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Rock Canyon Swim Beach @ Lake Pueblo State Park YOUR GUIDE TO RECRUITMENT AND FUNDRAISING SUCCESS! 2018 TEAM CAPTAIN GUIDE
Welcome Team Captain!
We are delighted that you have committed to be your team’s captain for the 2018 Southern
Colorado Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Thank you for taking the first step toward making our event a
success. This guide will provide the tools you need to make your team’s experience fun, successful
and rewarding.
As team captain, you are a powerful
force in the fight to end
Alzheimer’s Disease. A Team
Captain’s job is to motivate and
encourage others to join your team,
promote the Walk and encourage
your team with their fundraising
efforts. Every person you recruit
and every dollar that your team
raises brings us another step closer
to a world without Alzheimer’s
disease.
Since 1989, we’ve been walking to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s, the nation’s
sixth leading cause of death. The success of the Walk relies on teams just like yours — teams made
up of friends, family, co-workers and neighbors, all united to end this devastating disease.
You can start with one email, one phone call, or one letter asking friends and family to join you.
You will be amazed how many people are touched by this impartial disease, and how willing they
will be to join you! The following pages contain some ideas intended to stir your creative juices!
Please contact us if we can be of any assistance!
Your Pueblo Staff Team:
Felicia Duff, Development Coordinator, fduff@alz.org, 719.544.5720 x 302
Ann Carter, Regional Director, acarter@alz.org, 719.544.5720 x 300
Jill Suazo, Administrative Assistant, jsuazo@alz.org, 719.544.5720 x 304
Register your team today at:
act.alz.org/SOCO2018
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Why Do We Fundraise?
Funds raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s support all of the programs and services we offer
for those individuals facing Alzheimer’s disease, as well as programs and services for their families and
care partners. In addition, Walk funds support advocacy for better care, and research towards
treatments and ultimately a cure.
The Alzheimer’s Association core programs and services include:
24/7 Multilingual Helpline
Monthly Support Groups
Educational Classes
Care Consultations
Research
Medic Alert and Safe Return
Early Stage Services
2018 Colorado Walk to End Alzheimer’s Locations
Boulder Larimer County
Saturday August 11, 2018 Saturday September 22, 2018
University of Colorado Business Field Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra
Colorado Springs Pueblo
Saturday September 15, 2018 Saturday September 8, 2018
America the Beautiful Park Rock Canyon Swim Beach
Denver @ Lake Pueblo State Park
Saturday September 15, 2018 Steamboat Springs
Denver City Park Saturday August 25, 2018
Tri-County Casey’s Pond
Saturday September 8, 2018 Sterling
Fort Morgan City Park Saturday August 25, 2018
Western Slope Columbine Park
Saturday September 22, 2018 Southwest Colorado/ Cortez
Long Family Memorial Park Saturday September 15, 2018
Greeley Cortez City Park
Saturday September 29, 2018
Bittersweet Park
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Where to Start?
Take some time to learn about the online tools you have available. If you are familiar with the
tools, it will be easier for you to encourage your teammates to use them. The easier it is for some-
one to give you money, the more fundraising success you will have! Your Participant Center and
your team page can be found by accessing the Walk to End Alzheimer’s—Southern Colorado at:
act.alz.org/SOCO2018
Each registered participant will have a Participant Center Page. From this page you can build a per-
sonalized fundraising web page. You can send emails, stay in contact with your team members,
check your fundraising accomplishments, and access social media tools. This is a great way to reach
out to coworkers, friends and family when seeking donations. Each team will also have a Team
Page that can be used in the same manner.
1. Register your team.
2. Build your personal Participant and Team pages for your team. Make it personal, add photos
and tell people why you have chosen to Walk.
3. Set personal and team fundraising goals.
4. Make the first donation. Donors are more motivated if they know you have also personally con-
tributed to the cause.
5. Create a list of potential teammates, friends: family and those closest to you are a natural fit.
Ask your acquaintances at work, church or the clubs that you participate in to join in the fight.
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6. Fundraise!
Conduct a letter writing campaign. This is the easiest and most effective way to raise money. Use
social media to get the word out. Facebook and Twitter are great tools to let people know what
you are doing. Remember, you can provide links directly to your participant/team page.
Make it as easy as possible to support your team. Your donors can use a credit card on your
participant/team page, that’s pretty easy right? Pick checks up in person- while you are there,
encourage them to join your team! Enclose a stamped envelope if you mail them a letter.
Tailor your pitch to your donor. Tell them your story, and be prepared to listen to theirs. You are
raising money that directly contributes to better the lives of those directly affected by
Alzheimer’s disease. It is something to be very proud of. Tell everyone! To a close friend you
might ask, “Will you please sponsor me?” To someone with an Alzheimer’s connection you might
say, “I’m raising money for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s so that we can make sure there are
programs and services available to help people like my mom and your uncle. Will you please
sponsor me?”
7. Follow-up, follow-up, follow-up. Please call and send e-mail reminders. Let’s face it we all
lead busy lives- a gentle nudge is very often just what we need.
8. Say thank you. Always remember to thank those who donate to your team and especially to those
who join your team and help you fundraise. Use your participant center email to send thank you
notes for every donation. Those two little words go a long way! We want every one involved to
know that we appreciate the effort involved in creating a successful event.
9. Never Give Up! Don’t be discouraged if you are turned down every now and then. Keep asking
and keep the door open!
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Corporate Fundraising Ideas
Many companies will happily promote internal fundraising events, and the Walk is a great
opportunity for team building within your organization. Always make sure you have the appropriate
permission before you fundraise at your place of employment.
The following ideas can easily be implemented in most corporate environments:
Team Recruitment: Call Felicia Duff (x302) in the Pueblo office if you would like Walk posters
or post cards. Our posters and postcards can be personalized with your team name and have
important information like the website address, Walk date, time and location. Keep a supply of
Walk collateral on hand so you have it ready when you run into people you want to ask to join
your team. Post Walk team recruitment information in the lunch/break room where people will
see it. (Customizable items may also be found in your Participant Center under the Captain
Tools Tab.)
Coin Wars: Each employee makes a jar and leaves in the lunchroom. Loose change is collected all
year, at the end of the year the coins are counted. Silver coins have positive values, pennies hold
negative values. This is a fun competition, and you will be amazed at the money that you will
raise! It might be fun to have a prize a the end of the year for the person who raised the most
money!
Jeans/Casual/Colors Day Campaign: For a specific dollar donation, employees can dress casual
on designated days. Some organizations allow color days. Color days are designated days when
staff members wear their favorite sports team colors. If you already have a designated casual
day, turn it into a fundraiser. You might consider selling a years worth of Casual/Colors Day
privileges for $100, or a month for $25. This great fundraising event can go on all year long.
You will always find us in jeans at the Association on Fridays!
Lunch with the Boss: Employees who donate to the Walk are entered into a monthly drawing for
lunch with the “boss.” This is a great way for your executives to get to know newer or younger
staff members.
Meeting Etiquette: Fine co-
workers $1 for arriving late, not
turning off cell phones, having
side conversations, etc. Correct
some bad habits while raising
funds for Walk.
Parking Promotion: Hold a
monthly drawing, $1 per chance
to win a prime parking place for
the month.
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More fun ideas...
Spa Day: Offer 10 minute chair massages for those who make donations. Call the local massage
school to see if a “therapist in training” will donate some time for your event.
Cook Off: Charge an entry fee and/or $1 per vote for the yummiest dish. This can be a monthly
event, deserts one month, appetizers the next, use your imagination, you know how everyone
loves to eat!
Wine Pull: Have each member of your team donate a bottle of wine to the event. Place bottles
upside down in cardboard wine cases so no one can see the bottle. Charge all who attend an
entry fee. For that entry fee participants have the opportunity to pull one wine bottle from the
box. Whatever wine they pull is their prize! You might even have a “premium” wine box. Those
that make an additional donation get the opportunity to pull a bottle from the “premium” box.
Break a Balloon Contest: Have your most convincing salesperson gather prizes from local
businesses and eateries. Number the prizes on the list and fill balloons with corresponding
numbers. Charge a suggested donation per balloon, let participants choose a balloon and give it
a squeeze! Whatever prize matches their number is their prize. Prizes can include casual day
stickers, gift cards, prime parking spots, free lunches, gift certificates, etc.
Manager Cook Off: For a $10 donation, employees enter a drawing to win a chance to dine on
food prepared by the management team. Use your imagination and your leadership’s skills, the
result could be an annual favorite event!
Matching Gifts: Be sure to check with your employer to see if your company offers a matching
gift program. Your hard fundraising work can often be multiplied!
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Walk to End Alzheimer's FAQ
Q: Is there a minimum amount that needs to be raised to Walk? Is there a registration fee?
A: No, there is no minimum to participate in the Walk, and there is no registration fee. However,
this is a fundraising event and we are raising money for Alzheimer’s research, programs, and
services. We encourage every walker to set a personal goal of raising $200. Participants who raise a
minimum of $100 will receive an official 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s T-Shirt on Walk Day at
Registration/ Check-In. Participants who raise $500 or more are eligible for our Champions and
Grand Champions Club, becoming part of our Colorado Alzheimer’s Olympic Champions Team!
Q: How do I e-mail current/potential donors from my personal page?
A: You can compose e-mails in your Participant Center (look for the E-mail tab) and send them to
potential donors. Manually enter your recipients or click “Address Book Import” to upload your
Outlook, Yahoo or Netscape address book or CSV file. Create your own e-mail message or select
one of the templates we’ve started for you. Potential donors will receive an e-mail from you that
leads them directly to the donation tool on your personal page.
Q: How can I see who has donated to my team so I can thank my donors?
A: To see your donations, log on to your participant page. You can see your donors and the amount
donated in the green box labeled honor scroll. If you would like to send them an e-mail thank you,
use the e-mail tab to access your e-mail tool.
Q: How should I turn in donations?
A: Donations can be mailed directly to the Alzheimer’s Association at 4104 Outlook Blvd. Building B,
Pueblo, CO 81008. Remember, never send cash in the mail. You can always turn in donations to the
Alzheimer’s office, but we do encourage participants to have a money order created for any cash
donations you receive, or you may turn everything in the day of the Walk. If you turn your donations
in prior to the Walk, they will be listed on your honor scroll.
Q: What if my donors would like a receipt?
A: When a donor gives online, they will
receive an automatic thank you letter via e-
mail that can be used as a receipt. All
“offline” donations of $100 or more will
receive a thank you letter from the
Alzheimer's Association automatically.
Q: I mailed a donation in, but it does not
appear on my honor scroll.
A: Please allow 5-10 business days for
processing. If the donation does not appear
after 10 business days, please contact Felicia
at 719.544.5720 x 302.
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FAQ continued...
Q: Can I send in donations for more than one participant in one
envelope?
A: Yes, but please be very specific as to how the donations should be
credited. Include the Walk location, participants name and team name if
applicable. The more information you provide, the faster we can process
your donations.
Q: Can I check in prior to the event to avoid the long registration lines?
A: Yes, we encourage you to turn in your money, pick up your
registration packet and Walk shirts prior to the day of the event.
Please call Felicia to schedule your pick up. 719.544.5720 x 302.
Q: Can people register on the day of the Walk?
A: Yes, day of registration is permitted. Those needing to do so should visit the registration area to
fill out a quick registration form. Donations may also be made at that time.
Q: Does every member of my team need to register?
A: Yes, there are several reasons we like all members of the team to register, first and most
importantly, the registration form has a waiver that all walkers or their guardians should sign. These
waivers are required by the cities who allow us to hold walks in their parks. Secondly, we like to know
who is walking so we can thank them for their participation. Finally, we like to know how many people
are participating in the walk each year. It is fun to watch the size of the event grow. Participants like
to know too!
Q: If I am registered online, but don’t have any money to turn in on the day of the Walk, do I still
need to go through registration?
A: If you have turned in your money, picked up your materials at pre event check in, you can avoid the
registration line and enjoy the day. If you have not picked up your Walk packet, you will need to visit
the Check-In table to receive your T-Shirt, Promise Flower, etc.
Q: Will the money I turn in on the day of the Walk show up
online?
A: Yes, day of donations will be entered online, but please
allow at least one month post Walk for them to be
reflected on the website. In Colorado we host 12 walks
within a months time and the Denver accounting office is
responsible for processing all donations into our database.
It is an overwhelming task and they do it as quickly as
possible.
10The Southern Colorado Walk Committee is excited to announce we will be continuing our
“Memory Mile” campaign for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s season! In an effort to further our
efforts in honoring loved ones and to remind participants of the reason we Walk and continue our
commitment in this fight, the first mile of our Walk route is affectionately named the “Memory
Mile.”
We are excited to offer you, our beloved teams and participants, the opportunity to honor
your loved ones, with our Memory Mile Scrapbook signs, a memorial/tribute to your loved ones.
Whether you are honoring someone living with Alzheimer’s, a dear loved one who has passed with
the disease, or those loving individuals who selflessly provide caregiving to protect our dear loved
ones, we want to honor their memory, their legacy, and their love!
For those of you wishing to participate in this campaign, we ask that you submit a brief
tribute, to Felicia Duff, Development Coordinator, and we will be adding those tributes to free
standing signs that will be posted along the Walk route on Walk day, to allow participants to take a
moment, read your tribute, and be reminded of the reasons we Walk. We all have a memory to
share, let's take a moment to honor those we love and share that love with others participating in the
2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's.
We ask that you keep your tributes brief, as space on each board will be limited, and long
messages will be more difficult for Walkers to read as they pass by, but please be creative. An
example may be something like the following:
"Team Cherished Memories Walks to Honor our Papa"
(include picture of Papa")
Honoring his legacy as a wonderful husband, loving father, and admirable Papa
With Love, Team Cherished Memories, the Smith & Jones Families
How do you contribute to this campaign? Please complete the form on the following page and
submit your tribute to Felicia Duff, fduff@alz.org no later than August 13, 2018. Please include the
message as you wish it to appear. If you would like to include a photo, please be sure the photo is
good quality, to avoid pixilation when printing. (Participants may submit up to 4 photos to be used
for each sign.)
Is there a fee to participate in this campaign? There is no fee to submit your tribute, but we do
highly encourage participants to make an additional self-donation of $25 or more to your team. As
we help to preserve the memory of your dear loved one, help preserve the memories of future
generations by contributing to the funding of research to find an our First Survivor and help the
Alzheimer’s Association continue to provide support and care to Southern Colorado communities and
families.
11CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _______________
Phone: _( )__________________________
TRIBUTE INFORMATION
Name of Honoree(s): __________________________________________________________
Message to be Included: _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
I would like to include a photo(s): Yes No
**Please check all flowers that apply for the above tribute. These flowers will be included on the sign.**
PURPLE ORANGE YELLOW
BLUE Honoring the
Honoree is Supporting the Honoree is a care-
memory of the loved fight against giver for someone
living with one we lost to
Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s
Please submit completed forms with pictures
to Felicia Duff, Alzheimer’s Association
Development Coordinator.
fduff@alz.org
If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact the Alzheimer’s Association
719.544.5720 x 302
Alzheimer’s Association, Pueblo
4104 Outlook Blvd. Bldg. B
Pueblo, CO 81008
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