What's your plan for COVID mitigation at the event?
See our full COVID plan here.
What's the difference between in-person and virtual participation?
In-person participants:
Virtual participants
What do I do with cash/check donations?
Log in to your page and then choose "Manage my page" from the menu on the upper right. Then click the menu item referring to fundraising on the left side of the page, then "Enter cash/check donations." Follow the instructions on that page. You will need to fill out this form to record your cash/check donations.
What about donations I raise through a Facebook Fundraiser?
Be sure to connect your HCR fundraising page to Facebook so donations you raise on Facebook show up on your HCR page. To set this up, log in to your page and click "Manage my page." Then click "Create a Facebook Fundraiser" on the left-side menu, and follow the prompts from there.
If you do not follow these steps, any donations raised on Facebook will not appear on your page. They will not count towards your total unless you record the donations manually. To do so, follow the "cash/check donation" instructions above so your fundraising page. And please also send us a note letting us know you're doing this, so we can keep track: hotchocolaterun@safepass.org.
What are this year's prizes?
We will recognize our Top 3 individual fundraisers and our Top 3 fundraising teams at the event. We have wonderful prizes for our top fundraisers - gift cards to downtown Northampton! Please note that our deadline for purposes of our top fundraisers is the Friday before race day (12/3/21) at 8:59 pm. Donations will be accepted through December 31, but if you're competing for prizes, please make sure your donations are in by Friday evening.
Are there hats and buttons this year?
We love swag, and 2021 is no exception. We'll recognize fundraisers at every level with prizes. Stay tuned for details.
How do I find my friend's fundraising page?
Search for their name here. After searching you can click on their name to take you to their public donation page.
I want to fundraise, but don't know how!
Thank you for taking this step! Start by sending a quick email to your friends and family with your fundraising page link. You can also post your link to Facebook with a short message about why you're participating this year. Check out a list of more tips here...and don't hesitate to get in touch at hotchocolaterun@safepass.org if you have any questions. We'd love to help you get started or talk to you more about the programs that you support with your fundraising. Thank you!
Why are you asking me to fundraise on top of the registration fee I paid?
Registration fees primarily cover our costs, like equipment, rentals, and services that ensure a fun, well-organized and safe event. Only a few dollars of your registration fee support Safe Passage's programs. We rely on you to fundraise to help us run year-round services to survivors: an emergency shelter, a 24/7 hotline, and legal advocacy and bilingual counseling services. Your fundraising helps us do more each year to meet the needs of our community. That's why it's important for you to get involved.
Do I need to register my child/family members?
Yes, anyone who participates needs to be registered.
I already registered, but now want to join a team. Is it too late?
Not too late! Log in to your page and then choose "Manage my page" from the menu on the upper right. Then click "Join a team (or form a new one!)" on the left side.
How do I register a team?
The best way is to have each individual follow the "Register" link on the homepage. Everyone will have an option to join an existing team or form a new one. If you've formed a team and want people to join, just be sure they know the name of the team.