INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVENT PARTICIPANTS

REGISTRATION
By registering online you'll have the opportunity to use our online fundraising tool.
1. Begin by clicking the "Sign Up" button.
2. Click on "I AGREE" after reviewing the walk waiver form.
3. Choose whether you want to: Start a team, Join a Team or Join as an Individual.
(Step 4 is only for teams who have groups a.k.a. sub-teams)
4. If you want to join a team or a group then you simply
      a. Choose Join a Team then fill in as directed or 
      b. To select the group—you can choose to either
            - enter the name if you know it. 
            - show all and chose from the list or Click Join the Group.
            (They will show up below & you select your group and click "JOIN TEAM").
            From here you follow the steps & GO! In just a few minutes, you'll be registered and ready to send your
            emails! Donors will be able to pay by credit card.

PERSONAL PAGES
When you register you will be directed to your personal headquarters. You can now access your headquarters each time you login.
Click on "BUILD/EDIT MY WEBPAGE" in the headquarters.
Personalize your page by using photos from the image library provided or upload your own unique photos or graphics (Call for help!).
Change the text message to add your own personal message and have fun with the page background.

SEND EMAILS
Click on "SEND EMAILS TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY" to access the comprehensive email tool to send emails.
Use the address book or enter a quick list of email addresses. Then, customize one of the existing email templates or compose a new message. Your friends and family will receive an email that includes a direct link to your personal donation page where they can donate with confidence. You can also cut and paste sample emails into your personal email.

ONLINE DONATION
The personal page found in your email makes it quick and easy for donors to show their support. The secure process ensures that no personal information will be shared. Online contributors will receive an instant receipt for taxes, along with a thank you note. Your donors will instantly see their contribution applied to your goal and their name will appear on your scrolling honor roll.

LOGIN
You may want to return to the website to send additional e mails or check on your progress. To do so, you will need to login to your headquarters.
Click on "MAIN LOGIN" on the left navigation bar.
Enter your login name and password.
You now have access to a menu of options including e mail tools and reports. Use these tools to update your profile, enter pledges
and increase your goal!

VIEW PROGRESS
The event website promotes competition among fundraisers. On the home page you will see how you rank among fellow participants.
On the personal page, you can see who has kindly donated to your campaign and how much.
You can access detailed donor reports from your headquarters and send out personal thank you notes showing your appreciation.

WEBSITE PHOTO EDITING
Click on "EDIT PERSONAL PAGE" from the "MY WEBPAGE" tab.
There are 2 options for pictures:
   1. Choose a picture from the list by clicking on "SELECT" and then "ASSIGN".
   2. Import your own image by clicking on "UPLOAD" and then "BROWSE", selecting your picture, then click "SUBMIT".
         - Your photo must be a .gif or .jpeg file.
         - Image size should be 300 x 234 pixels and no more than 50 MB.
         - To change photo size, open file using Microsoft Photo Editor or similar program.
         - From the toolbar, select Image, then Resize.
         - Change your units from Inches to Pixels.
         - Width should be no more than 300 pixels OR height no more than 234 pixels.
         - You can find the size of your photo through File/Properties or going to Windows Explorer.