The American Dream 5K Walk: Guidelines
1. SET A PERSONAL FUNDRAISING GOAL
Set your fundraising goals high and you will be surprised by how much you can raise. We are hoping at a minimum each walker can raise $300 minimum. With teams comprising 25 teammates, that equals at least $7,500 per team! Remember there are Team Prizes for the Top 3 Teams that raise the most money and Prizes for the Top Individual Fundraisers!
2. HOW TO EARN $500 IN ONE WEEK
Day Details Total
to donate $75 (ask about a matching
gift program for even more) $450
Day 7: Ask two businesses your family
frequents for $25 $500
3. SIGN UP SPONSORS
Use your Registration Form to keep track of donations made in person by check. You can keep track of your online donations through your personal Web page. Ask your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, doctors, hairstylist, etc to support you in your efforts. The suggested minimum pledge is $20, and of course some of your sponsors will pledge more. If you get just 15 people to sponsor you for just $20 that is your minimum goal met right there!
4. COLLECT MONEY IN ADVANCE
Ask your sponsors to PAY WHEN THEY PLEDGE. This will speed up the money going directly to Habitat for Humanity and allow you to avoid making a second trip to collect contributions. Ask your sponsors to make their check payable to Habitat for Humanity and their cancelled check will serve as their receipt. Online credit card donors will receive an e-mail confirmation and receipt. If your sponsor wishes to pay in cash then you will write and give them a receipt at the time of collection.
5. TURN IN SPONSORSHIP FORMS AND MONEY TO TEAMLEADER
All cash and checks and sponsorship forms must be turned in to your Teamleader by October 9th 8pm. Team and individual totals from collection and online sponsorships will be tabulated during the week prior to the walk. At the commencement of the walk we will have determined the Top 3 Team Fundraisers and Top 3 Individual Fundraisers, who will be receiving Prizes.
Habitat for Humanity "The American Dream" Walk-A-Thon. Saturday, October 10, 2009. Sign in begins at 8:30. The Opening Ceremony starts at 9:00 and the Walk begins at 10 am. Since we will have a large number of people participating, we suggest that you plan to arrive on time. The walk is approximately 1 mile and will begin at Plaza Pacoima and end at The Habitat for Humanity, Pacoima Home Site. We suggest you wear comfortable walking shoes. Refreshments and restroom facilities will be provided along the way.
