What exactly is this event?
Think of it as a virtual walkathon: participants will walk, run, and/or bike and raise funds to support Food & Friends- but the difference is, you can do these activities at any time during the month of September, wherever you would like, instead of a one-day event at a specific location. You can track your activities on your event page if you want to share your progress!
What is the difference between participating in the Community Campaign in September, or participating in any time of year?
September will be when community members come together throughout the whole month to fundraise and move! We will be sending a lot of encouragement during the month, and this is when Fundraising competition will be the most intense! You will want to be on the fundraising leaderboards!
Move for Meals any time of year is an option for any group to organize their own Move for Meals campaign to support Food & Friends during any time of year for any length of time. This is a great option for companies with a wellness initiative to improve wellness amongst staff.
Is there a registration fee?
To sign-up, you will be asked to make a $30 donation that will go towards your overall fundraising goal. If your fundraising goal is $200, your page will show $170 remaining after you've officially signed up. You can also increase your donation beyond $30 when you sign up!
How do our activities and movement connect to our fundraising?
As a community health organization, we believe movement and wellness is very important! We are promoting health and wellness, while promoting our organization through fundraising efforts.
When we fundraise, do the donations need to match the miles or time we walk/run/bike?
No, through your page, people can donate any monetary amount they would like. We have different details about Food & Friends listed next to each donation level so they can see the impact their donation will have.
You can mention your movement goal and equate it to donations if you choose.(Ex: "I aim to bike 10 hours this month, will you support me with a $100 donation?")
If I set my fundraising goal above $200, am I committing to raise that amount?
No, set a goal of raising at least $200, but if you aim for $500 and do not reach it, we appreciate your efforts all the same as long as you hit $200!
What happens if I do not fundraise $200?
We will send you encouragement and fundraising tips! We know you can do it! If you have not reached $200 by October 4th at the end of the September Community Campaign, we will ask that you cover the difference to support Food & Friends.
What is the difference between an individual or a team?
You can participate as an individual without a team
or you can invite your friends to join you on a team through the invite link on your participant page
or you can join a team of a pre-existing participant when you register by selecting them in the dropdown menu
All team members also have their own individual page. Individual pages will track individual activity and fundraising points/status and the team page will combine all of the team members’ individual points and fundraising.
Should I ask my network to join my team or just donate?
Share with them the details about both! They can either join your team and participate in the month-long activity as well and raise at least $200 or they can make a one time donation to you.
Can I join the event after September 1st?
Yes, you can join at any time!
Do I have to track my activities on my page?
No, but it can be fun to post photos and updates of your movement so you can inspire others! The activities show on your own page and on the overall event timeline, which is exciting to see.