TEAM CAPTAIN HANDBOOK 2017
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USE YOUR PARTICIPANT CENTER TO SUPPORT YOUR TEAM Page 4
TRACK YOUR TEAM’S PROGRESS Page 15
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CONTENTS Intro to Teams...................................................................... 3 Get an overview of what your responsibilities are as a team captain.
Getting Started................................................................... 4 Details on how to register team members and follow your team’s progress through your Participant Center.
Building Your Team........................................................... 7 Learn how to find new team members and bring them into the fold.
Supporting Your Team..................................................... 9 Learn how to lead your team’s fundraising and training efforts, and support them to be the best team you can be.
Team Tracking Sheet........................................................ 15 Track your team members’ progress.
“I set a big goal, and I knew I couldn’t do it by myself. I knew that I needed to build a team. Through the fundraising and the training, we just really connected as a team, bonded as a team, and really supported each other.” —Sally, 3-Day Walker, Team Hands Up For Hooters
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INTRO TO TEAMS What is a Team? •A group of people working together to train and fundraise in preparation for their Susan G. Komen 3-Day® experience.
• Two or more people—our biggest teams have over 150 people! •T eams can be comprised of both walkers and crew members. (Crew members will have a crew team assignment for their job on the event, but they may also join a walker team for fundraising events and camaraderie. On event, crew members will sleep in the crew tent section, separate from the walker section, since they keep earlier hours.)
Start your team by asking two people to join you. Ask them to recruit two friends each. Pretty soon you will have a team of seven people! And you will raise at least $16,100 to fight breast cancer.
up your training walks to all walkers and post them on The3Day.org, contact us at 800-996-3DAY to find out how to become an official training walk leader. Publicizing your team’s training walks will help you meet other Komen 3-Day walkers and teams—and possibly recruit new members for your team.
• Track your team’s progress. Use the Team Tracking Sheet on page 15.
• Stay informed. Visit your Participant Center at The3Day.org regularly and pay special attention to any emails you get from the 3-Day®.
Benefits of a Team Participating in the 3-Day on a team is a great way to enhance what is already an incredibly meaningful experience.
• Training is more enjoyable (and successful), since it is easier to stay motivated when participating in group training walks or other fitness activities.
• Teammates can plan and execute larger fundraising events
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Team Captain Responsibilities •R ecruit new team members. Invite new walkers who may not have otherwise participated—and inspire your teammates to do the same. Set a recruitment goal for your team and keep working toward it.
•K eep your teammates motivated and engaged. Many team captains send out regular emails, host team get-togethers, plan team fundraising activities, lead training walks and more. These activities are great at getting participants motivated to fundraise and train.
•S et a team fundraising goal. Each team member must raise at least $2,300, but we encourage you to aim above and beyond the individual fundraising minimum. Help us eradicate breast cancer by raising as much money as you collectively can.
•S et up and maintain your team’s webpage on The3Day.org. Upload a team photo and write a short story about your team for future visitors. Keep your webpage updated throughout the season to share your team’s recruitment, training and fundraising accomplishments.
• Teammates hold each other accountable, ensuring better preparedness for the actual event.
• Your friends will share the 3-Day journey with you along the route and in camp at night.
• Increase the fun, the laughter and the tears that you share along the way.
• Multiply your impact on the fight against breast cancer. Together you can accomplish more than you could alone.
The Big Myth About Teams Many people are afraid to team up with friends and family because they’re worried that fundraising will be more difficult because they may share the same pool of potential donors. In fact, the opposite is true. Why? They have the benefit of their team members’ advice and encouragement, they have a wider resource pool from which to pull and they can band together to plan and execute group fundraising activities. In fact, we have found that participants who are on a team are much more likely to achieve their fundraising commitment and participate in the event.
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•P lan team activities. The more engaged your team is, the higher the likelihood each teammate will see their commitment through. Have fun and be creative with how you build your team community. See the many team fundraising and training ideas included in this handbook and online at The3Day.org/Teams.
• Lead training walks to help your team and other walkers in your area prepare for the event. If you would like to open
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How to Use Your Participant Center How To: to Support Your Team Change Your Team’s Fundraising Goal Set up your team webpage, send emails and track your team’s progress in your online Participant Center at The3Day.org. To access your Participant Center, log in with your username and password at The3Day.org.
On the Progress page, select the Team link from the sub menu on the right hand side. In the pink progress bar, where you see your team’s fundraising progress, click the Change link next to Team Goal.
Track Your Team’s Fundraising Progress
How Others Register to Join Your Team
On the Progress page, select the Team link from the sub menu on the right hand side.
Once you have found new team members, they’ll need to officially join as part of your team. Here’s how:
Your team page is what donors and potential teammates will see when they search for your team online, so give it your own touch. Change the picture or text frequently. Highlight a team member, or talk about your upcoming fundraising event or training walk. The links to all of your team members’ personal fundraising pages will appear on this page.
•E ach time a new team member comes on board, make sure they know your team name (and team password, if you created one). If they register online, they should select the “Join a Team” option and search for your team name.
• If your new team members have already registered for the 3-Day, they can join your team with the “Change Team Membership” link on their Participant Center home page (on the right-hand side).
• If you wish to make your team private and not accept members you don’t know personally, you may set a team password. This way, only those who know the password will be able to join your team. You can set your team password in your Participant Center.
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Update Your Team Page
As an experienced 3-Day participant, you have an additional responsibility as a team captain: Mentor your team members who are new to the 3-Day. Your team will look to you to share your expertise and provide information. Of course, if you don’t know the answer, just ask your 3-Day coach!.
Komen Impact Fact: Early detection and effective treatment have resulted in a 38 percent decline in breast cancer mortality (deaths) in the U.S. between 1989-2014.
How To: Change the Content on Your Team Page
Change Your Team Password
In the Team Page area, simply type or paste your text into the Body box. Remember that the system will log you out after 10 minutes, so click the Save button often. You can use the icons in the text body editing area to change your font, font size, bold or underline your text or include bullet points or a numbered list. There is also a spell check option. When you are finished writing, don’t forget to Save. In addition to saving your content regularly within your Participant Center, backing up your content is always recommended. We advise you to copy and paste the text, photo or other content into a Word document and save it on your computer for your future reference, if needed.
In the Team Page area, look for the Team Name/Password section and click the Edit link. Make your changes and save. If you wish to open up your team to members of the public, you may want to remove your password, but if you wish to keep your team closed, you may want to password protect your team—just don’t forget to tell any new team members you recruit what the password is.
View Your Team Roster From the Teammates area, select the View Team Roster link in the sub menu on the right hand side. You can use the links on the right hand side to download your team roster and team statistics, if you wish.
Change the Photo on Your Team Page In the Team Page area, scroll down to the Photo section. Then click the Browse button to find the photo file on your computer. Then click Save/Upload. If you wish, you may add a caption under the photo, then click Save/Upload to save your caption.
Promote a Team Member to Captain From the Teammates area, select the View Team Roster link in the sub menu on the right hand side. Then click the Manage Captains link in the right hand side. Check the box next to all team members you wish to promote to co-captain (maximum 2 co-captains). Save.
View Your Team Page as it Looks to the Public In the Team Page area, click the View My Team Page link at the top.
Change Your Team’s Name In the Team Page area, look for the Team Name/Password section and click the Edit link. Make your changes and save.
Increase Your Team’s Fundraising Goal On the Progress page, select the Team link from the sub menu on the right hand side. In the pink progress bar, where you see your team’s fundraising progress, click the Change link next to Team Goal.
Send a Message to Your Team Members in Their Participant Centers Look for the Message From the Team Captain box on the right hand side. Click the edit link. Type your message and save. This message will appear on the Participant Center home page of all of your team members.
Komen Impact Fact: Komen has touched many advances in breast cancer research, including discovers such as tilmanocept, molecular breast imaging, ultrasound tomography and a new breast cancer predisposition gene (RECQL).
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Send an Email to Your Team From the Email and Contacts page:
• Select contacts from the sub menu (or from the Participant Center home page, select Add Contacts from the sub menu). • Then select the Groups tab to view the list of all groups. • Click on the name of the Teammates group to see all of the members of that group. • Check the box next to the name of the Teammates group. • Then select the Compose Message link at the top to begin composing your email. • Select an email template or choose “Create Your Own Message.” Then on the next screen, type your subject line and email text into the Body area. Note that the system will log you out after 10 minutes, so click the Save as Draft link often. When you are finished writing your email, you can choose to Save as Draft, Save as Template or Send. In addition to saving your content regularly within your Participant Center, backing up your content is always recommended. We advise you to copy and paste the text, photo or other content into a Word document and save it on your computer for your future reference, if needed. If you send emails from your Participant Center, the message will automatically include a direct link back to your personal page and team page. Note: The 3-Day websites made available to you, including the Participant Center, your Fundraising Page and any message board, are offered on the express condition that you accept,
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without modification, the terms and conditions applicable to the access and use of such websites, including without limitation Komen’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Link Agreement, Message Board Agreement and 3-Day Friend Finder Policy, each of which is available for your review at The3Day.org. Your access to and use of the websites are conditioned upon your continued compliance with these policies.
Forming Teams for Multiple 3-Day Events Teams are specific to a 3-Day location. If you would like to recruit members to your team who are registered for a different 3-Day event, they must select their own team captain for that location. For example, you could form “Teri’s Team” for the Atlanta 3-Day and register as team captain. Your cousin can then form “Teri’s Team” for the San Diego 3-Day and register as team captain for the San Diego branch of your team. Each local team will have its own team webpage.
Team Captain Message Boards As a team captain, you’ll have access to the special Team Captain Message Boards at The3Day.org/Boards. Here you can share stories, successes and challenges with your fellow team captains. Talk about your fundraising events, training plans and teambuilding strategies.
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Opening Your Team to Members of the Public
Participating in the 3-Day with co-workers and colleagues is a great way to boost team spirit at your company or organization. Host a recruitment party at your workplace or rally your co-workers to attend a local 3-Day meeting together.
Walkers often register for the 3-Day and want to join a team, even though they don’t know anyone else registered for the event. We try to match these walkers with friendly teams who are willing to take new members under their wing. To add your name to our 3-Day Friend Finder, edit your profile on The3Day.org to check “I am willing to open my team to new members from the public and share my contact information.” Then visit the 3-Day Friend Finder page in your Participant Center (The3Day.org/Friend) to update your profile with more information about you and your team.
If you would like a 3-Day coach to come to your place of employment and talk to your co-workers about the 3-Day, please contact us to make arrangements. Ask your employer to sponsor or support your team:
• By allowing the team to recruit new members within the company. Ask your employer to be an active partner, helping you recruit other employees, family and friends to register for the 3-Day.
• By allowing your team to actively fundraise within the company—with posters, information on the company intranet, an article in the company newsletter and during meetings or the lunch hour.
• By donating the registration fees for each participant. • By sponsoring any team T-shirts you are having produced. • By giving you a paid day off for the Friday of the event. • By offering matching gifts for donations received. • By providing each team member with a company T-shirt to train in and wear on the event.
• By hosting a cheering station along the route. (More information on cheering stations will become available approximately 2-4 weeks before the event.)
Team Building Your first step to building your team will be reaching out to those who joined your team in the past. Then reach beyond that list and invite some new faces! Make sure your new team members don’t feel left out because they weren’t part of the team last year.
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We make an extra effort to try to match walkers who live far away from the 3-Day location with a team, so they’ll have someone familiar to connect with once they get to the event. If you would like to open your team to walkers who live farther away, please call us at 800-996-3DAY and we will add you to our special list. You may not be able to see team members in person before the event, but you can still support them via phone and email.
SUPPORTING YOUR TEAM Fundraising With Your Team As you know, each individual 3-Day walker must have at least $2,300 in her/his fundraising account before the first day of the event. But don’t limit yourself. By working together as a team, we know you can raise even more. The Top Team legacy pin is awarded at each event to the team who raises the most money overall. Aim high, and this reward could be yours! Note: While fundraising, it is imperative that you adhere to the 3-Day guidelines in order to maintain the integrity of the 3-Day event and provide your potential donors with the confidence that their money will be put to good use in the fight against breast cancer. You can find the fundraising guidelines in the Walker Fundraising Handbook and online on the FAQ page in your Participant Center.
Team Donations Although each walker is responsible for having at least $2,300 in his/her individual account before the first day of the event, there are still ways that teams can share fundraising dollars. Here are a few suggestions:
1. As team members reach their fundraising minimum, ask them to add a note to their Participant Center encouraging their donors to contribute to another person on your team who has not yet met the fundraising minimum.
2. Instruct donors to mail their contribution to you (the team captain) rather than directly to the bank’s address listed on the donation form (checks should still be made out to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, not to the team captain). An easy way to do this is to include a self-addressed stamped envelope (with your return address) with all fundraising letters. Be sure to let the donor know that donations will be shared with the team.
• The donation must be made via check (not credit card). • The donation check must be for at least $1,000. • The donation can only be split among team members who haven’t reached their minimum (have less than $2,300 in their fundraising account).
• Here are the instructions for splitting a check:
1. Mail in the check attached to a team member’s donation form.
2. Once the donation shows up in the team member’s account, call us at 800-996-3DAY to request a split.
3. You’ll need to give us the names and Participant IDs of the team members who want to split the donation, and the amount to be designated to each team member.
4. We will split the donation according to your instructions. Please allow up to two weeks processing time for these requests.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is the only scenario in which a donation may be split or transferred after it has been posted to a participant’s account. In all other cases, donations may not be transferred. Contributions to Susan G. Komen® are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Please check with your personal tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift. For general and financial information about the 3-Day, visit The3Day.org or call 800-996-3DAY. Visit The3Day.org/Teams for some tried and true team fundraising ideas and sample team fundraising letters!
As you receive checks, re-attach them to donation forms for team members who need the funds and send them to the address on the form. Important Note: It is not sufficient to cross out the name and Participant ID# on a donation form and replace it with another team member’s information. A new individualized form for the walker who should receive credit must be attached to the donation check.
Splitting Checks The policy of the 3-Day is that a donation cannot be transferred from one participant’s account to another participant’s account once it has posted. The only exception to this rule is if you have a donation check of $1,000 or more, the 3-Day staff can split that amount among your team members for you. Here are some guidelines:
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Training With Your Team The more prepared your team is, the better experience everyone will have. Check out the suggested training schedules in your Training Handbook or on The3Day.org/Training for a guideline of how your team should be training. Remember, the training schedules are to be used as guidelines. If you can’t fit the entire walking schedule into your week, try to do as much as you can. The important thing is to increase your mileage safely. Your team members may be new to distance walking and/or do not currently have a training regimen. You may be new to it yourself. Start out with easy walks (low mileage and on flat surfaces) and gradually increase distance and difficulty. There are many resources for planning safe walking routes. In addition to planning walks at local parks, community centers and trails, there are fantastic online mapping tools that can help. These include mapmywalk.com, walkjogrun.net and gmap-pedometer.com. The following suggestions are great ways to involve those who are at various levels of their training, while still allowing everyone to take advantage of the camaraderie of the training walk community.
1. Loops. Plan a circular route of a relatively short distance. This allows walkers to decide for themselves how many times they want to walk the loop. This plan has the added benefit of looping back by the car for hydration refills!
2. Go out and back. Plan a route that goes out in one direction and returns on the same course. Walkers have the option of turning around at any point that’s comfortable to them.
body qualifies as cross-training. Get your team together and bike, swim or attend a Pilates, yoga or dance class. Visit The3Day.org/Teams for fun and unique team training ideas! PLEASE NOTE: THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND TRAINING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS HANDBOOK, ON THE WEBSITE, OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED TO YOU IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE 3-DAY, IS MEANT TO BE USED AS A GUIDELINE ONLY AND NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE OR BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. ANY SUCH INFORMATION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SEEKING MEDICAL ADVICE OR TREATMENT FROM YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER. BEFORE STARTING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM OR FOLLOWING ANY RECOMMENDATIONS, ADVICE OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING TRAINING FOR THE 3-DAY OR ANY ATHLETIC EVENT, YOU SHOULD FIRST CONSULT A PHYSICIAN AND HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.
HOW YOUR TEAM CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
3. Shortcuts. Build shortcuts into a longer route and tell
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SHOW UP! You want every member of your team standing with you at the Opening Ceremony. By engaging your team early and working together on training and fundraising, you are helping to guarantee the success of the event by guaranteeing the success of your teammates.
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ADD UP! Every member of your team brings at least $2,300 to the event. By recruiting more team members, you are directly impacting the amount of funds returned to help end breast cancer.
your walking group about them before you start, or detail them on your route map or directions. As you plan your route, scout out available restroom and hydration stops. There is a direct correlation between the frequency of restrooms and walkers’ willingness to continue hydrating. Frequent restroom stops reduce the risk that someone will suffer from dehydration on your training walk. Consider becoming an official 3-Day training walk leader so you can post and track your training walks on our website. It will make it easier for you to organize walks with your team (and other walkers in your area). Cross-training can increase muscle strength and endurance while decreasing the risk of injuries. Any activity that increases your heart rate and involves using your whole
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1 Additional Walker = $6.6 Million (# of teams x $2,300)
2 Additional Walkers = $13.3 Million
3 Additional Walkers = $19.9 Million
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STEP UP! By guiding your team to a higher fundraising goal, your team will be among the fundraising elite of the 3-Day.
The top 4 reasons why registered walkers don’t complete the 3-Day: • Fear of fundraising • Injury • Scheduling conflicts • Pregnancy
How to conquer fears of fundraising: • Talk about your fears as a team. Getting face to face with someone who might have some anxiety about doing the 3-Day is a great way to assure them that they’re not alone.
• Meet with your team to create a fundraising plan for everyone; brainstorm together and support everyone’s ideas.
• Ask for help from your 3-Day coach. She is an experienced 3-Day walker who is ready to mentor you through any challenges you might face.
• Create a timeline for your fundraising. Assign specific launch dates for your emails, fundraising parties, followup letters, etc. Then track results online and send team bulletins congratulating team members on achieving fundraising milestones.
• Plan group fundraising activities and divide up various tasks according to your teammates’ skills. If a team member is shy, let her work on the behind-the-scenes logistics. If a team member is a “people person,” put her front and center, making the fundraising ask.
How to avoid injury: • Invite your team to attend some of the workshops hosted by local 3-Day outfitters throughout the year.
• Encourage your team members to attend official 3-Day training walks. Search for upcoming walks online at The3Day.org/TrainingWalks.
• If an injury prevents your teammate from being able to complete the entire mileage of the event, discuss options and encourage them to stay committed to participating for a portion of the day. On the event, if a walker is unable to complete the day’s mileage, transportation will be available to take them to camp.
• If an injury is severe enough to prevent someone from participating in the event (this decision should be discussed with the participant and their doctor), encourage them to finish their fundraising and consider joining the crew for the 3-Day. Note: Switching to the crew is allowed only at the discretion of the Crew & Volunteer Coordinator, depending upon crew team availability, and must include the medical permission of a physician.
What options are available for walkers who are pregnant? • Pregnant walkers should consult their doctors regarding safe levels of participation.
• Visit the Team Captain Message Boards. Connect with
• Walkers can participate in a different 3-Day location,
other team captains to network, troubleshoot fundraising challenges and share successes and ideas.
where the timing may be more desirable, within the 2017 event season. Alternately, pregnant walkers can choose to roll their registration over to the 2018 season.
• Watch the 3-Day Fundraising Webinar. Talk with your 3-Day coach.
• Visit The3Day.org/Calendar for information about local 3-Day meetings and workshops, and encourage team members to attend by sending them reminders.
How to avoid scheduling conflicts:
If a team member realizes they won’t be able to participate for all three days of the event, encourage them to complete their fundraising and attend as much of the event as they can! If walking is no longer a possibility, they can attend a cheering station and/or Opening and Closing Ceremonies to stay connected to the team and the event.
• Encourage team members to talk to their employers (or school) early about needing time off. Keep in mind that the event starts very early on Friday morning and many walkers stay near the event site on Thursday evening for convenience.
• Work together on childcare arrangements. Team members may be able to share babysitters. Perhaps one team member’s spouse (who isn’t participating in the 3-Day) could hold a sleepover or play date for the team’s children.
• Team members with a date conflict may choose to participate in a different 3-Day location within the 2017 event season.
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Important Dates and Deadlines As it gets closer to the event, important announcements, deadlines and dates will be posted in your Participant Center and on the Event Info page. Please visit those areas of our website regularly so you don’t miss out.
Communicating With Your Team • Make a welcome call or send an email to all new team members.
• Check in once a month with all team members (via email or phone).
• Invite your team members to upcoming 3-Day events. • Organize team training walks in the months prior to the 3-Day. Or join in an already existing training walk posted on the website.
• Hold team meetings to gather everyone together. You can recruit more team members, plan fundraising events, coordinate matching outfits for the 3-Day event or just get to know each other better.
• Be proactive. If you notice a walker struggling with fundraising or training, reach out and encourage them to remain engaged in the 3-Day community!
Team Meetings Many of the 3-Day outfitters will volunteer their space for team meetings or recruitment or fundraising events. Visit The3Day.org/Outfitters to see the list of local outfitters. If an outfitter has indicated a willingness to host team events, it will be noted in their listing. Contact the outfitter directly to arrange a time to hold your team recruitment, fundraising or planning meeting. If we don’t have outfitters in your area, check with your local library, café or park to see if they have a place your team could meet.
How to Keep It Going The 3-Day is a life-changing event. Keep your team intact and inspired by following up with them once the event is over. Don’t let the Closing Ceremony be a final goodbye. Instead, let it be the start of your 3-Day legacy.
• Meet all of your team members in the Participant Finish Area to discuss participating again next year.
• Host a get-together shortly following the event. Invite your local coach to attend. Have everyone bring their photographs to share.
• Encourage your team members to thank their donors and build their own teams next year.
• Thank your team for coming together, working as a team and making your 3-Day experience fantastic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teams Are the fundraising requirements different for team members? No. Each team member must have at least $2,300 in their individual fundraising account before the first day of the event in order to walk in the 3-Day. The purpose of a team is to support each individual in doing more, not less, than they could do on their own. Can a donor make a general donation to an entire team? Only if it’s a check for $1,000 or more. You can submit a large donation check over the amount of $1,000 to be split among members of your team who have not yet reached their fundraising minimum. See page 9 for instructions on how to split a large donation check. Can a team fundraise together? Yes. There are many ways teams can work together to raise money! In addition to sending out fundraising letters and directing potential donors to your team webpage, consider planning one or more fundraising events with your team this season. Look for fundraising ideas online at The3Day.org/Fundraising, or draw upon the talents and experience of your team members to come up with your own ideas! In addition to raising money, team fundraising events are a great way to promote your team, recruit new members, create awareness about breast cancer and have a wonderful team-bonding experience! Can I transfer funds from my account to a team member’s account? No. Donations may not be transferred from one individual fundraising account to another. See page 9 for instructions on how to divide donations among your team members. How can I ensure that my team tents together? Team members who complete online check-in at least 9 days prior to the event will automatically be assigned neighboring tents with the team members who have also completed check-in by that deadline. Is there a limit on how many people can be part of a team? No, there is no limit to the size of your team. Teams can consist of as few as two people, to as many as you’d like!
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Where do I get team T-shirts? You may make your own team T-shirts. But, if you want to use the 3-Day logo in your design, you will need to order from ShopKomen.com®, where you can create customized T-shirts and sweatshirts with your team logo and the official 3-Day logo. Am I allowed to designate a co-captain for my team? Yes! You may break up the workload and ask someone on your team to be a co-captain with you. You may designate your co-captain by promoting one of your team members on the team roster in your Participant Center. Are teams national or local? Teams are specific to a 3-Day event location. If you would like to recruit members to your team who are registered for a different 3-Day event, they must select their own team captain for that location. See page 6 for more information about forming teams for multiple 3-Day events. Can crew members and walkers be on the same team? Yes. Crew members will be assigned to a crew team to fulfill a specific function on the event (e.g., Gear & Tent crew team, Pit Stop crew team), and will tent near that crew team, but they can still join a team with other crew members and/or walkers for the purpose of fundraising and support. Can teams participate as a relay team on the event by dividing the walking distance between team members? No. Each individual member of a team must register for the 3-Day, and is responsible for their registration fee and fundraising minimum in order to participate. If, while on the event, you feel unable to finish the day’s mileage, we provide support vehicles to transport you to camp. The 3-Day is not a race—no one will force you to walk more than you are able. However, it is not a relay. We encourage you to walk with your team members, not in succession.
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TEAM TRACKING SHEET Printed Credential Completed Online Check-in Finalized Travel Plans 18/15-mile Back-to-Back Walk 10-mile Training Walk
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“The coaches are AMAZING! Susan and Tara knew that my mom passed away from cancer about a month before the walk. They both went out of their way to say hello and hug me every time they saw me. It made me feel really good that they genuinely cared about how I was doing on the walk. I’ll never forget that!” —Atlanta 3-Day Walker
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