REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE WALK! IT’S EASY!

Log on to www.hemophilia.org/walk

Using the dropdown menu in the upper right corner select “Washington  – Seattle”

Click  on  “Register”

At this point you will have the choice to create your own login info or

to use your Facebook page.

If  you  choose  to  click  on  “Login  using  your  Facebook  page,”  a  new  window  will  open  asking  you  if  you  want  to  login  to  “Friendship  Powered  Fundraising”.    This will allow you to post your donation activities to your news feed and profile, hopefully inspiring your friends to donate too!

Of course you may choose not to use Facebook if you do not have one, and that is perfectly fine. Simply create a username and password.

However you register, the next page will include a health and photo

waiver.    Once  you  have  read  through  the  document  click  “I  accept  the  waiver”  at  the  bottom  and  click  next.

Registration Type: You may choose to Register as an Individual, to Join a Team, or to Create a Team. If  you’re  not  sure  don’t  worry,  we  can always edit your preferences!

Enter your contact information on the next page. If using the

Facebook application you will need to create a username and password now.

Answer the questions on the next page. Here is a great chance to

donate $25 to yourself and help kick off your fundraising effort!

On  the  next  page  review  your  information,  and  click  “Register  Me”  to  

go to the next page. Here you will have the chance to Name Your Page, Create a Unique

Message, and to Upload Photos & Videos to share with your friends and family. This is the information people will see when they come to your page to donate or join your team. (You can always add or edit this page at any time.)

Be sure to click SAVE after you make any changes!

On the next page you can finally let others know that you are

fundraising for the Hemophilia Walk utilizing various forms of social media. Now you can start fundraising!!

Contact the BDFWA for any problems! walk@bdfwa.org 206-533-1660

Use this log to keep track of all your sponsors and their contributions. This log should be turned in prior to the event. If this is not possible, it should be turned in at the registration table on the day of the Walk.

Required Information □ Adult □ Child (under 18)

Participant NameAddressCity, State, ZipPhoneEmail AddressEmployer Matching?Team Captain NameTeam Name

Donor Name

Donor Address Donor City/State/Zip

Donor Email

Donor Phone

Total Donation

Donation Received?

Check or Cash?

Entered on Web Site?

Turned In to

BDFW?

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2

3

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6

2013 SEATTLE HEMOPHILIA WALKDonation Log

7

8

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15

Total Cash:

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Total Checks:

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Grand Total:

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Liability & Photo ReleaseWaiver Release: I hereby certify the following: (1) I am physically fit and have received medical clearance to participate in the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) Walk. (2) In consideration of my application to participate in the NHF Walk being accepted, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs and assigns, and my estate hereby waive and forever discharge the sponsors, organizers, affiliates as well as their agents and employees from any and all claims that may accrue as a result of my participation. (3) I hereby grant the NHF and the Bleeding Disorder Foundation of Washington specific permission to reproduce, publish, circulate, copyright or otherwise use any and all photographs and/or videotape of me and/or my family, taken at the NHF Walk, for use by NHF or its member or affiliated chapters.

Participant Signature: Date:

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

USING SOCIAL MEDIA HERE ARE SOME GREAT WAYS YOU CAN USE SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES TO

INCREASE YOUR HEMOPHILIA WALK FUNDRAISING!

USE YOUR STATUS UPDATES TO MOTIVATE AND FUNDRAISE Encourage your friends with your status updates on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn by using Hemophilia facts and ask them to make a donation. Be sure to include a link to your personal fundraising web page in each status update.

SAY THANKS & GET SPONSORS When somebody makes a donation to your page, thank them publicly by writing on their Facebook wall, and also updating your status with the same message. This lets the donor know how thankful you are for their donation, but also encourages others to donate!

ON A TEAM? CREATE A TEAM FAN PAGE A Fan Page offers an great opportunity for recruiting team members, fundraising, tracking team progress, and inspiring people to support

FUNDRAISING

IDEAS

your team! You can upload photos, post links to have others join your team or sponsor you, and publicize team events.

PUBLICIZE YOUR EVENTS Use  the  “Events”  application  on  Facebook  to  create  an  invitation  for  your Hemophilia Walk fundraiser. Send it out to all of your friends, and make sure you make it an open event so it appears in searches and so guests can send it to their friends.

RETWEET On Twitter, become a follower of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Then you can retweet the messages you read with an additional message of your own asking your followers to donate to your fundraising webpage.

FUNDRAISE ON YOUTUBE Record a personal message asking for support for your Hemophilia Walk fundraising efforts, and post it on YouTube, Facebook, etc.

HAVE A FACEBOOK FUNDRAISING SALE Use the Marketplace application! Facebook allows you to sell your stuff  by  “Selling  for  a  Cause”.  On  the  Marketplace  Facebook  homepage,  click  “Sell  for  a  Cause”  then  set  the  prices  of  your  items.  Click  “Post” and start selling! Advertise your sale and let everyone know the proceeds go to Hemophilia Walk.

HOW TO RAISE $500 IN 7 DAYS!

Who shouldyou ask? Here aresome ideas…

Mother Father Brother Sister

Cousins Uncle Aunt Accountant

Dry Cleaner Neighbors Co-workers Roommate

Boss Doorman Pharmacist Grocer

Manicurist Landlord Hair Stylist Baker

Coach BestFriend Repairman Vendor

Banker Dentist Attorney Teachers

1. Sponsor yourself first for $50

2. Compete in the 10 for $10 Challenge

3. Ask 3 coworkers to contribute $25 each

4. Ask 5 friends to contribute $15 each

5. Ask 5 neighbors to sponsor you for $15 each

6. Ask your boss for a company contribution of $50

7. Ask 3 businesses you frequent for a donation of $25 each

SUMMER FUNDRAISING IDEAS

1. Used-book sale: Everyone has books that have been sitting on

shelves, in the attic or in the basement collecting dust. Ask your friends, family and neighbors to donate books they no longer want and set up a weekend book sale in your front yard during the summer.

2. Lawn Service: While you are mowing your lawn, mow someone else’s- for a donation.

3. Picnics/BBQ’s: Are great places to raise some money. Ask your family & friends to make a donation!

4. Company Vacation/Comp Days: Ask your boss or HR director if they can  swap  one  of  your  vacation/comp  days  for  a  day’s  pay.

5. Lemonade Stand: Open a lemonade stand for the final weeks of summer.

6. Summer Sports: Hold  a  50/50  raffle  at  the  kid’s  soccer,  baseball  and  swim tournaments.

7. Car Wash: Ask teenagers and little ones to be the washers! Try saying donations accepted instead of charging a set fee.

8. Dog Sit: While the owners are on vacation this summer. 9. Face Painting: set up a table at a local summer fair or festival. Kids

love it!

FUNDRAISING IDEAS A TO Z

A. Ask Everyone to Make a Donation: Friends, neighbors, relatives, and co-workers. Explain your commitment to the event, your involvement in the past and why the event is special to you.

B. Bake Sales: Hold a bake sale at work or a busy place.

Bead Sale: A bead sale can net you as much as $80.00 per strand when sold at a per bead price. This does require you to purchase the beads up front and then selling them.

Book Sale: Have co-workers, friends and relatives donate used books and sell them at, work, church or a high traffic area.

C. Car Wash: This is a great and easy money maker, as well as fun! Charge a flat rate or ask for a donation. Be sure to wear your Walk T-shirt and tell everyone thank you for supporting the event.

Change Challenge: Place containers in each classroom/department. Have people put change in every day and by a set date whoever collects the most money is the winner.

D. Dance or Dance Marathon: Hold a school dance and donate the entrance fee to the Walk. Or hold a dance marathon with a special theme. Encourage all students to raise money and make it a fun evening.

E. Email: Email everyone in your address book and ask them for a donation. Use our new web-site to create your own page or a heartfelt note explaining why this is important to you will do the trick.

F. Facebook: Use your social networking skills to raise money for your team. Sign up for the walk using your Facebook login and post to your status. Your total will rise in no time.

Fifty-Fifty Drawings: Hold a fifty-fifty drawing at your place of business weekly  or  monthly.  The  winner  splits  the  money  with  your  team.  It’s  a  win-win for all.

G. Garage Sales: Use this opportunity to clean out your attic or basement and hold a garage sale individually or with your neighbors.

H. Hat Day: For a $1 donation, students/co-workers can be allowed to wear hats to school/office. Encourage wacky hat day but get permission first.

I. Ice Cream Social: Plan to hold a social at work or school. Ask for donations from all who attend.

J. Jeans Day: Co-workers pay a designated amount to wear jeans on a Friday.

K. Kiss the Pig Contest: Recruit a teacher or local celebrity to kiss a pig or team mascot once a certain amount of money is raised.

L. Letter Writing: Write a letter to everyone you know asking for a donation or specific amount. Be sure to explain why you are doing the walk and your own personal goal.

M. Matching Gifts: Ask your company, teacher, boss, etc. to match the money you personally raise. Some companies already have a matching gift program; see if your company does.

N. Narcissus Sale (Or any other flower): Take pre-orders and buy in bulk from a distributor.

O. Odd Jobs: Call neighbors and ask to do some odd jobs, such as painting, cleaning, dog walking, house-sitting and tell them all money is going to the Walk.

P. Popcorn Sale: Popcorn always smells so yummy. Pop and sell at work, or school.

Potluck Lunch/Dinner: Co-workers donate a favorite dish and sell tickets for $5.

Q. Questions for a Buck: One team raised money by having their boss, who was constantly being asked questions, charge $1 for each question for a designated time period.

R. Roll those Pennies: Roll pennies that are around the house and donate.

S. Shave your Head: Shave a willing participants head once a specified amount of money has been raised.

T. Turkey Raffle: Raffle a donated turkey off during the holidays or at any time of the year! Gobble gobble..

U. Ugly Bartender Contest: Get local bartenders in town to agree to be in your  “Ugly  Bartender  Contest”.  For  a  $1  vote,  a  lot  of  money  can  be  raised  for your team. The winner gets some kind of reward and is asked to be an honorary team member.

V. Video Sales: Hold a video sale at work or school. Have team members bring in videos they no longer watch. Kid videos are especially great ones. Hold the sale during lunch or in the evening.

Viral Video: Create a personalized video and upload to YouTube. Load in your  email  address  book  and  hit  send!  It’s  a  great  way  to  add  a  unique touch to your fundraising message.

W. Wear Company Logos: For a fee of $25 tell companies that you will wear their hat or Tshirt for one half hour during the walk.

World Auction: Have each department at work create a basket with a theme country and then sell tickets to drop in a bucket placed in front of each basket.

X. Xylophone Concert: Hold a music concert or recital. Pass out refreshments and a donation can or sell tickets in advance.

Y. Yard Work: Ask the neighbors if you can rake their leaves or pull weeds. Donate the money to your team.

Z. Zumbathon: How about a Zumba Marathon? Collect pledges for every hour danced by participants. Get fit and support the walk!

10 FOR 10 CHALLENGE!

WE CHALLENGE YOU TO ASK 10 PEOPLE FOR $10!

Help make a difference in the Washington State

Bleeding Disorders community!

EIGHT EASY WAYS TO FUNDRAISE

IN A TOUGH ECONOMIC CLIMATE, BEING CREATIVE WITH YOUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT. GIVE

DONORS SOMETHING TO ATTEND OR TAKE PART IN AND WATCH THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS GROW! CHECK OUT THE EASY IDEAS

BELOW AND COME UP WITH YOUR OWN! 1. Web Site Creation – Once you register online, you will have access to your own personal fundraising website. You can personalize your site with your own pictures and stories, send emails straight from your site to everyone on your contact list, and encourage them to donate to your fundraising efforts. You can post a direct link to your donation page on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter etc. 2. Plushland – Sell these cute bears to raise money for your team! To get started on your fundraiser, visit www.plushland.com or call 1-888-500-8697. 3. Ask - Your Doctor/Therapist/Veterinarian/Insurance Agent/Mechanic – to make a check out to you instead of the other way around! Ask them to support your fundraising efforts with a donation to you or your team. 4. Add a special signature line to your Email accounts – You can include a link to your fundraising page with every email you send. This  feature  is  often  located  under  “Options”  on  most  email  programs.  Use  something  like  “Visit  my  Walk  Now  for  Hemophilia  Walk  page”. 5. Money Jar – Ask your local stores, medical offices, restaurants, salons, etc. (places you give business to!) to place a money jar at the front counter. Check with the manager. 6. House Party – This is a really fun way to fundraise! Charge “admission”  or  a  “cover  charge”  (﴾set  a  minimum  such  as  “$20  or  more  to  attend)﴿.”  

7. Town Clubs and Organizations – Send a solicitation letter to your local Knights of Columbus, Lions club, Rotary club, Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge, etc. They support individuals in their communities! 8. Newsletter – Ask if your company, church, community or membership group distributes a monthly newsletter. Can they send a group or company-wide email? Take advantage of these outlets! It's a perfect way to get the word out. Be sure to include a link to your fundraising page for easy donating.

** The BDFWA requests that teams carefully consider their fund-raising efforts.**

During the planning of any event, ask these questions:

Is it ethical?

Is it offensive to ANY group?

What is the financial risk/outcome?

Do we have unanswered questions or concerns? Do you need materials?

Call the chapter office at 206-533-1660.

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES

$25: Participants who raise $25 minimum will receive a walk bracelet.

$100: Any individual that raises $100 receives a

walk t-shirt.

$250: Any family with a bleeding disorder that raises $250 receives a walk t-shirt for each

member of the immediate family.

$500: Any participant who raises $500 will be entered into a drawing for a Family Fun Outing!

(Due to the wide geographic range of our families the BDFWA will create a fun package for you that

is in your area)(Valued at $200)

$1000: Any participant who raises $1000 will be entered into a drawing for a

Great Wolf Lodge Package!! (Valued at $700)

***Each tier receives the incentive at that fundraising level, in addition to the incentive at the previous fundraising level***

HOW TO WRITE A SUCCESSFUL LETTER 10 KEY STEPS IN A FUNDRAISING LETTER OR EMAIL WRITING CAMPAIGN

1. Write the letter/e-mail. Say what you are doing and why you are doing it. Tell your personal story and make it clear why the Hemophilia Walk is important to you and your family.

2. Include how dollars raised will be used.

3. Mail /e-mail it to family members, friends, co-workers and business associates (try using your holiday card mailing list) as soon as possible.

4. State your personal fundraising goal in your letter/e-mail. The higher the

better!

5. Be sure to say that donations are tax-deductible and that checks should be made payable to the Bleeding Disorder Foundation of Washington (BDFWA).

6. Remember to follow up with a phone call.

7. Encourage friends and family to donate securely online or to mail you a

check.

8. Remember to include on your mailing list any vendors, consultants and business people with whom you or your spouse may work. These people tend to make larger donations since they often will make them from their business checking account rather than from a personal checking account.

9. Be sure to send thank-you notes after the Walk to everyone who

sponsors you.

10. The more people you contact, the more money you will raise!

SAMPLE FUNDRAISING LETTER

Phone: 206.533.1660 Website: www.bdfwa.org Dear XXXX, We are ready to kick-off the 2013 Washington State Hemophilia Walk and with your support will make a huge difference to our bleeding disorder community once again this year! I ask you to join me in this important endeavor. We dedicate this important event to all of those who have helped us get to where we are today – a vital bleeding disorder community which supports everyone in Washington to live strong, healthy and productive lives. This would not be where we are today if not for those who have walked in our steps. They have definitely paved the way for a future filled with opportunity. The Walk is an event that will bring us all together at Green Lake Park in Seattle on Saturday October 26. This walk is part of a national program that over the past four years has raised almost $5.5 million and significantly increased awareness for people who deal with bleeding disorders daily. We have set an aggressive goal for the Washington State Hemophilia Walk of $50,000 by bringing together over 500 walkers to honor our past and celebrate the future. The money we raise will be used to continue to offer the strong program and services of the Bleeding Disorder Foundation of Washington. Support will also be designated to on-going research that seeks to deliver treatment alternatives for even better outcomes. We  can’t  make  all  this  happen  without  you!    Please partner with us and support the 2013 Walk. There are so many ways to get involved. Be a team captain. Hold a fundraising event. Help us secure a local sponsor. But – whatever you choose to do – please mark your calendar and make sure you are there with us all on September 15. Please feel free to contact our Walk Coordinator at walk@bdfwa.org or 206-533-1660. Help us make each step count! And in advance, thanks for joining me on this important journey. Sincerely,

XXXXX P.S. Your first step is to register yourself for the Walk. Go to www.bdfwa.org for info!

BECOME A TEAM CAPTAIN!

WHAT IS A TEAM? A team is a group of people who come together to support the

Hemophilia Walk. It can bemadeup of family, friends, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, ormembersof your bookclub,place of

worship,sewingclub, & more. Forming a team is a fun way to raise money for  the  Walk,  and  it’s  EASY  to  do!    Thestep-by-step instructionswillhelp

youleada winning team.

1. Register your team online. Go to www.hemophila.org/walk. Find the walk you want to join, choose a name for your team and sign up.

2. Set a goal. To get started, first set a goal of number of walkers you plan to recruit for your team, there is no limit to how big your team can be. The success of a walk depends on the numbers of participants and the amount of money that’s  raised. The more money that is raised, the more people we can help with bleeding disorders so set a high team fundraising goal!

3. Create your fundraising page. Design your own fundraising page

online. Tell everyone why you are participating in the Hemophilia Walk. Make it personal– post photos!

4. Spread the word. Write letters or send e-mails to friends and

family asking them to support your efforts. Tell them how easy it is to donate online or send you a check. Talk about your team to anyone who will listen! Word of mouth is often the best way to promote what you are doing and you are doing it for a great cause!

5. Gather support. Ask your friends, family and co-workers to join

you as a team member. Ask them to sign up online under your team name and set a goal for themselves. We encourage all

walkers to use their personal fundraising webpage and/or to write a fundraising letter and send it to their personal contact list.

6. Communicate with your team. Staying connected to your team

keeps their energy and excitement up and gives everyone an opportunity to share their fundraising ideas. Some communication ideas include: telephone updates, weekly emails and at least one team meeting.

7. Stay in touch with the local chapter staff. Let them know your

fundraising challenges and successes. They can give you ideas that have worked for other teams and send you materials.

8. Create your team identity. Create a team T-shirt, buttons, or hats

for your team to wear on walk day.

9. Attend the WALK! Make sure your team makes a big impact with colorful T-shirts and/or accessories. Don’t  forget to bring all pledges and pledge forms to the Walk. All your hard work has paid off and now  it’s  time  to celebrate with your team and have fun!

TEAM FAQ Who should be the Team Captain? The person who has the most leadership skills on the team and is able to give the most time to the project is typically the most successful, but anyone with passion can do it!

Is there a minimum or maximum number of walkers on a team? No. Teams can be as small as two or three walkers, or as large as hundreds of walkers. What kind of support and instruction do Team Captains receive?

The Team Captains will receive all the materials, instructions and inspiration  you’ll  need  by  email.    Each  week  Team  Captains  will  receive  pre-walk progress reports that contain team-building and fundraising tips.

How are funds raised through my team? Individual tem members are responsible for setting personal fundraising goals and raising funds from family, friends and co-workers. Teams can also conduct special events to raise money.

Can  I  walk  even  if  I  don’t  form  a  team? Of  course!!    While  we  think  you’ll  have  more  fun  if  you  join  a  team,  many  walkers choose to walk individually.

How do we raise money? Write a letter or send an email to friends and family asking for their support. Our website, www.hemophilia.org/walk, offers a safe and secure way to send a donation. If you collect checks, bring them with you to the Walk.

How is the money collected? Funds raised outside of the online fundraising tools are the responsibility of the team members to turn in their donations into their team captain, or to forward them to their local chapter. Be sure the name of the walker and the team name are in the memo. You can also turn in those last minute check or cash donations at the walk.

TEAM T-SHIRTS

TEAM T-SHIRTS MAKE THE TEAM!

MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, TEAM T-SHIRTS UNITE A GROUP OF

WALKERS AS A TEAM THE DAY OF A WALK. 1. They should be bright and colorful so the Team wearing them STANDS

OUT as much as possible the day of the Walk. 2. The designs, logos and slogans on them should be as creative and

unique as possible so they are a conversation piece both during and after the Walk. Team T-shirts are (in effect) walking billboards showing your business, organization or family team’s   support for hemophilia awareness.

3. A great way for a business or family team to develop creative and

unique designs for its Team T-shirt is to sponsor a T-shirt design contest.

4. Team T-shirt designs should include both the name of the

business, organization or family; and the name Washington State Hemophilia Walk & logo of the Walk.

5. An important point to remember is that Team T-shirts are paid for by

the Team so that every dollar raised in the Walk will go to support the National Hemophilia Foundation and its outstanding programs.

6. Another important thing to remember about Team T-shirts is that they are a very effective WALKER RECRUITMENT TOOL if publicized and promoted by the team captain prior to the Walk. They are also a great way to thank walkers for their support.