If you’re just starting to organize a walk-a-thon, it may seem strange to think about how you will celebrate. But planning now lets you make the celebration more meaningful because you can easily cover the details if you’re aware of them.
Four Ways to Celebrate
- Have a slide show. Line up some photographers for the day of the event, and have them get shots of as many participants as possible. Check out the inspiring slide show put together as part of the Autism Awareness Walk-a-thon in North Central Indiana.
- Have awards for longest distance or most funds raised. Tell participants ahead of time to get their competitive juices going, and be sure to track the info you’ll need.
- Give every walker a certificate of participation that also denotes distance walked. Line up a volunteer to create the certificates and be sure your organizers have the records available. That way they will get started right away even if you personally are still recovering from walk-a-thon day.
- Publicy thank your volunteers.
Schedule your after -walkathon celebration up front to get it on everyone’s calendars right along with the walkathon itself. Then when it’s ready, send me a link to your slideshow! I’ll be celebrating too.
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