Freedom 13 Pub Crawl

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:​

GENERAL QUESTIONS

1. Is there a registration fee?

No, there is not a registration fee for starting a fundraising page as an individual or a team

2. Where does the money go?

100% of the money raised from The Freedom 13 Pub Crawl directly supports The Freedom 13 Recreational Retreat Villages Project. 

3. Where does The Freedom 13 Pub Crawl take place?

Each participating bar or restaurant can create their own personal event on their fundraising page to celebrate Jared's birthday! 

4. How long does the campaign run?

The Freedom 13 Pub Crawl campaign will begin on December 4, 2023 and end on February 26th, 2024 with most events being held in Jared's honor on February 25th. 

5. I don't want to start a fundraising page, can I sponsor the campaign?

Of course! A list of our sponsorship opportunities are listed here: Be a Sponsor (onecause.com)

6. Is there a deadline to register for a fundraising page?

No. You can register for a fundraising page up until the close of the campaign. 

7. How do I support the bars and restaurants participating in the Pub Crawl?

Use the search tool to find your favorite local bars and restaurants already signed up for a fundraising page. You can show your support by donating directly to their fundraising page or participating in their events. 

8. What if I want some Pub Crawl swag or gear?

Please visit The Freedom 13 website to shop for F13 and Pub Crawl gear! 

9. What do I do if I have a question that is not answered here?

Please feel free to contact Mark Schmitz at: mark@thefreedom13.com


DONATIONS

How do I make a donation with a check/cash and not a credit card?

Make the check out to The Freedom 13 and in the memo section write the person/team you would like your donation to be credited to and mail it to:

The Freedom 13

C/O Mark Schmitz
552 Elm Creek Dr. 
Wentzville, MO 63385

FUNDRAISING

1. Is there a minimum amount I need to fundraise in order to walk?

No. There is no minimum fundraising goal in order to participate in The Freedom 13 Pub Crawl.  We will gratefully accept any amount and all of the funds raised go to support The Freedom 13 Veteran Recreational Village Project. There are many incentives for different fundraising levels. 

2. What should I do to fundraise for The Freedom 13 Pub Crawl?

We have a whole page dedicated to helping you fundraise including toolkits and tips. To check out these tips and toolkits just click here!

WEBSITE AND ONLINE FUNDRAISING
1. Are there advantages to fundraising online?

Yes. The Freedom 13 Pub Crawl website is packed with features to help you achieve your fundraising goals. Some of the features are:

  • Your personal (and team) pages provide some powerful tools to make fundraising easy.
  • Each donation appears on your page automatically. This helps you track the progress and encourages your supporters to help you reach your goal.
  • Friends and family can go to your page and support your efforts quickly and easily.
  • Automated acknowledgement messages are sent to all your online donors.

2. I forgot my username and/or password. How can I find out what they are?

If you forget your password, you can simply click "forgot password" to reset it. If you forgot your username, just send an email to mark@thefreedom13.com and we will be happy to have your log in information sent to you (this is for registered supporters only).

3. How can I see who has donated to me?

Log into your participant center and choose "Raise at least $___" option on the left side navigation. From there click the "Thank Your Donors" tab. You will see who has donated and who needs to be thanked.

4. Can my donors make check or cash payments to my fundraiser?

Yes! If you have cash or checks made out to you or you received the donation through some other means, then you can enter them in as cash donations in your participant center and make one credit card payment to cover all the donations when you're done. 

All of my donors are not showing up on the scrolling leaderboard. Why?

This happens for a few reasons:

  • As your supporter made a donation they didn't donate directly to your page and so it wasn't link to your personalized page. Just reach out to mark@thefreedom13.com and he will be able to connect that donation to your page.
  • As your supporter made a donation they chose the option to not be listed on your scrolling leaderboard.
  • The donor scroll can sometimes take up to an hour to refresh during peak traffic times.

Is my information secure?

Yes. OneCause, the company that The Freedom 13 uses to store your data, makes every effort to protect your information. They use encryption techniques to make sure that credit card information, passwords, and personal information travel securely over the internet.

How are credit card numbers handled?

Credit card numbers are not stored in our database. During the donation process, we send the credit card number to an online processing terminal using a secure connection.

TEAM PAGES
What does it mean to have a team?

A team is a group of co-workers, fellow students, church members, friends, and/or family members that register and raise money for our military service members and veterans. 

How can I promote The Freedom 13 Pub Crawl to my company, organization, congregation or school?

We suggest doing one or ALL of the following:

  • Form a team committee and enlist co-workers, friends or family members to help get the word out to more people.
  • Send out emails with your personalized Freedom 13 Pub Crawl link.
  • Put up flyers in common areas of your office (cafeterias, lobbies, elevators, etc.).​
  • Ask to take a few minutes during a team meeting or zoom call to talk about the walk and encourage people to join your team.
  • Ask your boss, teach or pastor to write a personal appeal (note) to all encouraging participation.
  • Follow up with your team about fundraising goals and efforts.