Posted on February 24, 2010 by walkathonguide
How will you keep your walkers entertained, especially if most of them are kids? A few walkathon entertainment ideas:
Do things ahead of time to get the walkers engaged in what’s to come. For example, if you will have special event T Shirts, get your principal, pastor or another beloved figure to show up wearing the [...]
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Posted on January 26, 2010 by walkathonguide
Check this out from today’s ABC News:
“A young British schoolboy has raised more than 100,000 pounds ($160,000) Monday for Haiti’s relief effort by cycling round his local park.”
Two thoughts for even the smallest walkathons (or bikeathons):
Yes, you can do this!
He took donations via a web page. Go online to maximize your fundraising and also so [...]
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Posted on December 14, 2009 by walkathonguide
Do you have a walkathon volunteer who stands out in deserving recognition? Check out Run Walk Ride’s “Cash, Sweat and Tears” award opportunity. It’s free to apply, and applications are due tomorrow.
Just by applying you will honor your volunteer. Every nominee will be honored with a Cash, Sweat and Tears Certificate of Merit [...]
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Posted on October 16, 2009 by walkathonguide
If your walkathon event lasts more than an hour or two, you can make a bundle from concessions! A couple tips:
Get donations from local vendors as part of your sponsors program, in exchange for plenty of publicity. You may be able to get much of your walkathon concessions inventory for free.
Be sure to keep an [...]
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Posted on August 14, 2009 by walkathonguide
How to print one or two walkathon t shirts while you wait for your bigger order.
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