JDRF Capitol Chapter


Why Walk	This year alone, families are expected to raise nearly $21 million nationwide. Children and adults who live with juvenile diabetes, and the people who love them, WALK to DO something about juvenile diabetes!
Attend the Team Captains' Kickoff Dinner	Meet other new and returning families, get fundraising tips and find out the details about participating in the Walk. VA Walk: April 9, 2008 The National Conference Center Leesburg, VA
Start Your Own Team	Ask your immediate family, extended family, neighbors, clients, babysitters, co-workers, doctors and anyone else you would like to walk and raise funds for juvenile diabetes research on your family’s behalf.
Register Today	You and your fellow walkers can sign up today! You’ll receive periodic updates on the Walk and have access to fundraising resources.
Fundraising Tips	Write a letter, ask your neighbor, sell rubber bracelets, have a chili cook-off, ask for donations in lieu of gifts for an event, have a yard sale, host a "restaurant fundraising night," get creative!
After the Walk	Say thank you! Send an update to your sponsors about how much your team raised and how many team members you had, include a photo of your team, and let them know what JDRF is doing with the funds you raised!
Virtual Walk Teams	A “virtual walk team” is comprised of a person or family whose sole purpose is to raise money for the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. Virtual Walk team participants do not need to attend the Walk events. Click here to download more information about “virtual walk teams.
Kids School Walk	Get your school involved thoughout the year. Invite your principal, school nurse, teachers and classmates to join your Walk team.

Downloads

Sponsor Form: Use this form to keep track of your fundraising progress. You don't have to bring it with you on Walk Day. (The form may take a minute to load on your computer.)

Sample Letters: A letter-writing campaign is one of the most effective AND one of the easiest ways to raise money for the Walk. The average letter-writing campaign raises more than $2,000! Get all of your team members involved. By simply drafting a 'Dear Family and Friends’ letter or email explaining why you and your family are participating in the Walk to Cure Diabetes, you can reach your largest audience without even leaving the comfort of your home! Here are some sample letters from local family teams!

Online Registration Tips: Each walker can create a personalized, secure site where supporters can make online donations. Walkers can add pictures, write a personal letter, and track their online donations on the page using a username and password.

Some Promotional Companies: These companies can produce rubber bracelets, T-shirts and other items for your team. Let us know if your favorite company isn't listed here.