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Commemorative Signs Recognize a friend or loved one on the spectrum! $100 will honor your loved one on a commemorative sign. The sign can include photos and words of encouragement for them or a special message about them from you. All signs will have the ASA-NV & Walk for Autism logos and the date of the walk. These signs will be placed along the walk route for all to see and are yours to keep after the Walk. Contact us at (703)859-7777 or [email protected] to place your order for a sign. View Sample Sign here Walker Resources Fund Raising Tips Sample Letters Team Captain Kit Team T-Shirts Offline Pledge Forms |
TeamThank you for your interest in participating in the 2009 Walk for Autism – Virginia which will provide funds for autism treatment to local families. This year’s event features improved communication with you including a monthly e-newsletter and expanded event information available 24/7 at this site. There is no registration fee to register as a team; however, we encourage Walk participants to raise money for autism treatments. All registered participants will receive a free t-shirt! Individuals who raise $200 or more receive a car magnet.When you register a team, you will register yourself first. If someone would like to join your team, he/she can click on “register as a team”, and join the team by clicking on the team names in the registration form. Be prepared to provide a fundraising goal. It’s simply an estimate, and you will not be held to it. After you register, you’ll want to visit Firstgiving.org where you will find free online tools to help you raise money to support the Walk for Autism – Virginia which provides mini-grants for autism treatments. Through FirstGiving, you can create messages to send to your family and friends and track your progress. You will create an initial thank you note, and once you receive a donation, the site will automatically send the donor a thank you email. Every person participating in the walk MUST be registered, including infants in strollers. REGISTER AS A TEAM! The Team
Walk Teams - This is the most common type of registration. Teams consist of families, friends or co-workers walking together. On the day of the walk, only the Team Captain will need to sign in for the entire team. To register as a team, register under the Team Registration Page. Before registering, you will need to select a Team Captain and a Team Name. Please let the others walking with you know your Team Captain and Team Name. When they register, they will fill in the Team Name and Team Captain Name to be associated with your Team. Use the Team Captain Kit to help you manage your team. What is a Team Captain?A team captain is the leader of the team and registers the team when signing up to participate in the event. You can easily follow the step-by-step directions to register. After registering, the team captain will create a personalized team web page link at First Giving. Your team page will enable potential team members and donors to learn more about your team and the cause. The page also facilitates on-line donations. What are the Team Captain’s Responsibilities?Your team name is your choice. It can begin with “team”, A team captain, as indicated above, registers the team and sets up the team page. Part of establishing the team web page is determining your team goals. We encourage you to establish an ambitious goal! You can recruit team members through emails and general recruiting. A team captain should keep in touch with team members to organize the team, motivate members, and encourage fundraising. Helpful tools and tips for team Captains are provided in the Team Captain Kit. Choosing a Team NameYour team name is your choice. It can begin with “team”, but it doesn’t have too. Some ideas are:• The name of someone you are honoring • Words that rhyme or start with the same letter, such as “Riley’s Rockets” or “Lou’s Crew” • Something you want to do, such as “Solve the Autism Puzzle” • A witty quote from a TV/movie reference, politician, or sports team Is the Team Captain Required to Be at the Event?We have planned a fun, educational, and lively event. Attendance is encouraged at this memorable event; however, it is not mandatory for the team captain or team members to participate in the race. We understand that circumstances change, and an important goal of a team is to raise funds for autism treatments. Fundraising is generated primarily through the First Giving website, thus a major contribution can be achieved without attendance. Team Incentives: The team pays for the shirts, enabling more funds raised at the Walk going towards autism treatments and support. (Often team captains are able to have their employer, or another local business, pay for the cost of the shirts in return for their company logo on the shirt as a team sponsor). Many teams list their major contributors on the back of the shirt as a way of thanking them for their support.Why Team T-Shirts?Team T-Shirts help build motivation and enthusiasm for the Walk during the weeks before the event and unite a team on Walk day. They can also help you find team members on the event day.Who Pays for the Shirts?The team pays for the shirts, enabling more funds raised at the Walk going towards autism treatments and support. (Often team captains are able to have their employer, or another local business, pay for the cost of the shirts in return for their company logo on the shirt as a team sponsor). Many teams list their major contributors on the back of the shirt as a way of thanking them for their support.Tips for Success with Team T-Shirts• Be creative! If your shirt is unique, the more likely your team will wear it before and after the Walk.• Color! The shirts that stand out are colorful and bright. • Tell Your Story! When you create your t-shirt design, include a name or photo of the person/child for whom your team is walking. How Do I Get T-Shirts?Team captains should order team t-shirts. The vendor below has agreed to provide discount rates for teams participating in the Walk for Autism – Virginia. Reston T-Shirts will work with each team captain to determine pricing based on your specific needs. Be sure to mention the Walk for Autism – Virginia when placing an order to receive the discount. This vendor is listed for your convenience only, so feel free to use your preferred t-shirt company if desired.Reston T-Shirts341 Victory Drive Herndon, VA 20170 703-318-4802 800-878-3955 If you have any questions about establishing a team please call Christine Hoch at 703-754-8973 or email her at . |
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