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		<title>How to Organize a Walkathon</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2011/03/22/how-to-organize-a-walkathon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Walkathon Planning PodCast</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2011/01/04/walkathon-podcast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you learn by listening?  Then we have the podcast for you&#8230; words of wisdom from my friend Roger Carr and I, all about planning walkathons.  Click to listen. Filed under: advanced preparation, concessions, counting laps, goals, introduction, maximizing funds, setup, technology Tagged: advanced preparation, benefits, fundraising, fundraising software, lap cards, making friends, planning a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&amp;blog=7710133&amp;post=1453&amp;subd=walkathonguide&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Honor an Outstanding Walkathon Participant</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/11/29/award-an-oustanding-walkathon-participant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reprinting  this important announcement from the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council&#8230; Please don&#8217;t miss a no-cost opportunity to honor an inspiring participant in your 2010 program. You have until December 15 to nominate an outstanding participant &#8212; whether their achievement relates to dollars raised, overcoming personal challenges or team leadership. All you have to do is send [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&amp;blog=7710133&amp;post=1433&amp;subd=walkathonguide&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Walkathon Planning Timeline &#8211; Remember Dependencies</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/07/29/walkathon-planning-timeline-remember-dependencies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:13:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some planning thoughts&#8230;  If you&#8217;ve read the Walkathon Guide book, you&#8217;ve seen this chart. This chart is a simplified view of what each committee needs from the others.  Each chapter of the book gives a more detailed list of dependencies for each committee. Look at this chart, then make your own version.  Draw a weekly [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&amp;blog=7710133&amp;post=1387&amp;subd=walkathonguide&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Walkathon Volunteer Pinch Hitter</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/07/01/walkathon-volunteer-pinch-hitter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>And Now, A Word about Walkathon Sponsors</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/24/and-now-a-word-about-walkathon-sponsors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s gold in the backs of your walkathon t shirts. Think about the lifespan of a t shirt.  People will wear those shirts for years.  For some kids they become the main items in their wardrobes. This translates to a nice revenue opportunity for your walkathon. T shirts offer high visibility for sponsors. There&#8217;s still [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&amp;blog=7710133&amp;post=1329&amp;subd=walkathonguide&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a Location for your Walkathon</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/16/choosing-a-location-for-your-walkathon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consider the following factors when you choose your walkathon site and route: If you want to support people with varied levels of endurance, choose a route that is a loop.  That way people can duck out at any time. For children, an ideal length for your route is ¼ to ½ mile. For adults it [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&amp;blog=7710133&amp;post=1316&amp;subd=walkathonguide&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Artwork for Fall Walkathons</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/09/artwork-for-fall-walkathons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning a walkathon for October or sooner, then it&#8217;s time to develop your artwork.  You&#8217;ll use it on signs and then t shirts and also put it on your website and registration materials.   If you want to put out yard signs, order them as soon as possible.  Forward this post to your [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&amp;blog=7710133&amp;post=1298&amp;subd=walkathonguide&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook Page Revisit</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/06/facebook-page-revisit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In reference to my most recent post &#8211; we put our money where our mouths are and got our own Facebook page up.  It takes about 10 minutes.   If your the people you hope to reach are likely to use Facebook, this is well worth it as a way to keep in touch and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&amp;blog=7710133&amp;post=1288&amp;subd=walkathonguide&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Using a Facebook Page to Promote Your Walkathon</title>
		<link>http://walkathonguide.com/2010/06/02/using-a-facebook-page-to-promote-your-walkathon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Facebook Pages are great for walkathon publicity and gaining the support of participants and volunteers.  The coolest thing about them is that benefits multiply as your followers (fans) come on board: When people follow your page (via that &#8220;Like&#8221; button), all their Facebook friends are notified. Then when you write an update, all your fans [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=walkathonguide.com&amp;blog=7710133&amp;post=1276&amp;subd=walkathonguide&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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