ABOUT 2022 VIRTUAL JOURNEY AROUND THE CHRISTEL HOUSE WORLD - EUROPE CAMPAIGN
Welcome to the 2022 Virtual Journey Around the Christel House World! Whether you are participating in the event or supporting a friend or family member, thank you for making a difference in the lives of Christel House students.
 
This year hundreds of participants around the world will walk, run, bike, swim and exercise during the month of September to help make the world a better place for the students of Christel House.
 
Our goals are to:
 
• Cumulatively reach 1,000 exercise miles
 
• Raise £5,000 GBP
 
 
Need help? We’ve got Tips!
 
Participant Toolkit, click Here.
 
For tips on posting to social media, click here.
 
For student success stories, click here and here.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
You can participate in this challenge by doing pretty much anything that gets your heart rate up- 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.
OUR COMMUNITY
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FITNESS GOAL
COMPLETED: 1,280 miles
TARGET: 1,000 miles
FUNDRAISING GOAL
RAISED: £ 1,118
TARGET: £ 5,000
You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong. ~ Sue Fitzmaurice
Come join us and leave your footprints all around the World!
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HOW IT WORKS
Register for the campaign and set your fitness & fundraising targets.
Click here to set-up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Google Fit, 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
CHRISTEL HOUSE EUROPE
The mission of Christel House is to transform the lives of underserved children around the world—breaking the cycle of poverty and building self-sufficient, contributing members of society. A focus on academic excellence through a robust K–12 curriculum is combined with a strong character development program to give students the skills and competencies necessary to compete successfully in complex 21st Century society. Christel House currently serves nearly 7,000 students through nine schools — located in India, Jamaica, Mexico, South Africa and the United States.

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HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
100% of all donations support programs and services for Christel House students.


£10 - Could provide a full day of Christel House services for one student in India;
£18 - Will provide a Bangelore student with uniforms for a year;
£25 - Provides textbooks for a student for a whole year;
£198 - Provides transportation for a whole grade in Bangelore for a week;
£435 - Provides all Programs and Services for a student for a month n South Africa;
£889 - Could provide food for a day for all students at Christel House South Africa;
£1,766 - Could provide all medical costs for a grade for one semester at Christel House South Africa;
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, Google Fit, 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.