2025 Walk-a-thon details

FAQs 

“What if I can’t make it to walk day?”

You can still be a registered walker even if you're not available on walk day. You can still raise donations and even complete a 2-mile walk on your own time in support of our ministry! We greatly appreciate the support!

“How do I see my fundraising progress?”

When you initially registered as a walker you should have received an email titled ‘Thank you for registering as a Walkathon Walker!’ In that email click the blue button that says ‘Open my Fundraiser'. That will take you to the list of all donations that have been recorded towards your walk. Not all donations appear immediately, so be patient. Your fundraiser numbers update after the funds are received, depending on the bank, this may take several business days.

“How do I register my whole family?”

You only need to create a donation account for one representative or head of household. Then, you can choose a family last name for your walk profile. Within the registration process, there is a place to indicate how many are in your group so we will have an accurate headcount for breakfast. (See the tutorial video linked below for a walk-through on how this can be done)

“Can I start a fundraiser as part of a team?”

YES! You just need a point person. The point person should name their fundraiser with a group display name. Once registration is complete, a link will be available at the bottom of their welcome email, “Invite New Members using this Link.” When your potential team members use that link they will see a place to ‘Join this team.’ Once the email address has been verified then they will be prompted to enter their personal information but all collected donations will go to the team total.

“Who do I ask to sponsor me?”  

Everyone you know! Co-workers, boss, parents, siblings, cousins, (even out of town family!) friends at church, clubs, neighbors, etc. Try using your Facebook page! You will be amazed at how many people say ‘YES!” 

“Do I have to collect the money?” 

Your custom Fundraise Up online page makes it easy to handle the money issue. Simply direct your supporters to your personalized page and they can give online. It is CRITICALLY important that no money be exchanged at our Lafayette location (per our agreement with the Reservoir).

“What if someone wants to write me a check?”

Please have them make it out to “Hope680” and write your name in the memo line so we can attribute their check to the correct account. You can mail checks to 1214 Contra Costa Blvd Concord CA 94523, or give them to a Hope680 Staff BEFORE our walk day (as we are not able to accept donations at the Reservoir)

“What if someone gives me cash”

Please take down the full name and address of the person donating the money so we can provide a receipt for their taxes. (Please don’t bring cash to the Reservoir)

“When is the registration deadline?”

Registration Closes on April 15th so we can have an accurate head count for breakfast.