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 co-workers, friends, family members, clients, vendors-anyone! Team participation is FUN and EASY!

How is a Team Formed?

Establish a team captain who will recruit 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.

10 Steps to Building a Winning Team?

1. Set a goal for your team! Raise at least $100 each and try to recruit at least 10 team members.
2. Hang posters and sign-up sheets in central locations around your office or school. Be sure to list your team captain as the primary contact and include your telephone number and e-mail address.
3. Spread the word! Send out e-mails, memos, and voicemails requesting particpationg. Put an article in your company or community newsletter.
4. Host an informational meeting. Educate people about the Arthritis Walk and how they can make a difference.
5. Build team spirit! Encourage some friendly competition among employees/departments by issuring an Arthritis Walk challenge.
6. Follow up with your team's fundraising progress. Answer questions and address concerns. Provide them with a list of successful fund-raising tips. Remind your team members about company matching. This is an easy way to double your fund-raising dollars.
7. Determine whether your team will wear a uniform/team t-shirt at the event. A team shirt can be a great way to stand out the day of the event.
8. Remind co-workers, family and friends that May is National Arthritis Month. Ask them to honor the 46 million people who suffer from Arthritis pain by making a donation.
9. Thank your team members for their commitment to help lead the fight against arthritis.
10. Walk proudly with your team on event day!

Benefits of Team Participation?

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

10 Easy Fundraising Tips

1. Set a goal for yourself and for your team! (Minimum of $100 per walker).
2. Collect donations at the time you ask for them.
3. Ask co-workers, friends, family members and neightbors to support you. Remember to ask about company matching.
4. Ask a business you frequent to support you.
5. Contact your company's suppliers/vendors.
6. Ask a club or group you belong to, to donate.
7. Make your own donation.
8. Challenge another department at work to see who can raise the most money.
9. Raffle off a company parking space or day off.
10. Hold a fundraiser at work or school. Host a bake sale, dress down day, silent auction, etc.

How to Raise $150 in TWO weeks