​WHERE DO THE FUNDS RAISED GO?

Funds collected through the Step Up For Valley event go to support the construction of The Valley Hospital in Paramus. You can learn about this campaign by visiting https://www.valleyhospitalfoundation.org/campaign

WHAT DOES IT COST TO PARTICIPATE?

Individual registration is $75. Discounts are being provided for Valley Health System employees, Valley Lifestyles members, and those participating as part of a sponsorship group. Prior year participants will also received a limited-time discount. 

WILL I GET A CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR MY PARTICIPATION?

The Valley Hospital Foundation will provide you with documentation for registration fees and donations. Participants are encouraged to consult their financial advisor regarding tax deductibility questions. 

DO I NEED TO FUNDRAISE TO PARTICIPATE?

Nope! While we encourage you to do so, fundraising is not a requirement for participation. However, participants receive additional points towards prizes for the money that they raise. 

IF I AM ON A SPONSORSHIP-LEVEL CORPORATE TEAM, DO I NEED TO PAY TO REGISTER?

No, but you will need a discount code provided to your team captain. Contact Lisa Johnson at ljohnso7@valleyhealth.com if you need assistance with registering. ​

WHAT ARE THE FUNDRAISING GOALS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS?

All fundraising goals are set by the individuals and/or the team leaders. Individual fundraising goals are $50 as a default and team fundraising goals are $500 as a default but both can be adjusted up or down. The overall fundraising goal for the event is $60,000. ​

HOW DO I INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN?

At the top, right side of your personal page, team page, and the home page, there is a white box card​ with a teal button that says "invite a friend." Follow the prompts and be sure to invite more people to gain more points.

HOW DO I EARN POINTS?

Earn 1 point for every dollar a participant raises including self-made donations. (Team donations that are not allocated to a participant will result in team points.) ​

Earn 25 points for every friend that accepts the participant's invitation to join sent through their account

Earn 25 points for each video uploaded

Earn 50 points for taking the Valley Hospital in Paramus Quiz 

Earn 50 points for every mile biked during the time period of 9/8 - 9/15, 2023

Earn 200 points for every mile walked during the time period of 9/8 - 9/15, 2023

Earn 300 points for every mile run during the time period of 9/8 - 9/15, 2023​

DO I RECEIVE ANYTHING FOR REGISTERING? ARE THERE PRIZES THAT I CAN WIN?

All registrants will be entered to win a "door prize" choice of: a 4 pack of Bombas socks, Bombas slippers, a Tangram Smart Jump Rope, a Lululemon Belt Bag, or various gift cards. There will be 25 door prizes drawn at random throughout the week of the event. 

Sponsorship Group Prizes

For individuals participating as part of a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze level sponsorship group, prizes are as follows. 

Every team will have a first place winner eligible for prizes based on the sponsorship level they participate in:

Platinum: Choice of a one-year gift subscription to Future Personal Training App, a ProForm Fitness Mirror plus a one-year ProForm subscription, or a one-year Individual Membership to Valley Lifestyles along with one personal training session, one resting metabolic rate test, one functional movement screening, and one individual pickle ball lesson.

Gold: Choice of an Apple Watch Ultra. an Oculus/Meta Quest 2 Active Bundle, or a Yeti Tundra Haul Hard Cooler with Wheels.

Silver: Choice of a Sensate 2 Calming Device, Engo Smart Glasses, or Bose Quiet Comfort Ear Buds.

Bronze: Choice of a $200 Lululemon gift card, a Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Device, or a Nix Hydration BioSensor.

Overall Winners (highest number of points on the overall Leader Board) 

First Place: Choice of a one-year gift subscription to Future Personal Training App, a ProForm Fitness Mirror plus a one-year ProForm subscription, or a one-year Individual Membership to Valley Lifestyles along with one personal training session, one resting metabolic rate test, one functional movement screening, and one individual pickle ball lesson.

Second and third place: Choice of an Apple Watch Ultra. an Oculus/Meta Quest 2 Active Bundle, or a Yeti Tundra Haul Hard Cooler with Wheels.

Fourth through tenth place: Choice of a Sensate 2 Calming Device, Engo Smart Glasses, Bose Quiet Comfort Ear Buds, a $200 Lululemon gift card, a Theragun Mini Percussive Therapy Device, or a Nix Hydration BioSensor.

The Valley Health System Department Team with the most points will win pizza lunch for their participants (or equivalent).

Rules & Considerations:

  • For the top ten prizes, only walking, running, and/or biking activities calculated through Strava (not self-reported) are eligible to win. 

  • Participants are only eligible to win one Sponsorship Prize or an Overall Winner Prize.  If a participant qualifies to win both a Sponsorship Prize and an Overall Winner Prize, the winning participant may select their prize from the applicable options. There will not be any “runner up” prizes in these instances.

    • WHERE DO I PARTICIPATE AND COMPLETE AN ACTIVITY?

    You can find "Complete Activities" in the main menu (navigation bar) at the top of the page under "Get Involved" or through the left-hand side navigation bar on your personal participant dashboard. Once you've found an activity that you'd like to complete, click the image and follow the prompts. The more activities you complete, the more points you earn! All activities other than the physical fitness challenges may be completed any time after you register, and points accumulate in real time.

    CAN I VIEW MY ACTIVITY HISTORY AND PROGRESS?

    Yes- you can view your activity history and progress on your dashboard. Hover over your name at the top right side of your screen until a drop down menu appears. Click on "Manage My Page" and then click on Dashboard from the left-hand navigation. 

    HOW CAN I TRACK MY ACTIVITY FOR THE ACTIVITY CHALLENGES SEPTEMBER 8-15?

    One of the easiest ways is to set up a free Strava account. From there you can link a number of popular fitness trackers such as Apple watch, Fitbit, Peloton, ​Garmin, Samsung, and more. When you walk or run, your fitness tracker will record that information in Strava which will automatically update on your Step Up For Valley page once you link them. You can also use the Strava app to record your walk/run if you don't have a personal fitness device. 

    There is also the option to manually enter your completed activities as well directly into your personal fundraising page. Honor system applies! Participants not using the Strava feature, however, are precluded from winning any of the top 10 prizes. Manual entry is permitted for the Valley department challenge, however, other proof of activity may be requested before the final winning department is declared. 

    I HAVE A QUESTION THAT IS NOT LISTED HERE.

    Please contact Lisa Johnson at 201-447-8427 or ljohnso7@valleyhealth.com with any questions. ​