Form a Team

What is a Team?

A team is a group of five or more walkers joining together to raise money to fight arthritis. Team members can include anyone and everyone! Friends, family, co-workers, clients, vendors - anyone! Team participation is FUN and EASY!

How is a Team Formed?

Establish a team captain who will recruit walkers and lead the team. Leading a team is easy, and involves setting fundraising goals, supplying registration and donation forms and motivating and inspiring team members. The Arthritis Foundation will provide you with a complete "Team Captain Kit" with everything you need to get started.

What are the Benefits of Team Participation?

Feel good knowing that you joined a group of people that care enough to directly help improve the lives of people with arthritis. The Arthritis Walk brings people together in a unique and exciting way to support the Arthritis Foundation while participating in a healthy activity.  Benefits of Team Participation:

• Increases your visibility in the community and demonstrates that your group or company cares about people.
• Is GREAT for building Team MORALE! Feel good knowing that you joined a group of people that care enough to directly affect the lives of people with arthritis.
• It's EASY! The Arthritis Foundation will provide all materials necessary to have a successful fundraising Team!
• It's FUN! The Arthritis Walk joins people together in a unique and exciting way to support the Arthritis Foundation while participating in a healthy activity.

 Here's how you can get started today....

• Register! Register online to receive your walk packet and a helpful Team Captain's Kit! Online Information Request Form
• Recruit! Recruit family, friends and co-workers to Join YOUR Team for a Cure!
• Hang posters and sign-up sheets in high traffic areas - such as employee break areas, copy rooms, reception areas, your work areas, restrooms, or cafeterias.
• Send out an e-mail asking people to Join YOUR Team for a Cure!
• Promote the Walk Brochure. Provide a Walk Brochure to everyone that may be interested.
• Record a message on your voice mail or put an article in the company newsletter!

Raise!

Give your Team a fundraising goal to reach. Raise funds to benefit the Arthritis Foundation and be eligible for great prizes. See below for Fundraising Tips!  The Arthritis Foundation has the materials and staff expertise to help you and your team succeed. For more information and a Team Captain Kit call the walk hotline today! 617-244-1800 Ext: 137.

Fund Raising Tips

• Set a goal for yourself! Set a goal for your team! ($100 per walker)
• Collect donations at the time you ask for them.
• Ask co-workers, friends, family members and neighbors to support you. Remember to ask about company matching.
• Ask a business you frequent to support you.
• Contact your company's suppliers/vendors.
• Ask a club or group you belong to, to donate. Make your own donation.
• Challenge another department at work to see who can raise the most money.
• Sell tickets to a company parking space or day off.
• Hold a fundraiser at work or school. Host a bake sale, dress down day, silent auction, etc.
• Ask about our Star Campaign