Join 4X Olympic Gold Medalist & Hall of Famer TAMIKA CATCHINGS for our 20-day Fitness and Fundraising challenge!
Set a personal Fitness & Fundraising Goal for the month! As you run, walk, hike or bike during the month of August, use the app to log your activity and encourage your friends and family to join you! Every participant is challenged to raise $100 towards our fundraising goal of $ 20K and to record 100 or more miles towards our collective Fitness goal of 2,000 miles.
Fitness Challenge participants can earn e-medals for reaching FITNESS & FUNDRAISING milestones.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
You can participate in this challenge by doing pretty much anything that elevates your heart rate. This includes walking, running, cycling or any of your favorite fitness activities! Just make sure to log it! For activities that cannot be measured in steps or miles, please refer to the PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONVERSION CHART below.
For more information on tracking your distance or setting up tracking devices please refer to the ‘How It Works’ and ‘FAQ's’ sections below.
Track workouts anywhere & anytime and complete goal.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC.
Our Mission is to empower youth to achieve their goals & dreams by providing Goal Setting programs that promote LITERACY, FITNESS and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
Help our cause by contributing to our Catch on to Fitness Challenge! No act of generosity is too small to make a difference!
YOUR $25 DONATION supports our COMMUNI-TEA Book Club & Reading Corner goal of donating 2,400 books by the end of 2024.
YOUR $50 DONATION provides school-supply filled backpacks for 2-3 local youth via our Back-to-School Celebration! Over 1,000 backpacks are donated annually.
YOUR $100 DONATION supports our Fitness and Youth Development programs that teach youth the importance of being fit and leading healthier lifestyles. Our programs impact over 1,000 youth annually.
YOUR $500+ DONATION directly supports our Scholarship fund. Over $900k in scholarships has been granted since the program's inception in 2004. Our goal is to provide full 4-year scholarships to assist students with their higher educational goals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Charity Footprints?
Charity Footprints is a social enterprise that connects fitness and charitable giving. We empower people just like you, to get fit & give back.
Our Virtual Races allow non-profits to challenge their patrons to run, walk or ride and raise funds just as they would in a fundraising walkathon. The best part - charities save over 45% in event and logistical costs. So, the dollars that you pay to register or fundraise, go farther.
What is the campaign registration fee?
This campaign is free to participate in.
However, we encourage you to donate optional/suggested amount during registration or you can always donate any amount on your fundraising page after the registration.
How can I create my fundraising page?
Well, you wouldn't have to create a separate fundraising page. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.
If you workout indoors (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike etc.), you can upload your workouts here.
How do I join a team on this campaign?
While registering for the campaign, select the team you'd like to join or create a new team and invite others to #GetFitGiveBack with you. If you want to join a team (or create your team) after registration, login to the campaign site and you would find a link to edit "My Team" in the menu under your profile in the header.
I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?
All donations are made in US dollars, so the donations may be levied an exchange rate fee via your bank. Donors will want to connect with their bank to determine exactly what that fee may be. Additionally, international donors will need to reach out to a tax professional to discuss if and how tax deductibility will apply to their donation.
Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?
The short answer is - everyone. The fundraising research shows that the number one reason for people not donating is that they weren't asked to.
That said, there are things you can do to attract people to sponsor you. Adding a picture to your fundraising page, telling potential donors why this cause is so personal to you, sharing your fundraising page on social media, email, and chat groups.
Last, if your employer has a gift matching program, check with the human resources department to support your favorite cause as well.
Who can I contact if I need help?
You can contact us any time if you need help. We love hearing from our users so please don't hesitate to write to us about issues, suggestions, or to just say hi. You can also contact the non-profit administrator directly if you would like.
How do I change or switch my team?
If you want to join a team (or create your team) after registration, login to the campaign site and you would find a link to edit "My Team" in the menu under your profile in the header.
CAMPAIGN CHAT
Please register for the campaign to see the chat activity. If you're already registered, login here.