Walkathon Blog

Walkathon Charity Events

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:48:59 +0000

A walkathon can be a great way to raise money for your organization or special project. Yes, a walkathon is a fundraiser. However, it is much more.

Walkathons are used to let others know about your organization’s mission. These charity events can be used to engage and promote local businesses. They also can be used as a way to identify new volunteers and advocates.

With so many potential benefits coming from one of these walk events, it is no surprise that many organizations are now hosting walkathon fundraising events. There are at least three major items to consider before deciding to get started:

Successful walkathons require significant planning and preparation. You may have attended a walk event in the past that appeared easy. The easier it looks, the more planning and preparation was probably given to it that made it appear easy. Make sure you have several committed volunteers before getting started.
Successful walkathons usually require some money before the fundraising begins and always requires insurance that covers the event. if your organization does not have an adequate insurance that will cover the walkathon, this is an additional cost that must be considered before getting started. Enlisting sponsors to your event can be a great way to raise the startup capital required.
Successful walkathons require something that allows it to stand out above all of the other walkathons and other charity events that are taking place in the same time frame. This something could be some twist to the event itself or it could be something unique about the organization’s mission or project the money is being raised for.

If you still want to hold a walkathon after considering these items, good for you! The purpose of the Walkathon Blog is to provide ideas, tips, resources and stories that will help you in your endeavor.

Enjoy!

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Walkathon Charity Events

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creative group name for breast cancer walk?

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:39:14 +0000

a group of friends and i are going to do the 3-day walk for breast cancer. we’re looking for a really catchy and creative group name. any ideas?

How bout Strides for Lives?

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Giving Back – Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:38:31 +0000

WealthTV takes you to the streets of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. Catch one of the most inspiring charity events ever created as people across the country join to raise money for the fight against breast cancer, here on Giving Back.

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Charity walk for Adventist Development and Relief Agency

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:38:28 +0000

Cornerstone Youth raise funds for ADRA – the Adventist Development and Relief Agency.

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LGSD Blackpool

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:38:26 +0000

Help the Homeless Walkathon – Doorways for Women & Families

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:38:18 +0000

When you join the Help the Homeless Walkathon, you help local nonprofits who are working everyday to prevent and end homelessness in the DC Metro area. Doorways for Women & Families is one of them.

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I need some ideas for a good team name for the AVON Breast Cancer Walk!!!?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:45:06 +0000

So if anyone can throw some ideas out there for me, it would be greatly appreciated. I am forming my own team for the Avon breast cancer walk here in Boston and would like to get some ideas from people. I would like a team name to incorporate anything with breasts (obviously), Boston, cures, anything. Here are some ideas people have already; Boston Bosom Buddies,
Boston Boob Brigade, Saving 2nd Base
Rack and Roll
Magnificent Melons.

Thanks in advance.

- Boobs for the Boobs
- Real Men Save Boobs
- Boston Pink Sox
- Gaht Milk? (boston accented )
- Taking One For The Team

Though, I think Saving 2nd Base is brilliant! Too bad it’s already taken.

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The Breast Cancer 3 Day -Why We Walk!

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:07:24 +0000

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admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:07:15 +0000

Castleblayney Christmas Day Charity Walk 2009

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admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:07:09 +0000

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