in your application.
  • You will be required to provide documentation of travel expenses (such as transportation and lodging receipts) and to fill out a reimbursement form after the workshop ends.
  • You must attend the entirety of the workshop.

Health and Safety

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s Childhood Cancer Data Lab will comply with any governmental requirements related to health and safety. We encourage workshop participants to adhere to US governmental guidance. You may wish to review the CDC COVID-19 data tracker when planning for workshop attendance.

If you are feeling sick, please do not attend the workshop. We will not withhold your deposit if you cannot attend because you are sick.