Step Up America STEP CHALLENGE
Over the years we have heard people tell us that they want to support STAAR during our annual Step Up America campaign, but they aren't able to host and plan an event. That's why this year we are introducing the STEP CHALLENGE. A simple way to get involved!
How does it work?
You can sign up for the Step Challenge as an individual OR make a team as the team captain and invite others to join you. You will set individual or team fundraising and walking goals to meet and use an app to to track your progress (app instructions will be provided when you sign up).
There are individual and team awards for most steps and for most money raised! (Details below).
There are individual and team awards for most steps and for most money raised! (Details below).
Step 1: Set your Goals
Before signing up you will need to decide what your fundraising and walking goals will be. These are completley cusomizable.
Walking Goals
Walk one day or every day in September! Walk 2000 steps a day or Walk 10000 steps a day. Walk 10 minutes a day or walk 1 hour on one day. Walk 1 mile a day or 3 miles one day. The goal is yours to set.
Fundraising Goals
You choose your fundraising goal, too. The suggested minimum for each participant is $200. If you ask 20 people to donate $10 toward your goal, you reach the $200! Can't reach $200? No worries, we are happy with whatever goal you can do.
Joining a Team?
Team captains will set team goals for steps and fundraising, but team members can set individual goals to help the team reach their goal.
Walking Goals
Walk one day or every day in September! Walk 2000 steps a day or Walk 10000 steps a day. Walk 10 minutes a day or walk 1 hour on one day. Walk 1 mile a day or 3 miles one day. The goal is yours to set.
Fundraising Goals
You choose your fundraising goal, too. The suggested minimum for each participant is $200. If you ask 20 people to donate $10 toward your goal, you reach the $200! Can't reach $200? No worries, we are happy with whatever goal you can do.
Joining a Team?
Team captains will set team goals for steps and fundraising, but team members can set individual goals to help the team reach their goal.
Step 2: Sign Up
Click here to sign up for the Step Challenge. If joining a team, look for the team name your team captain sent you.
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Step 3: Download the App
Download StepUp, a free pedometer app for iPhone & Android that syncs with most wearables.
Step 4: Spread the Word
Send email to friends, family, and co-workers about your efforts to collect donations. Not sure what to write? Get started with our email template!
Sign Up to be a Team Captain
Team captains will create the team fundraising page, choosing a team name, and setting team goals. Then captains invite team members (email or text) to join their team by sharing their team link.
Cheer on your team
Using the app, team captains can encourage team members in reaching their goals by sending them messages within the app. Our goal is for teams and individuals to have fun while reaching their goals. Look below at the Step Challenge Awards individuals and teams can win.
Cheer on your team
Using the app, team captains can encourage team members in reaching their goals by sending them messages within the app. Our goal is for teams and individuals to have fun while reaching their goals. Look below at the Step Challenge Awards individuals and teams can win.
Step Challenge Awards
At the end of the challenge we will hand out awards to teams and individuals in the following categories:
Individual AwardsMost Steps:
Awarded to the individual walking the most recorded steps in the month of September. Prize: Recognition, bragging rights, $100 Gift card Most Steps in One Day on Average: Awarded to the individual walking the most recorded steps on average in a day in the month of September (Total steps/30 days): Prize: Recognition, bragging rights, $50 Gift Card |
Team AwardsMost Steps on Average:
Awarded to the team with the highest average of total steps. (Total team steps/number of team members). Prize: Recognition and bragging rights Funniest Team Name Awarded to the team voted as the funniest name. Surprise LGSOC judges. Prize: Recognition and bragging rights Largest Team: Awarded to the team with the highest number of team members. Prize: Recognition and bragging rights |
Fundraising Awards
2024 Research Support Warrior:
Awarded to the Individual raising the most money during STEP UP AMERICA. This can be awarded to an event host or an individual participating in the Step Up America Step Challenge
Prize: Certificate, social media recognition with photo
2024 Research Support Warrior Team:
Awarded to the Step Up America Step Challenge team raising the most funds
Prize: Certificate, social media recognition with photo
Awarded to the Individual raising the most money during STEP UP AMERICA. This can be awarded to an event host or an individual participating in the Step Up America Step Challenge
Prize: Certificate, social media recognition with photo
2024 Research Support Warrior Team:
Awarded to the Step Up America Step Challenge team raising the most funds
Prize: Certificate, social media recognition with photo
Bonus: EARN PRIZES!
In addition the the awards listed above, fundraising participants can earn gifts as they reach specific fundraising levels. Gifts will be sent to participants in October after the Step Up America campaign has ended. The calculation of funding levels will occur in the first week of October. Any funds raised past this date will not be considered when determining the gifts.
Interested in STEPping up?It is never to early to start planning your event or fundraiser! To stay in the loop with STAAR's Step Up campaign, sign up for our email list!
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