FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION When and where is the walk? Pink on Parade will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Ryan Bonaminio Park located at 5000 Tequesquite Ave,. Registration begins at 7:30AM. The walk will begin at 9AM. What is the minimum age requirement, can my children walk with me? There is no minimum age requirement for participants of the Pink on Parade. Please feel free to bring your children! All children age 10 and under get in for free! Can my family members walk with me without registering? Unfortunately not, everyone at Pink on Parade and on the route must register and sign a waiver and release of liability as part of the registration process. This ensures the safety of the participants and allows The Pink Ribbon Place, a program of Riverside Community Health Foundation, to measure the growth of the event each year. Please help us maintain safe and accurate results by encouraging your family and friends to register for the event. How far is the walk? We have TWO routes for ONE cause which includes a 1.8K Famiy Fun route and for the more ambitious, the 5K Mt. Rubidoux route which goes up the mountain. What if I have trouble on the route? In the event that you need assistance, the route will be patrolled by volunteers that will be able to provide you help when needed. There will also be designated First Aid stations on the route that will be staffed with volunteer nurses that are trained in first aid. REGISTRATION How do I register online? would like your registration experience to be as simple as possible. In order to register, please go to www.pinkonparade.org and there you will find the registration button and continue through the selections that meet your needs. It is as simple as clicking on the appropriate button and the registration process will begin.
How do I register offline? You may download the Pink on Parade Registration Form (ftp://ftp.pinkonparade.org/files/registration%20 Form.pdf) and mail to: Can a company register a team online and be invoiced for payment? Yes, but your company will have to submit a written request and an invoice for team payment will be sent to the company. After the full payment is received, a registration code will be available to the company which will allow the team to register online. Please see the registration procedure below: shall receive a written request to pay online team registration fees by a company check. Registration fees are paid for adult registrants only. A request can be emailed directly to Anna Holbrook at anna@thepinkribbonplace.org. In the written request, the Company or Organization shall provide with: 1. Company name and/or Department which the team is associated with 2. The number of team members that will be paid for by a company check 3. Contact information with a phone number and email address of the company s Team Captain or their point of contact 4. In the request, the company must provide a number of walkers that will be associated with the team, with a minimum of 10 walkers 5. After the written request and payment have been received, shall email a unique company registration code to the Team Captain or point of contact valid for the number of walk registrations requested. The company check must indicate the team company name and/or department on the memo line. All checks are made payable to and mailed to: How much does it cost to register? The cost of registration is based on age; for children 10 and under registration is free, for Students (11 years to 16 years) and Seniors (55+) registration is $20, and ages 17 and older registration is $40. Please note that T-shirts are only available for adult participants if you register before 10/9, however t-shirts can be purchased for an extra fee on the day of the event. Registration costs will increase by $10 on 10/9. Can I start a team? Why yes, yes you can and we most certainly hope that you will! You can form your own team or check to see if there is an existing team you can join by going to www.pinkonparade.org. You will first need to register yourself, and under the Team Information section, select Create a Team. Registering teams builds camaraderie, and naturally lends itself to team building and spirit within companies. It is a fun way for friends and families to come together and honor or support someone who has, in some way, been touched by breast cancer. Is there a minimum fundraising goal? No, we encourage Pink on Parade participants and our teams to set a self-imposed fundraising goal - we do not place a goal for you.
TEAM PRIZES What are Team Prizes and how do we win? We want to encourage you to build amazing and support teams, so we are giving away a few goodies in the following categories: Team that Raises the Most Dollars - This prize goes to the team that collectively raises the most dollars for the event! Remember that as a Team Captain, your role is to rally up supporters and encourage them to fundraise on their own. All the dollars that they raise goes towards your Team total! That means if you have 10 team members and each person asks for $10 from 10 people, then you already a team total of $1000! Most Spirited Team - The day of the event is about having fun and lots of spirit. Sport your Pink in anyway possible. Be creative, cheer your team, and your team could win the prize for being the most spirited! Team Tailgate - Teams that raise $500 or more will be placed into our Team Tailgate area! You and your team not only get the opportunity to bypass the lines, but you will have your own tent (provided) with a table and chairs for you and your team to party throughout the whole event! For more information about the Team Tailgate, check out our website at www.pinkonparade.org/tailgate. How are Team Prize Winners chosen? We understand that being a Team Captain takes a lot of dedication, and so we strive to be as fair as possible. Totals will be tallied up once the walk begins, however, donations received after the walk will not be counted towards your fundraising total. All Team Winners will be announced during the closing ceremony. Want to increase your odds of winning? Encourage your team to donate and register online at www.pinkonparade.org! I know that I have an awesome team! How can I get my team highlighted? Now that s the spirit! We definitely want to share with everyone the amazing things that you guys are doing to help raise awareness and funds for Pink on Parade! Are you and your team doing an fun fundraiser? Do you guys have an awesome contest going around in the office? Tell us all about it by submitting your story to anna@thepinkribbonplace.org. Don t forget to include the name of your Team and Captain! VOLUNTEERS How do I register as a volunteer and how much does it cost? Registering as a volunteer is FREE! You can inquire to be a volunteer by contacting Nicole Stovicek at nicole@thepinkribbonplace.org or by visiting our webpage at www.pinkonparade.org and click on the Volunteer link at the top menu. What do volunteers do? Depending on how much time you can commit to the walk, your job will vary. will make every effort to place volunteers in areas that are of interest to them, but these volunteer positions are not guaranteed. Volunteers will be placed in age appropriate positions where there is a need. Volunteers cover areas wherever support people are needed the most. Many volunteers are also needed in the days leading up to the event to support staff putting up posters and goodies. What is the difference between a volunteer and a walk participant? A volunteer will support the event and event staff days leading up to the Pink on Parade, the day of the event and as post event support. Volunteers do not walk in the event but rather support the walkers by helping them with registration, on the route as walk marshals, and many other areas of support. Volunteers are essential to making the day of the event run smoothly. Walk Participants are strictly there to participate in the walk. However, both Participants and Volunteers are able to take part in the festivities at the end of the walk. What is volunteer training? For those volunteers who are capable and available, we are looking for leads to attend training prior to the walk day. Volunteers will learn the basic process of the area to which they will lead other volunteers for a
seamless walk experience. DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIP How do I make a donation? You can make a general donation online through the website. There are several ways to do this: you can register either as an individual or as a Team Captain. You can also choose to donate to a team of your choice. If you wish to make a donation offline, you can mail your check or money order payable to at: If you are making a donation to a specific Team, please be sure to add the team name in the memo line. How do I become a Corporate Sponsor? If you or someone you know would like to become a corporate sponsor, please contact Anna Holbrook at anna@ thepinkribbonplace.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. If I can t walk, can I get my registration fee refunded? The money committed through registration fees will offset the cost of the event and therefore non-refundable. However, if you registered as an adult and cannot walk, you can pick up your t-shirt at anytime after the walk. And of course, if you can t walk, please consider supporting the Pink on Parade by donating or volunteering. If I can t walk, can my donors get their money back? All donations are non-refundable. The money you ve raised will go to work in our community by supporting those who have been impacted by breast cancer. If you can t walk, please consider supporting Pink on Parade by donating or volunteering. Do matching gifts count toward my fundraising? Yes! Absolutely! They most certainly do! Matching gifts are a great way to add dollars to your fundraising efforts, as long as the matching gift from your place of business is received by with your full name designated as the recipient of the matching gift. Matching gift amounts will only be credited to your account once the check has been received from your company, which in some cases can take quite a bit of time. Please include the walker s name and participant team on your companies matching gift form. Matching gift forms from the company should be completed and sent to: How long does it take for donations to be posted? Credit card donations made via the Crowdrise website are posted immediately and a confirmation to the donor is generated. Donations sent by check via US postal mail will be posted within three weeks of their mailing date if all of the instructions were followed correctly. Any missing information or illegible print will delay the process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION By participating in Pink on Parade, you agree to the following statement: The undersigned (on my own behalf and on the behalf of my heirs, representatives, successors, and assigns) for and in consideration of participating in this event hereby release Riverside Community Health Foundation of any liability as result of my participation in this event.
I attest to the fact that my displays and vehicles are safe and do not present a hazard in anyway to the public or other participations in this event. I am voluntarily participating in this event. By signing the release participation form, I certify that I have read and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representation of any release thereby. If you have any questions regarding the Pink on Parade, please direct them to anna@thepinkribbonplace.org.