2015 Team CaptainGuide

Build a Team Fundraise Make a Difference

Event Schedule

Cincinnati Saturday, May 9, 2015

Fountain SquareCincinnati, OH

ColumbusSaturday, June 6, 2015

COSIColumbus, OH

Cleveland/AkronSaturday, September 26, 2015

Progressive FieldCleveland, OH

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Dear Team Captain, The 2015 Walk to End Lupus Now™ is the year for us to make a lupus movement. With your team, we have the ability to discover the power to fight for this movement! Every year, we achieve goals to raise awareness, fund research, and educate the community. We need to strengthen our efforts to impact the movement! To start, we need to make this the most exciting and talked about event. We need you, your family, and your friends to help spread the word of empowerment.

Together, we have a great power that can and will make a difference. We can make a difference by helping someone undiagnosed and struggling to find answers, helping a mother understand how to live better with lupus, and teaching patients how to better manage their symptoms. The difference of understanding what happens after a diagnosis is so important. The difference is giving a young man hope and encouragement when he needs to start kidney dialysis. The fact that all of our efforts combined give the Lupus Foundation of America the ability to stimulate $7.6 million in new funding for research and education programs is amazing. This gives us great hope for the future! Together, we have the power to start a movement and make a difference.

Stay updated with all the walk details by reading our weekly emails and newsletters. You matter to the foundation and if at any time you have questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our chapter. In order for the event to be a success, we need everyone to rally together. Invite your friends and co-workers to join together and Walk to End Lupus. In this packet, you will find tips on how to lead your team and the foundation to a great success!

Check our chapter website, LupusGreaterOhio.org, if you need extra walk materials.

Thank you, Leslie Tierney, RNVP of Operations/Patient Navigator

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Individual Prizes vs. Team Prizes

You Sara$500 level No prizeJenni Mia$200 level $200 levelPaul $100 level

Walk Day Q&AQ: Do I need my team members registered for the event?

A: Yes, each walker needs to individually register for the walk either online or the day of the walk.

Q: Is there a minimum to participate in the walk?

A: Yes, we ask for a minimum of $20 for each walker to participate in the walk. (Ages 11+)

Q: Do I need to register my five year old?

A: Yes, all participants need to register for the event for liability reasons. For children ages 2-10, we ask for a $5 minimum donation. This is considered an activity pass.

Q: Will refreshments be provided?

A: Yes, lights snacks and refreshments will be available for all registered walkers.

Q: Will there be activities for children?

A: Yes, we will have activates such as face painters, balloon artists, and caricature artists available.

Q:How long is the walk?

A: Depending on the location of the walk, the path ranges between 1.5-3 miles. For individuals that cannot complete the full walk, we will have a butterfly stroll led by our Chapter President/CEO.

Q: Will the walk be cancelled due to rain?

A: No, the event will be held rain or shine.

Q: Are pets allowed at the walk?

A: For everyone’s safety, we ask that you leave all pets at home for this event.

Individual PrizesEach individual walker is charge of their own fundraising efforts. Each walker will be eligible for incentive prizes

depending on the level they have raised.

Team PrizesCollectively, we recognize all teams for their fundrais-ing efforts. When a team raises over $250 dollars, they can request a course marker sign. When a team raises over $1,000, the Team Captain will be eligible for a team trophy. For all printed material, paper work and proof of funds must be submitted two weeks before the walk date. On the day of the walk, the team that demon-

strates the most team spirit will be recognized.

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Team CaptainsLead Your Team To Victory

Build Your Team As a Team Captain, you are acting as a direct link to your community and the LFA, GOC. We need you to communicate with your team and the Chapter. By informing your team of dates and events, you are building a well-informed team.

Facts to Relay to Donors: • Lupus affects an estimated 60,000 Ohioans and 1.5 million Americans.• Lupus affects more than those affected by MS, cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, sickle cell

anemia, leukemia, and AIDs combined.

Fundraise

The Walk to End Lupus Now™ event is our signature fundraising event. The event is held across the nation in multiple cities. In order for us to make a difference, we are required to raise the funds necessary to carry on the mission. If you ask ten friends for a $5 sponsorship, you will already be at the $50 incentive level. Easy! If you need help with starting an email or letter writing campaign, feel free to reach out to the chapter for pointers and help.

Some ways a sponsorship gives to those affected by lupus:• $25 will provide 1 year courtesy membership to a lupus patient that is experiencing

financial hardship. • $50 will provide 100 lupus patients brochures to a local health agency on lupus. • $100 will provide 10 hours of telephone support for individuals affected by lupus. • $500 will provide 100 informational packets to doctors’ offices for individuals affected

by lupus. • $1,000 will provide online webinars on special topics requested by patients to learn

about. • $10,000 supports lupus research for one month.

Team Building

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Four Steps To SuccessStep 1 Step 2

Step 3 Step 4

Feel the power: a. Hold meetings in local coffee shops or restaurants.

b. Ask friends, co-workers, aquaintances, and/or family to join your team and walk with you.

c. Use social networking as a way to spread the news of what you are doing.

Use your power: a. Focus on communication with your team members. Utilize tools off of Kintera to send emails.

b. Share your team progress and goals.

c. Create a team t-shirt.

Multiply your power: a. Lead by example and attend your member’s fundraising events. Encourage the comradery.

b. Provide ideas and advice to your team members.

Mobilize your power: a. Be sure to convey event day details with your members.

b. Try to answer any questions they may have.

c. Do not be shy about asking any questions. Please call the office if you have any questions or concerns.

We know you can be successful! Stay positive and have faith in yourself! People will support you, all you have to do is ask.

FundraiseFour Steps To Success

Step 1 Step 2Set a Personal Goal: a. Think of a goal that you feel is obtainable. We suggest a goal of $100.00.

b. Special incentive prizes will be awarded.

Set a Team Goal: a. Again, think of a goal that you feel is obtainable.

b. Keep in mind when your team reaches $1,000, a team trophy will be awarded to your team. (Funds for printed material are due two weeks before the walk.)

Step 3

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Take part in Spirit Week: a. Spirit Week is an entire week dedicated to celebrating the kick-off for each city’s walk fundraising efforts! Use your power to engage your community and you can raise funds for the Walk to End Lupus Now™ through Third Party Fundraisers!

b. BE CREATIVE when coming up with Third Party Fundraisers of your own!

Step 4SeekCorporate Sponsors: a. Ask the company where you work to sponsor you in the event.

b. Ask friends and family to ask their work to sponsor you in the event.

c. Ask local businesses you frequent to sponsor you in the event.

We are here to help! If you need sample letters, we already have a packet ready for you to submit. Please let the office know how we can help you.

c. Complete a Third Party Fundraiser application online.