Why Form A Team?
Who wants to walk alone? Walking as a team is fun and a morale builder for all types of companies, schools and organizations. It's a time for enjoyment outside the work or school environment, and it's a great reason for friends and family groups to get together!
Walking is also a great way to show support for a loved one fighting AIDS and a tribute to those who have been lost. Raising funds for those affected by HIV/AIDS is extremely important and easy to do as a group. You will motivate and challenge each other (or other teams) into a fundraising frenzy! Decide on a team theme and compete to win the Most Creative Team Award!
How can you form an AIDS Walk/Run Team?
The first step to forming an AIDS Walk team is to designate a Team Captain who will work directly with the Team Coordinator in AIDS Walk Headquarters.
Your Team Coordinator will help you with:
Next, the Team Captain should register the team:
- online and be sure to check the "I am the team captain" box on the online registration form
- by phone. Give us a call at (800) 475-2430
- by e-mail
Once your team is registered, you will receive a team kit in the mail.
Because we know how much work you put into getting a team together, we have special incentives for team captains. Don't forget, if your team raises $1,000 or more, you will join the $500 Club.
Special Team Awards
At the AIDS Walk/Run there are special awards just for teams:
- Top Fundraising Company Team - last year the top company team was Starbucks who raised a record $22,390!
- Top Fundraising Community Team - last year the top community team was Team Stumblers with $22,160 raised! Team Stumblers and WilPower have a great rivalry for a good cause!
- Most Creative Team - pick a theme and get creative. Pique the interest of the panel of judges to win this award!
- Team with the Most Members - The 2010 AIDS Walk/Run saw two teams with over 50 people! Try to beat it!
- Other awards go to Top Fundraising Teen AIDS Task Force Teams, and more!
We want everyone to win! And don't forget that all money is used locally to help support the Adolescent Prevention Programs and Client Support Services Programs of AIDS Community Resources.