ABOUT STEPPING UP FOR ORD ST. MARY'S SCHOOL IN 2022 CAMPAIGN
 
 
 
Join our Virtual Fitness Challenge to support
 
St. Mary’s School!
 

Registration begins August 22nd 2022.

Challenge Live from: August 29th 2022, to September 29th, 2022.

 

St. Mary's School in Ord, Nebraska invites you to join us in a collective effort to walk, run, hike, or bike 1,500 miles to bring awareness and funding for the students and future students at St. Mary's School in Ord, Nebraska. Come together with the students, parents, friends, and teachers and get mobile to help them achieve their $30,000 fundraising goal for the school!

 

Unlike a traditional race, the St. Mary's School Virtual Fitness Challenge takes place where you are and when you want, anytime between August 29th and September 29th, 2022.

 

All funds raised will go directly towards supporting St. Mary's School and providing our students an innovative faith-based education.

 

Be part of the first-ever St. Mary's School Virtual Fitness Challenge and help us celebrate Catholic Schools. Join a team to support one of these important initiatives! Your participation, whether you register, sponsor, donate or spread the word, makes a positive impact on students and the community.

 

JOIN A TEAM – GET ACTIVE – MAKE AN IMPACT!

 

Our Collective Goals

 

Our collective goal is to raise more than $30,000 and 1,500 miles!

 

Your personal steps or mileage goal is up to you! We can give you some recommendations.

 
 
 
 

How do I get started and participate

 

Registration Starts: August 22nd, 2022

Fitness Tracking Begins: August 29th 2022

This is such a fun way for all of us to get fit while combining efforts tohelp St. Mary’s School.

Participate in the first-ever St. Mary's School Virtual Fitness Challenge by following these 3 simple steps!

 

STEP 1

REGISTER for the campaign. Click the register button on this page and create your own team or join one of the incredible 6 teams supporting St. Mary's School. Once registered, set up your fundraising page with your custom personal fitness and fundraising goals. Anyone that donates or raises $100 will receive a FREE T-SHIRT!

 

 

STEP 2

TRACK your steps and miles from August 29th- September 29th, 2022! Any kind of exercise and physical activity counts!

 

There are three ways to track your progress:

1) Download the free Charity Footprints App

2) Sync your fitness device or use the healthapp on your iPhone

3) Manually enter your miles on your event page

 

 

 

STEP 3

SHARE your personal fundraising page with your network! Invite your family, friends, and colleagues to join you by participating on your team or contribute on your fundraising page to help you reach your fundraising goals. Every dollar raised directly supports St. Mary's School in Ord, Nebraska. Share your progress and experiences on social media. We also encourage you to post pictures to the Community Scrapbook, proudly showing off your workouts and progress! Also check here to see how the St. Mary's School students are participating alongside you.

Don't want to participate by walking or running but still want to give back to the campaign? That’s okay.

Click our DONATE NOW button to contribute!

This is such a fun way for all of us to get fit while combining efforts to help St. Mary’s School.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FITNESS GOAL
COMPLETED: 5,485 miles
TARGET: 1,500 miles
FUNDRAISING GOAL
RAISED: $ 4,635
TARGET: $ 30,000
You must go on adventures to find out where you truly belong. ~ Sue Fitzmaurice
Come join us and leave your footprints around the US!
HOW IT WORKS
Register for the campaign and set your fitness & fundraising targets.
Click here to set-up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Health Connect By Android, Misfit, Strava), or download our iOS or Android apps.
Share your story and raise funds & awareness.
Track workouts anywhere & anytime and complete goal.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL ORD, NEBRASKA
St. Mary's School in Ord, Nebraska invites you to join us in a collective effort to walk, run, hike, or bike 1,500 miles to bring awareness and funding for the students and future students of St. Mary's School in Ord, Nebraska. Come together with the students, parents, friends and teachers and get mobile to help them achieve their $30,000 fundraising goal for the school!

Unlike a traditional race, the St. Mary's School Virtual Fitness Challenge takes place where you are and when you want, anytime between August 29th and September 29th 2022. Registration begins August 22nd 2022.

All funds raised will go directly towards supporting St. Mary's School and providing our students an innovative faith based education.

Be part of the first-ever St. Mary's School Virtual Fitness Challenge and help us celebrate Catholic Schools. Join a team to support one of these really important initiatives! Your participation, whether you register, sponsor, donate or spread the word, makes a positive impact on students and the community. JOIN A TEAM – GET ACTIVE – MAKE AN IMPACT!

Read more about the organization >>

HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
100% of the proceeds go directly to St. Mary’s School in Ord Nebraska to provide a faith-based education to students in Central Nebraska.

The Gift of donations make an impact to help cover the costs of operating our school, maintaining our facilities, and bridging the tuition gap to give every student a wonderful education. Any monetary gift can make a huge impact on our ability to achieve this objective.
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?

Campaign registration fee is the amount that you'll need to pay to enroll in this virtual race. This fee (less transaction charges) will go to the non-profit running this campaign as a donation.

The registration fee along with the funds raised through your individual fundraising page will enable the non-profit to fund various programs and pursue their organization's mission.

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.

How will I track my distance?

You can track your workouts by setting up your devices (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Health Connect By Android, Misfit, Strava), or download the Charity Footprints' iOS or Android app and track your workouts toward this campaign. ?>

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.