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Registration
To register for a Walk in your area, visit the Walk
Location page and register online or contact your local Walk
Coordinator to register by mail. There is a $10 registration fee
that entitles each registrant to a Walk for Farm Animals
t-shirt to be picked up on the day of the Walk. If you are
registering by mail, please turn in your registration fee to your
local coordinator no later than three weeks prior to the Walk.
A printable registration form is available on the Walk
Location page page for your town. You must pre-register in order
to guarantee that you will receive a t-shirt. T-shirts will be distributed
to registered walkers the day of the Walk. Pre-registration
for the Walk is strongly encouraged. If you register the day of
the Walk, the fee is $15 and unfortunately we cannot guarantee
that you will receive a t-shirt.
Pledges
After you register as a walker, you will begin collecting pledges-usually
a set donation rather than a certain dollar amount per mile. If
you register online, you will create a personal fundraising page
that you will email to all your friends, co-workers and family to
start raising money. You will also want to collect pledges in person
from anyone you know who does not have email access. (Please be
sure to write clearly, including the names and addresses of all
sponsors, on the pledge form.) Offline pledges must be collected
before the Walk and turned in to your Walk-a-thon coordinator the
day of the Walk.
When soliciting pledges, we suggest a minimum of $20 which
entitles the sponsor to a Farm Sanctuary membership and newsletter
subscription. It is often helpful to give sponsors pledge suggestions,
for example: A $50 donation will pay for the feed and care
of an abused chicken for five months! Friends, relatives and
fellow students or employees are the most likely candidates. Neighbors,
particularly ones with animals, are often good sources too. Dont
be afraid to ask anyone you know. Most people are accustomed to
contributing to worthy causes, and they will be pleased that they
are being given an opportunity to help end animal suffering!
Remember: Dont be shy. Every pledge you receive will help
save the lives of abused and neglected animals, and thats
something to be proud of! Please be sure to write clearly, including
the names and addresses of all sponsors, on the pledge form.
Sign Up Early
Please call early to sign up with your local Walk-a-thon
coordinator or register
online.
Walking Time
The Walk-a-thons usually take about two hours to complete. Everyone
is encouraged to take as much (or as little!) time as they need
to make the Walk an enjoyable experience. Call your local coordinator
to find out the specific details about the Walk in your area.
Clothing
Plan on picking up your t-shirt at the Walk and wearing it
to show your support! Wear comfortable walking shoes and heavy socks.
It is generally best to wear layers of clothing. A knapsack is also
a handy item for a Walk-a-thon. Dont forget a hat and/or
sunglasses!
Rain or Shine!
The traditional Walk-a-thon rule is rain or shine the Walk
will only be rescheduled in the event of severe weather (tornadoes,
heavy rainstorms, hurricanes). If in doubt, please call your Walk-a-thon
coordinator to confirm any changes.
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