Ohio River Valley Chapter
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Arthritis Walk?
A: The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's nationwide walk that raises funds to fight arthritis and related diseases.
Q: What is a Team?
A: A team is any group of at least five walkers.
Q: How Can My Company Participate?
A: Companies can participate by organizing a team(s) of co-workers, vendors, family and friends to raise money and walk in the event.
Q: Is the Arthritis Walk Limited to Corporate Teams?
A: No, in fact we also encourage team participation through civic organizations, schools, family and friends. Individuals are also welcome to participate too!
Q: Is it Difficult to Organize a Team?
A: No, team participation is easy! All teams are led by a Team Captain. He/She will serve as the liason between the Arthritis Foundation and your organization. Team captains receive a "Team Captain Kit" with instructions and materials to ensure success in building a large walk team.
Q: Is my corporation/organization required to make a specific contribution?
A: No! Generally, teams generate a larger contribution by raising funds collectively. Remember that matching gifts can double your fund raising dollars!
Q: How are Funds Raised Through Team Participation?
A: Each team member is responsible for achieving his own fund raising goal. Each person must raise at least $100 to earn an Arthritis Walk T-Shirt.
Q: How is the Money Collected?
A: Donations can be turned in to your Team Captain, or you can turn them in yourself to the Arthritis Foundation.
Q: How is the Money Used?
A: Money raised from the Arthritis Walk will help fund the mission of the Arthritis Foundation, which is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Q: How Can Top Management Get Involved With the Arthritis Walk?
A: Your CEO or Senior Level Management Staff can help by issuing an "Arthritis Walk" challenge among employees. Ask them to endorse a memo to all staff requesting their participation and offer a free company T-Shirt to generate excitment and gain publicity.
Q: How Long is the Route?
A: The Arthritis Walk is a non-competitive, 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) course with a one mile option for those who wish to walk a shorter distance.
Q: Why Should I Participate?
A: Arthritis is serious! Your participation is urgently needed to help find a cure. Join a team today and be a leader in the fight against arthritis.
Q: Who Should I Contact if I Require Further Information?
A: Please contact the Arthritis Foundation, Ohio River Valley Chapter office at 513-271-4545 ext.112 or 1-800-383-6843 or e-mail: bprecht@arthritis.org
