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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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admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:43 +0000

This year I am walking the 3 day breast cancer walk for the first time. I have read advice on the shoes to wear but I’m stuck. I am a flip flop type of person and I want something comfortable.
Are the vibrant 5 fingers good? Or Keens.?
Or what’s the best tennis shoe to wear.

Hiking boots or trainers.

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How long should I start training before walking a full marathon?

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:42 +0000

I’m preparing to walk a full marathon with Canadian Diabetes Association in December. For how long should I prepare?

i think you should starting training now.

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How do I set up a charity walk/run?

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:42 +0000

I’m planning a charity walk/run and I don’t know how to fundraise for it, publicize it, or which sponsors I should get and what the sponsors should provide. Any help please?

First you need Written permission from the Nonprofit to raise funds in their name. You need a letter to obtain permits and sponsors. Most nonprofits will send you a fund raising kit with all the information and forms you need to make your event a success.

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Where can I find a good sample donation solicitation letter for our school’s walkathon?

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:41 +0000

We are having our first annual PTA sponsored walkathon this spring. I need to start soliciting donations right away. I’m not a very comfortable writer, so i’d like to find some sample donation solitiation letters to help me write it. We are going to be asking local (and out of area) businesses to donate items that can either be given away as prizes to the kids or auctioned off to the parents in a silent auction. I’ve never planned a walkathon before, so any help you can offer would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Is this Walkman to benefit a special charity, if so call them and they can help you with this. If this is collecting Money from the community for the PTA ask others for there in put, and don’t forget you must send Thank Yous to the businesses who donated to you. Try asking printing companies, they might have samples.

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admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:35:41 +0000

My senior project class is putting together a dog walk to benefit Humane Society of the United States, Dogs Deserve Better, and Wilderwood. We’re a little stuck on what to name the event, and I was hoping for some creative suggestions. Help please?

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admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:34:32 +0000

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admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:00:09 +0000

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