Dear Walker,
Thank you for taking the first step in the fight against lung disease—committing to participate in the
American Lung Association’s 2010 Sandusky Lung Walk. This year’s Lung Walk is Sunday, May
16th at Kalahari Waterpark and Resort, and we are excited that working with you will ensure that
this year’s debut Lung Walk is a success! We challenge you to join in this fight and get your friends,
family members and co-workers to join your team and raise money to fight lung disease.
With over 35 million Americans affected by lung diseases such as asthma, lung cancer and COPD,
our community must come together to raise money to help fund research and educational
programs. This year, walkers will again unite and walk to achieve our goal of $40,000 here in
Sandusky. With your help, we will be successful!
The success of the Walk greatly depends on walkers like you. If you have not done so already, please
register today! Registration is easy. Go to our website at www.midlandlung.org/walk and click on
Sandusky. You can set up your personal fundraising page by using our templates or design your own
page. You can email friends and track your progress all from this site. If you are not part of an existing
team, consider starting your own team of family and friends.
Don’t forget to set your fundraising goal, and aim high! We encourage each Walker to set a personal
goal of $200. Remember every Walker that raises $100 or more will receive the official Lung Walk Tshirt, in addition you can earn and win special prizes. Most of all remember the Lung Walk is a FUN
way to fight lung disease.
If you have any questions or need additional materials please contact Leigh Ann Casarona at (216) 5328202 or lacasarona@ohiolung.org.
Thank you for your interest in joining the American Lung Association, as we continue our fight against
lung disease.
Warm regards,
Leigh Ann Casarona
Development Director
American Lung Association
SANDUSKY
FACT SHEET
Date:
Location:
Registration:
Walk Begins:
Goal:
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Kalahari Waterpark and Resort
9am
10am
$40,000 raised
The Lung Walk is a non-competitive walking event that benefits the
American Lung Association® in the fight against lung disease
– AMERICA’S #3 KILLER!
Where Do The Proceeds Go?
The American Lung Association® uses the proceeds from the 2010 Lung Walk to help fund
asthma and lung disease programs and services provided in the Sandusky area.
How Will The Funds Be Raised?
Funds are raised in 2 basic ways…
1. Event sponsorship donations will be solicited from companies. Generally, cash
sponsorship donations in amounts ranging from $250 to $10,000 made by local
companies account for 10% to 30% of the total raised from the Walk.
2. Donations collected by walkers participating in the Walk. Generally, these types of
donations account for 70% to 90% of the total amount raised from the Walk.
How Are Walkers Recruited For The Event?
Almost all of the walkers will participate as members of a family or business – based team.
These teams are organized by “Team Captains”. The typical walker is a family member, close
friend, or co-worker of the team captain. The team captains are generally individuals who are
directly affected by lung disease in some way.
What Support Will The American Lung Association® Provide To Team
Captains?
The American Lung Association® will provide every Team Captain with all the materials,
training, encouragement, and support that they will need to be successful in their team building
and fundraising efforts.
For more information, contact Leigh Ann Casarona at (216) 532-8202 or lacasarona@ohiolung.org.
SANDUSKY
WALK FAQ’S
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When and where will the walk talk place?
This year’s walk will be Sunday, May 16th at Kalahari Waterpark and Resort. Registration begins
at 9am and the walk will take place at 10am.
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How much money am I expected to raise?
There is no minimum amount required in order to participate, but the more you raise the more
the American Lung Association can use in their fight against lung disease. Don’t forget, if you
raise at least $100 you will receive a t-shirt.
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How can I utilize the Internet in my fundraising?
By going to www.midlandlung.org/walk and following the links to the Sandusky site you can
create an on-line fundraising page that you can share with your friends. People can make
donations right from their computer.
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How many walkers does it take to make a team?
Teams can be any shape or size, but the more members the merrier, and the more funds your
team can collectively raise in order to qualify for some great prizes and incentives. Team
members can be co-workers, family members, friends, neighbors, club members, or anyone who
wants to come out to have fun and support a great cause.
Q.
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How should money be collected and turned in?
Each walker is responsible for collecting his or her own donations. A convenient way to handle
this is to collect all donations using the Lung Walk website. Donations collected online are
automatically counted towards your fundraising goal. You can also put your donations in the
collection envelope and record each donation in the space provided on the collection envelope.
Bring your envelope with you to turn in at the Lung Walk, or you can mail it to the ALA office
ahead of time.
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If I mail my donations, do I still qualify for the incentive prizes?
Although it is suggested that all donations are turned in on or before walk day, any donations
turned in before the incentive deadline (a few weeks after the walk) will count toward your
incentive prizes.
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What will the money I raise be used for?
The money raised through the Lung Walk will help support the American Lung Association’s
lung disease education, advocacy and research efforts.
Q.
Who should I contact if I have more questions or need more materials?
A.
Call the American Lung Association at 216-532-8202 or 1-800-LUNG-USA
STEPS FOR
FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
While raising money for a great cause can seem like a challenge, it’s easier than you think. Remember,
the average walker raises $100! Check out these great steps to help you along the way.
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Ask, ask and ask again
Start a letter writing campaign
Be optimistic
Put a Lung Walk message on your answering machine or
include a message on the signature of your e-mail
Set a daily fundraising goal for yourself and beat it
Find out if your company has a matching gift program
Host a fundraising party
Create a buddy system
Take your pledge sheet everywhere you go
Host a mini-fundraiser
Ask one person a day to sponsor you
Donate to yourself; give up a “vice” for a week such as
chocolate or gourmet coffee
Raise $200 in 10 Days
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Sponsor yourself for $20
Ask your spouse/partner for $20
Ask your supervisor for $20
Ask (2) co-workers for $10
Ask (2) friends for $10
Ask (2) neighbors for $10
Ask (2) relatives for $10
Ask another relative for $20
Ask your clergy for $20
Ask the person who last borrowed
money from you for $20
Why Stop There?
ONLINE FUNDRAISING
After registering online you will have access to our user friendly website and great fundraising tools
and tips to help you reach and beat your fundraising goal!
TELL ME MORE ABOUT REGISTERING & RAISING MONEY ONLINE:
With a few clicks, you can send your contact information, set fundraising goals, form a team and send
emails to your friends and family. Friends can visit your web page to read your story, join your team
and make an online donation.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE REGISTRATION?
 Raise money quickly and easily
 Design your own fundraising web page
 Invite friends and family to donate using online tools
 Track online donations and watch them add up in real-time
 Share your photos, personal stories & information about your team
 It’s been proven; not only is online fundraising fast and easy, it also increases impact and cuts
response time. Donors who contribute online give twice as much as when they give cash or
write a check. Now that’s incentive!
TEAM/SOCIAL EVENT FUNDRAISING IDEAS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
ON THE HELPFUL DOCUMENTS PAGE
FUN IN FUNDRAISING
FROM A TO Z
Auction Time Off- A half or whole day off from work (with the boss’ permission).
Breakfast sale- Sell breakfast burritos, bagels, etc. at work.
Casual Day- “Dress Down for Lung Disease”-employees pay to dress casually.
Delegate- Give 10 friends, 10 pledge forms and ask them to gather pledges for you. Reward the friend with the
most pledges with a home-cooked meal or dinner out.
Envelopes at restaurant tables-Teams generate donations by placing Walk envelopes at every table stating,
“Please support the American Lung Association.” Ask waiters to collect envelopes after each seating.
Friend Match- Ask friends making donations if their company will match their donation.
Garage Sale- Ask friends to donate items for a “super garage sale” with proceeds benefiting the ALA.
Hair Salon- Ask your hair salon to donate $2 of each haircut over a weekend to the ALA.
Karaoke Nights- Collect a pledge for each song your guests wish to sing.
Letters- Send letters near a payday (when people can more easily give) one month prior to the event; Ask to have
checks returned to you on a date set about 2 weeks later.
Matching Funds- Ask the CEO to match what your team raises or be the leading donor for your team.
Newsletter-Ask your company to publish a request for support of your team’s fundraising efforts in the employee
newsletter.
Payroll deduction- Employees can make contributions by having them deducted from their paycheck.
Quilt Raffle- Ask a crafty friend for one of their handmade quilts to be raffled off.
Raffle- Ask local businesses for donations to raffle.
Spaghetti Supper- Host a spaghetti supper. Charge for dinner (spaghetti is easy and cheap to make).
During the
meal, have donated items on display to bid on.
TV Party- Host a party for the premier or finale of your favorite show.
Video Sale- Pull out those old videos and ask friends to donate DVD’s for a video sale.
Water the Garden- Or any other chores for free for neighbors, friends or family if they donate to your team.
Yard displays- Place plastic pink flamingos, wooden cows, or any other interesting yard art in the front yard of
unsuspecting donors…request a donation for them to be removed.
Zumba Day- Host a Zumba Class (or any other aerobic fun) during lunch and charge admission. If you’re not
ready to teach a class, ask someone from your gym to donate their time.
REGISTRATION FORM
YES! I will be participating in the 2010 Lung Walk in
Sandusky, OH on Sunday, May 16, 2010!
Please return completed form to:
ALA – Lung Walk
6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ste. 260
Independence, OH 44131
For questions contact: Leigh Ann Casarona - (216) 532-8202 - lacasarona@ohiolung.org
1. PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: (Please print clearly)
Gender  M  F
Last Name:________________________________________________ First Name:__________________________________________ M.I._______
Team Name:____________________________________________________ Company Name:___________________________________________
Team Captain?  Yes  No
If Yes: Team Member Goal _________________ Team Fundraising Goal $___________________
Home Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________________ State:_________________________________ ZIP:___________________________
Date of Birth ____ /____ /_____ Daytime phone #_____________________________ Evening Phone #________________________________
E-mail___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Note: We will send information about the Walk on a regular basis to this e-mail address during the weeks leading up to the event.
T-shirt Size  S  M  L  XL  XXL
 YES! I want to join the “Mission First Club” and waive my incentives.
Personal Fundraising Goal $________________ Aim high! The average walker raises $100.
2. PERSONAL DONATION
Complete the following information if you would like to make an additional gift to the Lung Walk.
Type  Visa  Mastercard  American Express  Discover  Check
Card/Check Number ____________________________________________________ Exp. Date _____/_____ CVV2 Security Code___________
Name on Card ___________________________________________________Signature: ___________________________________________
3. PARTICIPANT WAIVER
In consideration for the agreement by the American Lung Association of the Midland States (“ALAMS”) and the event site (collectively, the “Released Parties”), to permit me to enter the event site to
participate in the event (collectively the "Event"), I waive to the fullest extent permitted by law for myself, my heirs and personal representatives any and all claims I may have for damages against the
Released Parties (and any successors and assigns of the Released Parties), and all individuals, entities or event sponsors associated with the Event, their representatives, successors, and assigns,
resulting from injuries or other losses, without limitation, suffered by me in connection with this Event, including pre- and post-race activities. I will indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties
(and any successors and assigns of the Released Parties) to the fullest extent permitted by law from all claims for damages by any person or entity where his or its claim relates to an injury to me, or
to an injury to another caused in whole or in part by me or in which I may experience any physical discomfort. I have been warned that I must be in good health to participate in this Event and I attest
and verify that I am physically fit and have trained sufficiently for this Event. I shall at all times comply with instructions given by the Event security guards or other Event officials and shall not interfere
with the safe enjoyment of the Event by the other participants. This Waiver shall in no way obligate any Released Party (and any successors and assigns of any Released Party) to ensure my safety. I
grant permission to ALAMS to use my name and photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings and any other record of my participation in this Event for any purpose without remuneration.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature if under 18 years or age
GIFT & DONATION
TRACKING SHEET
Submit form & donations collected before this year’s Lung Walk to:
ALA, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ste. 260, Independence, OH 44131
Online donations do not need to be included on this form
Walker’s Name__________________________________
Team Name______________________________
Walk Location__________________________________
The enclosed donations are:  Collected by me (individual gifts)
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 For my whole team (team gifts)
Donor’s Name
Address, City, Zip
Company Matching Donation
Please include necessary forms
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MATERIALS ORDER
FORM
The success of the Lung Walk depends greatly on our participants helping us spread the word about
Asthma, and Lung Disease. The materials on this form are extra tools available to help make you and
your team more successful.
If you would like any of the following materials or additional materials sent to you in order to help
promote the Lung Walk please complete this form and return to Leigh Ann Casarona
Fax: 216-524-7647
Email: lacasarona@ohiolung.org
Mail: ALA, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Ste. 260, Independence, OH 44131
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YES! I need more materials to help my team grow!
Name
Address
City
State
Phone
E-mail
ZIP Code
Team Name
Walk Location
ITEM
QUANTITY
Brochures
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Brochure Holders
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Posters (General Event)
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Helping Others Breathe Order Forms
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Collection Envelopes
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Donation Receipts
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Participating in honor of Stickers
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Paper Clouds
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