Travel ban, schmavel ban! Join the fun as we cover 3,500 miles and 20 national parks in 30 days by walking, jogging, cycling, dancing or whatever it is you do to move. We’ll start on February 1st in Wyoming at Yellowstone National Park, cruise down through Colorado, meander our way through Utah, trek on in to Arizona, climb up California, and check out Crater Lake before our trip ends back in Portland on Tuesday, March 2nd.
As part of our journey, we’re raising funds for Portland non-profit Black Parent Initiative, which is focused on supporting low/moderate income parents as a vehicle for enhancing the lives of Black youth—beginning even before birth through its Sacred Roots Doula Program. Make a donation online when registering (if you can, it’s not required)—or share your personal fundraising page with friends and family to support you along the way.
Trip details:
Timeline: Monday, February 1st through Tuesday, March 2nd
Participation: WHA employees only
Registration cost: $0
Suggested donation: $5
How it works:
Register as part of the team that corresponds to your primary site/hub.
Share your fundraising page and ask friends and family to make a contribution to Black Parent Initiative and your personal goals.
Track workouts. Use the mileage conversion table if you’re doing an activity that isn’t automatically tracked in miles. If your activity includes things like yoga, gardening or sweating to the oldies, you’ll be able to log your workouts and travel with us using our handy distance conversion table.
What’s a vacation without souvenirs? When we return to Portland in March, we’ll distribute fun mementos to some of our best travel buddies – such as greatest individual mileage, number of consecutive days logged, most avid cheerleader, number of donations, etc.
There will be a TEAM prize as well…the coveted WHA Cup! Last seen at the 2017 picnic, this sought-after trophy has been resting quietly in the Tualatin office ever since. Where will it go next?! Lest you think person power alone will guarantee your team the cup (ahem, West Hub), we’ll have a creative way of determining its next home. Per capita mileage, engagement, fundraising, etc.
3,500 miles. 20 national parks. 30 days. YES.
Campaign Engagement
This campaign offers numerous ways to get involved and earn points! Whether you’re posting in the scrapbook, leaving comments, chatting with others, or sending invitation emails, every action counts. Refer to the CAMPAIGN ENGAGEMENT POINTS CHART below to see how each activity earns points and start participating now to boost your score.
Contributions to the Black Parent Initiative will be used to improve the lives of Black youth by supporting low- and moderate-income parents in improving job prospects, securing stable housing, accessing health care, enhancing parenting success and promoting family stability through initiatives such as the Sacred Roots Doula Program, Together We Can, Parent University and Black Family Resource Center.
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.
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.
CAMPAIGN CHAT
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