ABOUT STEPS FOR SIGHT CAMPAIGN
 
Kick off the new year with Steps For Sight, our annual challenge running January 1 – January 31. Walk 7,000 steps a day in honor of the 7,000 OM patients diagnosed around the world each year — and turn your January into your yearly fitness kick-off for a powerful purpose. Rare Cancer, Resilient Hope, Revolutionary Research — every step you take helps shine a brighter light on ocular melanoma and the urgent need for progress.
 
Sign up, sync your phone or fitness tracker to the Steps For Sight app on Charity Footprints, and track your movement all month long. Invite friends, family, and coworkers to join your team, and ask your circle to support your efforts with a donation.
 
To keep things exciting, we’ll be awarding weekly prizes for the top activity points and top funds raised — so every step (and every share!) counts. And if walking isn’t accessible for you, no problem: participants can earn points through other activities each day, so everyone can join in and compete in a way that fits their life. However you move, you’re helping shine a light on OM and moving us closer to a cure — one day, one activity, and one community at a time. And best of all, all funds raised through Steps For Sight go directly to support much-needed ocular melanoma research — fueling discoveries, accelerating better treatments, and moving us closer to hope and answers. Rare Cancer, Real Hope, Real Research.
 
 
Here's how it works!
 
• Sign up
 
• Make a team and set your team goals. Now invite your friends and family to join you.
 
• Pair your fitness app or device so you can count all the steps you take from January 1 - January 31.
 
• Share your unique OM story. We really want to know how you're doing!
 
• Track our progress on the "Eye". Track and encourage others to help us reach our steps goal.
 
• Post your photos in the scrapbook and show everyone how you are doing.
 
 
Here's what you get!
 
• You could win a prize! Prizes will be awarded for the top fundraiser and the most steps taken for each category and team.
 
• You get to participate in the largest fundraising project for OM with people all around the world. With your help, we could fund a lot of research.
 
• Best of all you will start the New Year off healthier and that is good for everyone!
 
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.
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.
OUR COMMUNITY
ACTIVITY GOAL
COMPLETED: 0 points
TARGET: 100,000 points
FITNESS GOAL
COMPLETED: 0 steps
TARGET: 217,000,000 steps
FUNDRAISING GOAL
RAISED: $ 1,115
TARGET: $ 100,000
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
A CURE IN SIGHT
A Cure in Sight bringing clarity, support and compassion to the darkness of ocular melanoma

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HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
Every dollar raised through Steps For Sight goes directly toward supporting much-needed ocular melanoma research. Your generosity helps accelerate the discovery of better treatments, improve outcomes for patients, and move us closer to breakthroughs that can save sight—and lives.

By participating and fundraising, you’re fueling research efforts that bring new ideas to the lab, support collaborations, and push promising science forward. Together, we’re turning steps into progress and donations into hope for everyone impacted by ocular melanoma.
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?

Campaign registration fee is the amount that you'll need to pay to enroll in this virtual race. This fee (less transaction charges) will go to the non-profit running this campaign as a donation.

The registration fee along with the funds raised through your individual fundraising page will enable the non-profit to fund various programs and pursue their organization's mission.

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.