Red Cross Walk and Run
to Save Lives
Team Captain Packet
www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun
215-405-8888
TEAM FUNDRAISING KIT
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THANK YOU
Thank you for participating in the Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives; you have joined thousands of
everyday heroes who care about our local community. As a team captain, you play a vital role in saving
lives right here in Southeastern Pennsylvania, one step at a time. You are one of the heroes crucial to
the success of the Red Cross.
The Red Cross Walk and Run is our biggest fund-raiser because of your enthusiasm and hard work.
Your support helps to ensure that the Red Cross continues to be the place where a stranger gives you
food and comfort, where someone you don’t even know uses CPR training to save your life, where
neighbors shelter you after a fire, and where strangers give you their blood. We can’t do it without you.
We have compiled this team fundraising kit, filled with ideas and helpful hints to get your team moving.
The success of the Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives depends on each person, and as a team you
multiply your impact. Thank you for joining us in giving hope to our neighbors and the promise of help
for unexpected emergencies.
All the best,
Natalie Coney
Special Events Coordinator
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WHY WE WALK OR RUN
We are walking or running to honor the thousands of heroes who, trained by the Red Cross, stand ready to help save
your life. Every day, people are faced with frightening emergencies. From choking to cardiac arrest and fires to floods,
each emergency is random and unpredictable. We are walking or running to ensure that the Red Cross is always able
to answer the call for help, one family at a time, whenever disaster strikes.
Your Gift at Work:
$50
$75
$100
$500
$1,500
$2,500
Buys groceries for a displaced family for one week.
Replaces prescription glasses melted by fire.
Clothes a child who has lost everything from shoes to mittens.
Helps pay medical expenses for an injured senior.
The average cost of disaster relief for a family.
Supports an Emergency Response Vehicle to care for people in a disaster.
About the Red Cross
The American Red Cross has a unique role in serving as the safety net for the American people in their hour of greatest
need. As part of a network of 176 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies worldwide, the Southeastern Pennsylvania
Chapter was founded in 1916 as a chartered unit of the American National Red Cross and serves the people of Bucks,
Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
Our Mission
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter seeks to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural and
human-caused disasters through the immediate mobilization of people and resources and the provision of community,
workplace, and school-based training.
What We Do
Dollars raised support a variety of local Red Cross programs and services, including but not limited to:
Emergency Services - Around the clock, every day of the year, we stand ready to respond to emergencies. We
provide direct aid and comfort to families affected by disasters including food, shelter, clothing, mental health
services, and other necessary relief. The Red Cross also educates our community on disaster and emergency
preparedness.
Health & Safety Training – We teach everything from CPR and first aid to lifeguard, nurse aid, and automated
external defibrillator (AED) training. We teach vital skills that help others in the event of an emergency.
Youth Services – We empower children’s lives by teaching them skills in personal and civic responsibility, healthy
behavior, and preparedness through specialized programs, like CPR training.
International Services - Reunite individuals displaced by conflict or natural disasters worldwide, while also
educating the public on International Humanitarian Law, International Relief & Development, and Tracing &
International Services.
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WHO YOU’RE HELPING
When you walk or run to save lives you are delivering help and hope. Every story is special. Read about
people who have been touched by the Red Cross.
Fire Safety Walkthrough’s Save Lives - Fire Safe Fridays is a new initiative to bring vital fire safety and pet fire
safety materials to residents throughout the five-county region served by the American Red Cross Southeastern
Pennsylvania (SEPA). Fire Safe Friday fire safety walkthroughs will be conducted every Friday at 2pm. They will
be conducted in addition to the fire safety walkthroughs SEPA and local fire departments already conduct
following each fatal fire.
During fire safety walkthroughs, Red Cross and Red Paw volunteers will distribute 200 fire safety kits, which
include tips for preventing fires in both English and Spanish and a 9-volt battery for smoke alarms. Missing smoke
detectors or smoke detectors without a working battery are the leading cause of fire deaths. Providing fire safety
tips and batteries are just two of many ways the Red Cross works year round to reduce fires and fire deaths in our
community. A working smoke detector is a homeowner’s most important defense against fire injury or death. The
Red Cross is committed to helping homeowners take this critical safety measure.
Red Cross House 10th Anniversary - The idea for Red Cross House
was conceived in 1994 in the wake of a devastating fire in North
Philadelphia that destroyed dozens of homes. As the idea took shape, a
comparison study was done looking at the longer term recovery for fire
survivors entered the City of Philadelphia shelter system and those who
were assisted by the Red Cross. The study showed that the Red Cross
had more success helping survivors move on with their lives in a timely
manner.
“Red Cross House keeps families together during a stressful time in their lives when they need that support most,”
said SEPA CEO Judge Renée Hughes, “The Red Cross strives to help these families recover faster and keep
them from entering the shelter system.”
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
Be creative, have fun, and ask everyone you meet to support your effort. Whatever you choose, the key is to
get started early!
Build your team
Recruit as many people for your team as you can. Do you know someone who likes to jog or is a
fitness fanatic? Encourage co-workers, friends, classmates, neighbors and family to join your team.
Emphasize the Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives as an opportunity for them to make a
difference in their community.
Engage people with various connections – they can open doors to new donors and more team
members.
Register online. As a team captain you can create a personalized web page to set team goals,
recruit and communicate with your walkers and runners and track your donations and pledges.
Friends, family, and business associates are able to sponsor you online in a secure process where
they will receive an instant tax receipt and see their contribution applied to your team’s goal. Visit
www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun to get started today.
Set your goals (team & individual)
Set fundraising goals for the team - make it challenging but realistic. A large but attainable goal will
help your walkers feel proud and motivated.
Increase last year’s amount. What did you raise last year? Set this year’s goal 10% higher.
Work with your team to set individual goals - many people start at $200.
Lead by example. Share with your team members what your goal will be; this will help encourage
others to reach for the stars.
Announce your team goal so that everyone knows what you are working towards.
Show your enthusiasm
Show your commitment and encourage others to give.
Share stories about why you and your group are supporting the Red Cross. Do you know someone
whose life was saved by CPR or an AED? Do you know someone who found comfort with the Red
Cross after a fire or flood?
Make team T-shirts, posters, flyers, and more.
Motivate and encourage your team by communicating regularly.
Promote your team’s work. Share your story with your community paper, write an article in your
school/corporate newsletter, or hang flyers at local community organizations.
Provide resources for your team
Share information about the Red Cross and the Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives. What
motivates you? It could motivate others!
Track the progress of individuals and your team, and let everyone know how they are doing.
Utilize the resources on the Red Cross Walk and Run website
www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun
Offer incentives. Many teams offer a day off from work or an ice cream party as an incentive to
individual team members or to the entire group for reaching fundraising goals.
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
(CONT.)
Spread the word
Host a kick-off event at a local restaurant.
Create your team’s web page on www.crowdrise.com/walkandruntosavelives and help your team
members create their personal web pages.
Combine the talents and time of everyone you know. Who’s good at making posters? Who’s good at
writing a letter? Who’s the best person to make phone calls?
Draft a letter for your boss, principal, or CEO to sign, inviting everyone to join together, or obtain
permission to send an email on his or her behalf.
Use your personal web page to send e-mails asking for support.
Add your Walk and Run information to the signature of your emails and faxes.
Make the ask
Ask your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, etc. You’ll be surprised how many people
will ask what they can do to help. People want to help others just as you do.
Request your sponsors to donate rather than pledge. This eliminates the task of collecting pledges
after the event.
Import your personal address book to www.crowdrise.com/walkandruntosavelives and create a
personal email appeal to send to all your contacts in one fell swoop! A link to your personal web
page will be included.
Write a letter to your vendors, friends, associates, etc. asking them to sponsor you. You can find a
sample letter in this kit.
Carry a sponsor form with you wherever you go.
Research if companies honor matching gifts to make twice the impact! Make sure to get the
company’s matching gift form to fill out, and deliver it with your donation.
Follow-up with your asks. Don’t be afraid to ask again – just ask with a smile.
Host a Fundraiser
Organize a fundraiser to generate excitement while raising money for a good cause.
Promote your fundraiser. The more people who know about it, the more successful it will be.
Approach a local business to host a fundraiser to support your efforts. Will your hairdresser host a
cut-a-thon for you? Will your favorite waiter or waitress donate their tips to you one night? Will your
favorite hang-out host a Red Cross night and donate the cover charge to you?
Reaching your fundraising goal can be simple. Follow this technique to help get you to your goal:
Sponsor yourself for $25……………………………………………………………………….……….……….…..$25
Ask 3 family members to sponsor you for $20 each…………………………………………..………….$60
Ask 3 friends for $5 each………………………………………….…………………………..……….……….…..$15
Ask 2 businesses you frequent for $50 each…………………………………………………...…………..$100
Total Raised
$200
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TEAM FUNDRAISING
Have a food sale - breakfast foods, lunch, baked goods, soft pretzels, and snacks are always a good
way to raise money.
Hold a car wash in your neighborhood.
Fill a jar full of candy or another kind of display and have people guess the amount of contents or
weight for $1 or $5 per guess – the winner gets the jar.
Host an auction - ask for donations of unique items, then display the items at the auction and have
your friends, family, and neighbors bid on them.
Host a yard sale - do you have items cluttering up your home? Ask everyone to gather their items, put
up signs, and get rid of those extra items, all while raising money for the Red Cross.
Dine Out for Disasters - ask a restaurant you frequent to donate a portion of their proceeds one day,
or create a special Red Cross item on their menu. Ask your favorite waiter or waitress to donate their
tips to you for one night.
Cut-a-thon - ask your hairdresser to donate $5-$10 per haircut.
Host a 50-50 - have everyone donate $10 and give them a raffle ticket. At the end of the night pull a
winner – they get half the money and you get the other.(Raffle license maybe required)
Host a dinner party and have everyone bring a donation in lieu of a hostess gift.
Host a book sale – gather gently used books, movies and games and re-sell them for $2-3 each.
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WORKPLACE FUNDRAISING
Offer incentives - many teams offer a day off or a pizza party to team members who reach their
individual fundraising goal, or if the group reaches its team goal (with permission from their
employers, of course).
Dress Red Days - have people pay $5 per day to dress in red or to wear jeans to work for a day. Or,
host a theme day, such as a “Dress UP Day,” where people wear their best to work.
Mail – send a solicitation mailing to all of your vendors and clients. They will love to hear that you are
supporting a good cause.
Challenge – have your boss challenge everyone to raise a minimum of $200. If everyone
accomplishes this, then your boss will get a pie in the face, dress up in costume, or wash employees’
cars at lunch. Be creative, but make sure you attain proper approval!
Place a container at your workstation, and have everyone drop in his or her change at the end of the
day or after lunch.
Have a food sale at your office – breakfast foods, lunch, baked goods, soft pretzels and snacks are
always a good way to raise money.
Host an auction or yard sale in your office common room - ask for donations of unique items and
used books/movies, display them at the auction and have your coworkers bid on them.
Dine Out for Disasters - ask a restaurant or food cart vendor that you frequent to help out. They can
donate a portion of their proceeds one day, create a special Red Cross item on their menu, or donate
their tips to you.
Host a 50-50 – have everyone donate $10 and give them a raffle ticket. At the end of the night, pull
a winner – they get half the money and you get the other.
March Madness – hold a basketball pool during March Madness.
Charity Golf Outing – host a golf outing with your colleagues, vendors and clients. Ask for a specific
donation above the cost of the golfing.
Matching Gifts - ask your Human Resources Department if you have a matching gift policy. Make
sure to get your company’s matching gift form to fill out and bring with you to the Walk and Run for
any donation you make. Or you can ask your company if they will match the total amount that your
team raises for the Walk and Run. Make twice the impact!
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YOUTH FUNDRAISING
Have a food sale – breakfast foods, lunch, baked goods, soft pretzels and snacks are always a good
way to raise money.
Hold a Penny War - Students donate their loose change. The object is to get pennies into your teams
jar and to put silver into your competition’s jar. Count the pennies and subtract the amount of silver
from the total penny amount. The team with the resulting highest amount of pennies wins the total
amount collected.
Have students collect any monetary denomination – pennies, dimes, quarters, or dollars. For each
penny that is brought in, tape a paper cut out of a person on the walls of the classroom or school
hallway. Each paper cut-out represents one person who was affected by a disaster. This visual can
help children better understand the magnitude of a disaster and lives affected.
School sporting events - Set up a booth outside the gates; solicit funds from those tailgating. (Check
for campus regulations on fundraising).
Dress Red Days - Have kids donate $1 - $5 per day to dress red, or for the ability to wear jeans to
school for a day or to dress for a certain theme, such as “Crazy Hat Day”.
Challenge – Students donate their loose change. Each teacher or administrator has a bucket. The object is to
get the most money into your favorite teacher’s bucket. At the end, the lucky teacher with the most money in
their bucket will get a pie in the face or have to dress up in costume. Use your creativity and make sure to get
approval.
Host a yard sale in your gym. Collect used books, DVDs, movies and video games to sell.
Do extra chores - Offer to walk your neighbors’ dogs, rake their leaves, shovel snow, and more, for a
donation.
Make arts and crafts and sell them to family and friends.
Reading for Relief – Ask for donations for each page of a book a child reads, or each book a child
reads depending on their age.
Dance for Disaster Relief - Hold a school-wide dance to raise money for disaster relief. Set a fee for
attending that dance that will be donated after the event.
Host a Talent Show - Hold a school-wide talent show to raise money. Set a fee for attending that will
be donated after the show
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SAMPLE PROMOTION
Personalize one of the articles below in your company newsletter, community newspaper, or school
newspaper.
Everyday Heroes
Everyday heroes make up the Red Cross - a place where people come together to help each other. This is
where a stranger will give you food and comfort, neighbors shelter you after a fire, and someone you don’t
even know will save your life.
Elaine Hardy Thwaites signed up for a CPR/AED training class to arm herself with the knowledge to save
lives. She didn’t know then that the class would save her own. Elaine attended an Emergency Services
CPR/AED training class taught by Robin Rabinowitz and Jennifer Petitt, both AmeriCorps members serving at
SEPA Chapter. Partway through the class, Elaine lost consciousness; she had gone into cardiac arrest. The
instructors acted fast. Robin performed CPR while Jennifer told someone to call 911 and went for help. She
returned with two Red Cross employees, who are also both trained EMTs. Peter Wine and Lisa Forrest
performed CPR and used SEPA Chapter’s AED to shock Elaine’s heart, which had stopped beating. By the
time the paramedics arrived, Peter and Lisa had Elaine’s heart pumping again. Paramedics took Elaine to
the hospital where she regained consciousness within two days. Thanks to effective Red Cross training,
these individuals were able to successfully respond to an emergency and save a life.
You, too, can be a hero and help the Red Cross save lives by stepping out for the Red Cross Walk and Run
this April. Your participation in the Red Cross Walk and Run – as a walker, a runner, a team captain, a
volunteer, or a donor – will allow the Red Cross to provide immediate lifesaving aid and help families take
the first steps toward recovery. Join the Red Cross Walk and Run and thousands of everyday heroes on
Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 8am. Step up for the Red Cross Walk and Run by visiting
www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun
Join us at the Red Cross Walk to Save Lives on October 5, 2013
Step up for your community by stepping out at the Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives on Saturday,
October 5, 2013. We walk and run to honor the thousands of heroes who, trained by the Red Cross, stand
ready to help save your life or the lives of those you love. Every day, people are faced with frightening
emergencies. From choking or cardiac arrest to fires and floods, each emergency is random and
unpredictable. It is only with your support that the Red Cross can answer the call for help, one family at a
time, whenever disaster strikes.
The Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives is a 5K course around the Philadelphia Zoo. Along the route you
will find water stations, cheering onlookers, and benches for those who need a rest. While you walk and run
to save lives, be sure to enjoy the scenery at the Zoo which is one of Philadelphia’s most notable attractions.
We will walk/run rain or shine, so be sure to dress appropriately. Nothing can describe the camaraderie of
traversing the course with those who share a commitment to our community. After we Walk/ Run
participants will get the opportunity to spend the remainder of their day at the Zoo.
When you participate, you will give hope and the promise of help for unexpected emergencies to your friends
and neighbors. Each year, the American Red Cross responds to more than 70,000 disasters – more than
750 of those are right here in our local community in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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SAMPLE SPONSOR LETTER
Personalize the letter below and mail it to all of your contacts.
August 25, 2013
Ms. Judy Smith
Red Cross Supporting Company
1234 Red Street
Red Town, PA 12345
Dear Judy,
I’m stepping out on Saturday, October 5, 2013 to raise money for the Red Cross one step at a time, during
the 11th Annual Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives. I’m <walking or running> to honor the thousands of
heroes who, trained by the Red Cross, stand ready to help save my life.
<This is a good place to add a personal story.>
So often the Red Cross is called to respond to emergencies. From choking or cardiac arrest to floods and
fires, each emergency is random and unpredictable. Last year the Red Cross responded to 780 house fires
here in Southeastern Pennsylvania. These disasters, like so many others they respond to, rarely make the
headlines, and no one thinks that it will happen to them. It is only with our support that the Red Cross is
able to answer these calls for help 24 hours a day, one family at a time, whenever and wherever disaster
strikes.
Will you commit to sponsoring me as I <walk/run> to save lives? I've committed to raising <goal amount>
for my local Red Cross by walking or running a 5k in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Please donate as
generously as you can by sending me your check payable to the American Red Cross SEPA, with WALK and
RUN in the memo line. I’ve enclosed an envelope for you. You can track my progress and read more about
why I’m walking for the Red Cross by visiting the personal web page I created on
http://www.crowdrise.com/walkandruntosavelives There, you can also securely donate directly to me by
credit card if you prefer.
Thank you for your support!
Your friend,
Oliver Bailey
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DAY OF DETAILS
Location
The Philadelphia Zoo – 3400 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Date
October 5, 2013
Time
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:30 AM (approx.)
Parking
Discounted parking is available at the Zoo parking garage on Girard Avenue
Food
Light refreshments will be served after the event.
Registration begins
Warm-up
5k Walk and Run beings
5k awards ceremony
Sign-In
If you have already registered, bring any cash or check donations that you received with your completed
sponsor form to Memorial Hall the day of the Walk and Run. Report to the pre-registration area and turn in
your materials if you have them and if you are a runner, pick-up your bib number before warming-up. Once
you have signed-in please go to the t-shirt and incentive tent to pick-up your t-shirt and any incentives you
may have received. Please see the “Fundraising Prizes” section on
www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun to see who qualifies.
Directions
Driving
From the East: Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA Turnpike at Neshaminy. Take US RT1-S to 76E. Take
Interstate-76 to exit 342 Girard Avenue. Turn left at Girard Avenue for parking.
From the West: Access Interstate-76 by exiting PA Turnpike at Valley Forge. Follow 76 to exit 342 Girard
Avenue. Follow directional signs to turn left or right on Girard Avenue for available parking.
From Center City: Take the West River Drive to Sweetbriar Drive and turn left. At South Concourse Drive, turn
left and go one block to Girard Avenue. To park, turn right on Girard Avenue or continue straight to the Tiger
parking lot. Note that on weekends from April through October, West River Drive is closed at certain times to
vehicular traffic. During this period, follow the above driving directions from the east.
Directions from Airport: Take the I-95 N ramp toward I-76/PA-291/Philadelphia/New Jersey. Merge onto
Penrose Ave/PA-291 E via EXIT 13 toward I-76 W/Valley Forge. Turn left onto S 26th St/PA-291 E. S 26th St/PA291 E becomes I-76 W. Take the US-13/US-30 W/Girard Ave exit, EXIT 342, toward Phila Zoo. Turn slight right
onto US-13/N 34th St/US-30. Turn left onto W Girard Ave/US-30. Make a U-turn onto W Girard Ave/US-30. 3400
W GIRARD AVE is on the right.
If you would like specific driving directions from your address, visit maps.google.com and enter 3400 W. Girard
Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 as your destination address.
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Parking
Discounted Parking available. Please park in the Zoo Garage on Girard Avenue
Public Transportation
Please visit http://www.septa.org/ for public transit information.
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FAQS
What does it mean to be Team Captain?
As a Team Captain, you are the #1 cheerleader, motivator and support for your Walk and Run team. You are
also responsible for organizing your team on the day of the event and contacting the Walk and Run office
with any team questions.
After registering at www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun
1. You will be directed to access the Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives fundraiser page
2. Select “SET UP YOUR FUNDRAISER”
3. Select “START YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER”
4. Enter in your fundraiser title, goal, and text about your campaign
5. Upload a team photo
6. You’re done. Next step is to share your new team page with all of your participants.
After your participants register have them
1. Have them access your team fundraiser for the Red Cross Walk and Run to Save Lives
2. Select the “FUNDRAISE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN” button
3. You’ll be prompted to sign in or sign up for a CrowdRise account
4. Select the “EDIT FUNDRAISER” tab to update the text and photo on your page as well as your goal
5. Once your page is complete, share the link to your page with your friends and family and ask for their support
All participants must register at www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun before they set up their
fundraising page!
If I register a team, does each individual walker and runner still need to register?
YES! Encourage people to register at www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun and then once they get to
crowdrise site they can begin fundraising under your team!
Is there a registration fee to walk or run?
Yes. There is a registration fee. Please go to our website at www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun for
updated prices. This fee does not count towards your fundraising total. Everyone will receive a t-shirt.
Why should walkers or runners register online?
As a team captain, you will want to encourage your walkers and runners to register online so that they can
take advantage of all of the great tools for outreach and fundraising. When you register, you will choose your
own username and password allowing you to do the following:
Create your own team page.
Send personalized emails to friends and family with a direct link to your page where they can make a
secure donation online, receive a receipt for tax purposes, and see their contribution applied to your
goal.
Find all of the information that you need to know about the Walk and Run on our website.
You will save money if you register early! Discounted prices until 8/31/13
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Where does the money we raise go?
All of the funds raised will benefit the American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, which
services Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. The money raised at the Walk
and Run will help us respond to disasters in the counties we serve, as well as help provide education and
training for life-saving skills to children and adults. For more information about the Red Cross, please visit
www.redcrossphilly.org.
How can I donate to the Walk and Run?
There are two ways to donate. 1) Donate directly to a participant or team by using the website,
www.crowdrise.com/walkandruntosavelives Or, 2) Mail in checks or money orders to:
American Red Cross
ATTN: WALK AND RUN OFFICE
2221 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Make checks payable to: American Red Cross SEPA (Walk and Run in memo line)
Please be sure that all donations mailed in are clearly marked with the team name and walker/runner name
so proper credit can be assigned.
Why isn’t my donation showing up online?
Please allow time for us to process the donation correctly and allow up to a week for the donation to appear
on the website. Make sure that all donations mailed to the chapter are clearly marked with the participant’s
name and team name so proper credit is assigned.
You can also enter your donations online before you send them in.
From your fundraising page on Crowdrise
1. Click the “Manage Campaign” tab
2. On the lower right you will see “Donation Toolkit” Click the dropdown
3. Click Offline donation manager and enter your donations
When sending your checks to us, please specify if they were entered or not.
How do I know if contributions are being credited to our team total?
As a Team Captain, you can check your team lists at any time by looking at your team’s web page. You will be
able to see walkers and runners on your team and the total amount raised.
How long is the Walk and Run route?
The length of the Walk and Run is a 5k, which is 3.1 miles.
What happens if it rains?
The event will take place rain or shine, so make sure to dress appropriately.
What happens the morning of the Walk and Run?
If you have already registered, bring any cash or check donations that you received, along with your
completed sponsor form, to the Philadelphia Zoo the day of the event. Report to the pre-registration tent
and turn in your materials before warming-up. Each participant must submit his or her own cash and checks.
For runners, everyone who has pre-registered must go to the pre-registration tent to pick up his or her bib
number. After you pick up your bib number, please go to the t-shirt and incentive tent to pick-up your t-shirt
and any incentives you may have received through your fundraising efforts.
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Team photos will begin around 7:30am, and all teams will have the opportunity to have their group photo
taken after the race. Each team will receive a sign so your team members can locate you easily. Report to
the pre-registration tent for your team picket sign. If you would like a copy of your team photo emailed to you
after the event, send a request to
The opening ceremony and Walk warm-up will begin at 8 am and the 5K awards ceremony will be around
9:30 am.
Can I volunteer?
Yes! Sign up on the website at redcrossphilly.org/volunteer
Do you have another question that you don’t see here?
Call the Walk and Run hotline at 215.405.8888 or email us at
[email protected] You can also visit the website
www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun for further information.
What is the Red Cross contact information?
American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
Address
Walk Phone
Walk Email
General Website
Walk Website
2221 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.405.8888
[email protected]
www.redcrossphilly.org
www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun
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[email protected]
215.405.8888 www.redcross.org/philadelphiawalkandrun
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