Thank you for signing up and fundraising for the 2024 Alzheimer Calgary Walk & Run!
Click here to download the 2024 Participant Guide.
Here are some tips to make your fundraising efforts easy, fun, and engaging:
Top Tips for Fundraising
1. Get organized
Before you ask for donations, answer these questions:
What are you asking people to do?
Why are you asking them?
How can they support you?
Tip: Log into your Participant Centre and take some time to customize your page with your own story!
2. Consider your options
Support can come from unexpected places! Ask your friends, family, neighbours, and co-workers to help your fundraising efforts.
Did you know? Your Participant Centre is loaded with email templates. Upload your contacts or send an email individually based on the available templates.
3. Set achievable goals
Don’t aim for the impossible. Instead, set an achievable goal. Remember that you can increase/decrease your goal amount at any time!
Tip: Don't forget to add your goal to your Participant Centre! You can adjust this goal at any time. Plus, there are prizes available! Click here to learn more.
4. Invite your loved ones
Teaming up at the race makes fundraising even more fun, and it can double your impact!
To join your team, they'll need your team name to register as a team member. Contact us if you need help.
5. Share online
Visit our Kudoboard to add a post with your story or team update. Photos and videos are greatly encouraged!
You can also find us @alzcalgary and #YYCALZ with the latest on the event. Tag us and share your race journey with us:
Helpful hint: Your Participant Centre is also a great place to share your story. Use the blog feature to log your journey leading up to the event as an inspiration for others.
6. Don't forget to say thank you
Showing appreciation is the best way to get more support for your efforts. Try to personally acknowledge any support you receive as soon as you can.
Tip: Your Participant Centre has an email template you can use to thank everyone who donates to your race.
Corporate Matching
Many companies offer matching programs for charitable donations. Check with your Community Investment team to see if your company will match your donation and maximize your impact.
We’ve also compiled a list of several companies that will provide corporate matching. Click here!
Who are you walking for?
Whether you’re participating in-person or virtually, the 2024 Alzheimer Walk & Run is all about supporting our family, friends, and community.
Share who you’re walking for with our signs below!
Here’s how you can do it:
1. Print a colour or black and white sign
Note: Badges will be available for in-person participants on race day
2. Write the name(s) of who you’re walking for on it.
3. Take a photo and upload it to social media don’t forget to tag it with @alzcalgary and #YYCALZ