Some planning thoughts… If you’ve read the Walkathon Guide book, you’ve seen this chart, but I thought I’d update it to be oriented more like a left-to-right timeline. This chart shows roughly which groups need to start first and what each committee needs from the others. Each chapter of the book gives a more detailed [...]
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There’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’s still [...]
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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 [...]
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If you are planning a walkathon for October or sooner, then it’s time to develop your artwork. You’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 [...]
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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 “Like” button), all their Facebook friends are notified. Then when you write an update, all your fans [...]
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