ABOUT FOR THE FUTURE WELLNESS CHALLENGE CAMPAIGN
 
 
 
Welcome to the For the Future Wellness Challenge, benefiting the Integral Charitable Foundation (ICF). We hope that you will use this challenge to push yourself and to support the important work the ICF is doing. Raise funds, be active, and support the mission of the ICF. Funds raised as part of the For the Future Wellness Challenge go toward pro bono environmental work, STEM scholarships, and direct support to other charities whose missions are in line with ours. With your support, our goal is to raise $30,000 for the ICF.
 
 
The For the Future Wellness Challenge will run through the month of October, starting on Wednesday, October 1, and ending on Friday, October 31. In addition to the fundraising goal, you will have the opportunity to select a personal fitness goal. We hope you will choose a goal that pushes you out of your comfort zone and keeps you active for the future. You will also be able to complete and log wellness activities (shown below) to earn “footprints” which act like points. You can earn footprints by fundraising as well. Basically, 2000 steps = 50 footprints points and $1 raised = 25 footprints points, and other activities are calculated per the graphics below. We will be participating in teams, which you can choose at sign up. Each team will have a team leader, who will be charged with cheerleading and encouraging their team members to take those extra steps in the name of charity.
 
 
Of course, no wellness challenge is complete without prizes. All participants will receive an ICF baseball cap. Those who meet their fitness goals and raise at least $50 will receive CORE365 lightweight jacket. The team that logs the most average footprints will receive a Belkin Wireless Charging Bank. The top 3 individual fundraisers will get a Theragun Mini 2.0. And finally, the individual who beats their fitness goal by the most steps will receive either a year-long subscription to MasterClass or a gift card to ClassPop.
 
 
Sign-ups are open from September 17 - October 1. We hope you will join us to team up for tomorrow!
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
You can participate in this challenge by doing pretty much anything that elevates your heart rate. This includes walking, running, cycling or any of your favorite fitness activities! Just make sure to log it! For activities that cannot be measured in steps or miles, please refer to the PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONVERSION CHART below.

For more information on tracking your distance or setting up tracking devices please refer to the ‘How It Works’ and ‘FAQ's’ sections below.
MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITIES
This challenge will not only encourage you to engage in physical fitness activities, but also practice healthy wellness habits! Check out the MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITY CONVERSION CHART below to learn more and use the Log Activity button at the top or in the site menu to earn points for each activity logged.
OUR COMMUNITY
ACTIVITY GOAL
COMPLETED: 0 points
TARGET: 300,000 points
FITNESS GOAL
COMPLETED: 0 steps
TARGET: 30,000,000 steps
FUNDRAISING GOAL
RAISED: $ 50
TARGET: $ 30,000
HOW IT WORKS
Register for the campaign and set your fitness & fundraising targets.
Click here to set-up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Health Connect By Android, Misfit, Strava), or download our iOS or Android apps.
Share your story and raise funds & awareness.
Track workouts anywhere & anytime and complete goal.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
INTEGRAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Our mission is to expand access to science and engineering knowledge, address climate change and its impacts, and improve environmental and social conditions in our communities and beyond.

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HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
I'm excited to share that I'll be participating in the For the Future Wellness Challenge, joining forces with the Integral Charitable Foundation (ICF) to support their vital work. ICF offers pro bono technical support to non-profits and community groups, providing invaluable expertise where it's needed most. They also award scholarships to universities to advance environmental education and foster diversity in STEM fields.

ICF is dedicated to addressing pressing issues such as climate change, expanding access to STEM education, improving environmental health, supporting disaster victims, and investing in our communities.

Our collective goal is to raise $30,000 to help ICF continue their important mission. I invite you to contribute and make a difference for the future. Your support will fuel my commitment to take the time to move my wellness forward this October. Thank you for your generosity!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Charity Footprints?

Charity Footprints is a social enterprise that connects fitness and charitable giving. We empower people just like you, to get fit & give back.

Our Virtual Races allow non-profits to challenge their patrons to run, walk or ride and raise funds just as they would in a fundraising walkathon. The best part - charities save over 45% in event and logistical costs. So, the dollars that you pay to register or fundraise, go farther.

What is the campaign registration fee?

This campaign is free to participate in.

However, we encourage you to donate optional/suggested amount during registration or you can always donate any amount on your fundraising page after the registration.

How can I create my fundraising page?

Well, you wouldn't have to create a separate fundraising page. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.

How will I track my distance?

You can track your workouts by setting up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Health Connect By Android, Misfit, Strava), or download the Charity Footprints' iOS or Android app and track your workouts toward this campaign. ?>

If you workout indoors (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike etc.), you can upload your workouts here.

How do I join a team on this campaign?

While registering for the campaign, select the team you'd like to join or create a new team and invite others to #GetFitGiveBack with you. If you want to join a team (or create your team) after registration, login to the campaign site and you would find a link to edit "My Team" in the menu under your profile in the header.

I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?

All donations are made in US dollars, so the donations may be levied an exchange rate fee via your bank. Donors will want to connect with their bank to determine exactly what that fee may be. Additionally, international donors will need to reach out to a tax professional to discuss if and how tax deductibility will apply to their donation.

Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?

The short answer is - everyone. The fundraising research shows that the number one reason for people not donating is that they weren't asked to.

That said, there are things you can do to attract people to sponsor you. Adding a picture to your fundraising page, telling potential donors why this cause is so personal to you, sharing your fundraising page on social media, email, and chat groups.

Last, if your employer has a gift matching program, check with the human resources department to support your favorite cause as well.

Who can I contact if I need help?

You can contact us any time if you need help. We love hearing from our users so please don't hesitate to write to us about issues, suggestions, or to just say hi. You can also contact the non-profit administrator directly if you would like.

How do I change or switch my team?

If you want to join a team (or create your team) after registration, login to the campaign site and you would find a link to edit "My Team" in the menu under your profile in the header.