Forming A Team

Raising critically needed funds for those affected by HIV and AIDS is extremely important and easy to do as a group; 62% of the money raised for AIDS Arms LifeWalk comes from pledges collected by teams. Forming a LifeWalk team is fun and promotes fellowship. It's a time for social interaction outside of a structured environment and it's a great way for friends and group members to bond. Teams motivate and challenge each other (or other teams) into a fundraising whirlwind and are great exposure for your organization. Plus, we award fantastic prizes for the top fundraising teams. To start a team simply:

  1. Select a team name and designate a captain or co-captains
  2. Register and download a Team Captain Handbook
  3. Set a financial goal. Our goal is for each team to raise at least $500
  4. Create a team webpage through the FirstGiving web site
  5. Recruit Walkers by informing everyone in your company, organization(s) and school about the team and how they can get involved. Aim for a minimum 10 team members.
  6. Motivate teammates to collect pledges. (Download a pledge form - Coming Soon).
  7. Invite coworkers, customers and vendors to support your team.
  8. Attempt to collect donations when your donors sign your pledge form or shortly thereafter or have them visit your personal FirstGiving web page. Checks should be made payable to "AIDS Arms LifeWalk". Have your donors note your team name on the memo line.
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