FAQ
General Questions
1. What is the walk?
BetterCARE memorial walk has been a tradition of BetterCARE over the years. The purpose of the walk is to raise funds to support BetterCARE while being able to remember those nearest to us. With the return of BetterCARE, comes the return of an old favorite; The Memorial Walk. This years theme will be walking through the decades and is sure to bring a new and exciting event. Partcipants are encouraged to dress in their favorite decade attire.
2. What does a “memorial walk” mean?
This is the most exciting part. When you register you will be asked who you are walking in memory of. You will have a Bib provided to you the day of the walk during check in where you can write the name of those you are walking for. Anyone who pledges or donates also gets to choose loved ones to remember. The names of all our beloved family, friends, and loved ones will be displayed through the walk and announced.
3. Can I still participate even if I don’t want or can’t attend the walk?
Yes, if you can’t make it to walk, you may donate directly or fundraise by registering for the walk. Please see below under fundraising/donations on instructions.
4. What can I expect the day of the event?
The day of the event will be a fun filled morning. Please begin at check in. We will have multiple games throughout the walk which will allow winning of raffle tickets. All raffle tickets are placed in a drawing for a prize. Additionally, we will have music of all decades. Finally, we will have all names of people being remembered.
5. Who do I contact if I have questions?
You may contact Erika Darst at 208-582-1775 or Tina Flesher at 509-220-5364. You may also contact us through the memorial walk website. Please allow 24 hours for a response.
Registration
1. Do I have to register on the website to participate as a walker?
Yes, if you are going to be with us on walk day or want to fundraise for BetterCARE through the memorial walk, registration is required. If you need assistance with this, we are happy to help. Please call Erika Darst at 208-582-1775 or Tina Flesher at 509-220-5364.
2. Is there a fee to register?
There is no fee to register. We do ask that every participant commits to raising funds to better care in our community.
Team Registration
1. How do I form a team?
1. Clicking on the walking through the decades team registration and/or sign up.
2. Click on "create a group/team".
3. You will be asked to individually register. Complete your registration by answering the questions.
4. There will be a question on if you would like to join or create a group/team. Click "yes".
5. Sign the waiver and click continue.
6. Click on tab that is labeled "Create a new group/team”
7. Group/Team type will be walking through the decades team registration
8. Group/Team name will be your choice of your teams name.
9. Click Continue
10. Answer the questions
11.Click Continue
12. Set your team goal and add a personal message or story about your team
13. Donation is optional and not required
13. Click continue
14. Click complete registration
15. To personalize your fundraiser link click the down arrow on the Fundraiser section of your registration and click the red hyperlink, from there you can click manage, then edit fundraiser, from here you can edit fundraiser, from here you can edit your goal and add a personal message or story.
2. How do I join an existing team?
1. Clicking on the walking through the decades team registration and/or sign up.
2. You will see teams listed and should see the team you are looking for
3. Click join when you find your team
3. You will be asked to individually register
5. Sign the waiver and click continue.
6. The join an existing group/team will be available and you will see your team is already selected
9. Click Continue
10. Answer the questions
11.Click Continue
12. Set your own individual goal for fundraising
13. Donation is optional and not required.
14. Click continue
15. Click complete registration
16. To personalize your fundraiser link click the down arrow on the Fundraiser section of your registration and click the red hyperlink, from there you can click manage, then edit fundraiser, from here you can edit fundraiser, from here you can edit your goal and add a personal message or story.
3. What responsibilities does a team captain have?
A team captain will be expected to lead the team. Inspire people to meet your fundraising goal. Show up morning of walk with enthusiasm and motivation. Please coordinate your teams decade dress up theme. Additionally, please set a goal for fundraising.
4. Who is the team captain?
The first person who signs the team up
5. How many participants should my team have?
There is no max. A team must have at least two participants. Additionally, we recommend teams of 10 as it makes goals easier to reach.
Individual Registration
1. How do I participate as an individual?
1.Click on sign up.
2. You will be asked to register
3. There will be a question on if you would like to join/create a team. Click "no”
4. Sign the waiver and click continue.
5. Answer the questions
6. Click Continue
7. Donation is optional and not required
8. Click continue
9. Click complete registration
10. To personalize your fundraiser link click the down arrow on the Fundraiser section of your registration and click the red hyperlink, from there you can click manage, then edit fundraiser, from here you can edit fundraiser, from here you can edit your goal and add a personal message or story.
2. What responsibilities do I have as an individual participant?
As an individual participant, responsibilities remain the same as if you were in a team. Please dress up in your best decade attire of your choice. You will then ask people to pledge funds to support your walk. When someone donates/pledges, they will also be able to choose who they would like to have be remembered at the memorial walk.
Fundraising
1. Where do the funds go?
All funds raised through the BetterCARE Memorial Walk go toward advancing BetterCARE’s efforts in providing “better care” for Benewah Community Hospital and St. Maries Family Medicine. Funds are used to advance new equipment, supplies, support patients, provides items of comfort to pediatric patients, and additional needs as requested and granted.
2. How are donations collected?
Donations can be made online through BetterCARE Memorial Walk 5K (runsignup.com). Additionally, checks can be mailed to P.O Box 94 St. Maries, Idaho. Please make checks payable to BetterCARE, Inc. with memo of “memorial walk donation”. If mailing a check, please include who the donation should be made in memory of. If you need assistance with donating. Please see the following link for instructions. Make a Donation – RunSignup.
3. How do I start fundraising?
Everyone can fundraise through the links provided at confirmation sent through email. Please have everyone donate through the website.
4. How do I fundraise on social media?
Advertise the QR Code. You can also click on the links on the home page. BetterCARE Memorial Walk 5K (runsignup.com). There are options to share to facebook, twitter, email, and text.
Day of event
1. What are the incentives?
There will be prizes for the money most raised individually. Additionally, everyone who registers will automatically get put in for a drawing for a bigger prize. Last but not least, all funds raised stay directly in the local community benefitting community health care.
2. What should I bring?
Bring your best outfit for the decade of your choice and your best walking shoes.
3. I want to be a vendor on the day of the event, who do I contact?
We would love to consider you as a vendor. Please contact Erika Darst at 208-582-1775 for information on how you can be a vendor.
4. How do I volunteer?
We would love volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Erika Darst 208-582-1775 or Tina Flesher at 509-
5. Can I come support and not walk?
Yes, bystanders are welcome. Vendors will be available on site.
6. What time should I show up?
Check in will start at 08:30AM
