Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
General Questions
What is the Challenge for Life?
How do I register?
Is there a registration fee?
What does my registration fee include?
Will I receive a tax receipt for my registration fee?
By registering, what do walkers commit to?
Is there a minimum age to register?
Are strollers allowed?
Fundraising
Is there a minimum I need to raise to participate in the walk?
Why does the Challenge have a fundraising minimum of $1,000?
Do any of my fundraising dollars go towards running the event?
Does my registration fee apply toward my fundraising minimum?
How can I raise the $1000 minimum?
How long do I have to raise the funds?
Why is there a fundraising deadline?
If I am not walking on event day, what happens to donations CancerCare Manitoba received on my behalf?
The Benefits of being on a Corporate or Community Team
What is the difference between a corporate and a community team?
How many people can be on a team?
Is each team member required to raise $1000?
What if our team does not meet the $1000 team average?
Donations
How do I donate online?
How is my credit card information kept safe?
How do I donate by mail?
How do I make a cash donation?
How soon will a donation show on my Web page?
What is the minimum donation to receive a tax receipt?
How soon after donating can I expect a tax receipt?
Training
Do I need to train for the walk?
How should I train?
What if I cannot complete the 20k on event day?
Your Personal Page and Participant Centre
What is my Personal Page?
What is the Participant Centre?
I am not really computer savvy, what if I need some help?
How will people find my page on the Web site?
How can I upload photos to my page?
What if I forget my user name and password?
How do I change my password and update my profile?
Your Dollars at Work
How were proceeds from the 2009 event put to work?
How much is spent on administration for the Challenge for Life?
I read through all the FAQs and have a question that isn’t listed here.
Please email us your question and we will respond within two business days.
FAQ - General Questions
What is the Challenge for Life?
The Challenge for Life is a 20k Walk that will take participants through some of Winnipeg’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods on Saturday, June 12th 2010.
The walk was created by the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation to help Manitobans reduce their risk of cancer and increase awareness for ALL cancers, while raising significant funds to support CancerCare Manitoba’s work on behalf of Manitobans and their families living with cancer.
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How do I register?
You can:
- Register securely online. If you participated in 2008 or 2009, you will need to log in first. This will automatically update your information for 2010.
- You can also download a printable registration form and drop it off or mail it to either the Challenge or Foundation office.
- You can also register by phone at 927-LIFE (5433).
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Is there a registration fee?
Yes. There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee.
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What does my registration fee include?
Once you have registered, you will receive a Challenge T-shirt, the Challenge Card entitling you to discounts and free classes with our healthy living partners, a personal Web page to tell your story and access to the online Participant Centre for exclusive fundraising and healthy living tips. As well, the Challenge staff are always available to help you!
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Will I receive a tax receipt for my registration fee?
No. In accordance with Canada Revenue Agency Guidelines, registration fees are not eligible for tax receipts.
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By registering, what do walkers commit to?
Walkers commit to:
- Raise a minimum of $1,000 for CancerCare Manitoba prior to the event.
- Work to reduce their own cancer risk by making personal lifestyle changes with the five steps: Eat Well, Shape Up, Cover Up, Check Up and Be Tobacco Free.
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Is there a minimum age to register?
Walkers of all ages are welcome to participate. However, for the safety and enjoyment of everyone:
- Walkers who will be under the age of 18 on the day of the event must provide a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian at the time of registration;
- Walkers who will be under the age of 16 on the date of the event must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered in the walk (Waiver still must be signed by their parent or legal guardian);
- Each registered walker must achieve the $1,000 fundraising minimum.
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Are strollers allowed?
Yes, strollers and wagons are allowed but please be courteous to your fellow walkers.
Please note: for the safety of all participants, dogs, bikes, rollerblades, skateboards and umbrellas are not permitted and no one is allowed to run the route.
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FAQ - Fundraising
Is there a minimum I need to raise to participate in the walk?
Yes. All individual walkers must raise a minimum of $1,000 prior to the walk date.
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Why does the Challenge have a fundraising minimum of $1,000?
The Challenge for Life raises serious dollars for a serious cause.
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Do any of my fundraising dollars go towards running the event?
We are committed to keeping the cost of running an event of this magnitude to a minimum and our sponsors, volunteers and partners contribute significantly to help offset those costs. We strive to have all the cost of operating the event covered by sponsorship and registration fees, which helps ensure as much of the fundraising dollars as possible go to CancerCare Manitoba. In 2009, as a result of the generous support of our sponsors, we were able to give 92 cents of every dollar raised directly to CancerCare Manitoba.
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Does my registration fee apply toward my fundraising minimum?
No. Your registration fee pays for the support you receive prior to and during the event.
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How can I raise the $1,000 minimum?
Some who thought they would never get there have become our top fundraisers! Once you register, you will create a Personal Page where you can tell your story and encourage donations from friends and family.
From simply asking friends and family for support, to holding a fundraising event and everything in between, we are here to help! Visit the Fundraising page for some great ideas to get you started, or call us at 927-LIFE (5433) and together we’ll do all we can to help you succeed.
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How long do I have to raise the funds?
The sooner you register, the sooner you can get started! Please make every effort to turn in your donations by Friday, June 4th to allow for processing, so you are credited with all donations prior to the day of the event.
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Why is there a fundraising deadline?
We want to get as accurate a count as possible of those who have met their fundraising commitment so we can plan for their participation on event day and help keep our costs down.
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If I am not walking on event day, what happens to donations CancerCare Manitoba received on my behalf?
Your fundraising efforts will benefit all Manitobans through the outstanding work done at CancerCare Manitoba. We know your donors will appreciate supporting CancerCare Manitoba through the Challenge for Life.
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FAQ - The Benefits of being on a Corporate or Community Team
What is the difference between a corporate and a community team?
A corporate team is a group of individuals from a Manitoba business or organization. A community team is a group of individuals who choose to enter together as a team.
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How many people can be on a team?
A minimum of 2 people and as many more as you wish!
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Is each team member required to raise $1,000?
Everyone who registers for the Challenge as part of a team is encouraged to raise a minimum of $1,000 individually. If, however, as a member of a team, you personally fall short of $1,000, you may walk on event day provided that:
- your team average is at least $1,000 per member, and
- your team agrees that all may walk
For example: There are 3 members on your team. Two raise $1,100 each, the third raises $800. Your total raised is $3,000, which is an average of $1,000 each, so if the team agrees, all 3 may walk.
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What if our team does not meet the $1,000 team average?
If your team does not meet the team average of $1,000 per member, then as a team, you must decide which members will walk on event day (For example: A team of 5 raises a cumulative total of $3,000. The team chooses 3 members to walk on event day.).
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FAQ - Donations
How do I donate online?
Donating online is easy and secure. Click the DONATE button at the top of the page. Enter the name of the walker you wish to support and follow the prompts. Online donors will receive an immediate confirmation of their donation, followed by a tax receipt via email.
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How is my credit card information kept safe?
We make every effort to protect your personal information. The software we use for registrations and donations on the website uses industry-standard SSL encryption techniques to make sure that your credit card information, passwords and personal information travel securely over the Internet. Our software provider has also installed an encryption engine on our database server so that your data are securely stored. Credit card information is never stored in our database, or our software provider's database.
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How do I donate by mail?
Download a printable donation form.
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How do I make a cash donation?
Cash donations can be made in person Monday to Friday at either
- the Challenge office located at 88 Adelaide St (8:30am – 3:30pm), or
- the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation office at ON1160-675 McDermot Avenue (8:30am – 4:30pm)
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How soon will a donation show on my Web page?
Donations made online will show up immediately on a walker’s Web page. For donations made by cash or cheque, please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.
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What is the minimum donation to receive a tax receipt?
Receipts will be automatically mailed for donations of $10 or more.
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How soon after donating can I expect a tax receipt?
Please allow 2-3 weeks after your donation has been received in our office to receive your tax receipt. Online donations will be receipted by email. Mail or walk-in donations will be sent by Canada Post.
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FAQ - Training
Do I need to train for the walk?
Yes! We want you to feel great and celebrate your successes on event day and walking 20k is an achievement we want you to safely enjoy! “Shape Up” is one of the key steps to reducing your risk of cancer and walking is proven to be one the easiest and most productive ways to exercise.
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How should I train?
To begin, get yourself a good pair of shoes and start walking! As a Challenger, you will have exclusive access to the Training Tips page for additional tips and sample training schedules. We hope you will also take advantage of the expertise offered by our health and fitness partners and find a program that works for you. You should always visit your health care provider before embarking on any fitness program.
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What if I cannot complete the 20k on event day?
If you are unable to continue walking while on the route, one of our sweep vehicles will transport you to the next checkstop, or to the finish line. Your safety is always our first priority.
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FAQ - Your Personal Page and Participant Centre
What is my Personal Page?
Your Personal Page is your opportunity to tell your story to the world. Friends and family can visit and easily donate to you online or print out a donation form. Anyone who looks up your name on the Challenge for Life site will be directed to your Personal Page. Your Personal Page is automatically created when you register. Then, it's simply a matter of personalizing it by adding photos and writing messages about what inspired you to take the Challenge. To get started, log in to the Participant Centre.
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What is the Participant Centre?
The Participant Centre is part of the Web site that is only available to you after you register. You will have a username and password to log in. Once you log in, you'll have access to excellent tools to set up and edit your Personal Page, send emails to potential donors and access exclusive fundraising and healthy living tips.
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I am not really computer savvy. What if I need some help?
You can simply call 927-LIFE (5433) and our friendly staff will get you started and give you ongoing support.
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How will people find my page on the Web site?
When friends or family visit challengeforlife.ca, they can either click on the "Donate Now" button or they can SEARCH FOR A WALKER. Either way, when they type in your name they will be directed to your Personal Page. OR, if you send emails out from your Participant Centre, they can click on the link that takes them directly to your Page.
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How can I upload photos to my page?
If you have a photo saved to your computer as a .jpg file:
- Log in into your personal webpage and click on “My Page”
- Click on “edit my webpage”
- Click on “add image”
- Click on “view album”, click on the photo you wish to add and then click on “select image”
- Click “Save my changes”
- If you are having difficulties please call 927-LIFE (5433).
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What if I forget my user name and password?
You can request an email reminder from the homepage, and your username and password will be sent to you within 24 hours.
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How do I change my password and update my profile?
- Login to your Personal Web page using your Username and Password.
- Once you are logged in, at the very bottom of your page click on a topic called “Updating User Profile.”
- This takes you to your Profile Information. You will be able to change your contact information, email address, username and password.
- All changes will be made to your account immediately. There is no need to sign back in.
- If you are having difficulties, please call 927-LIFE (5433).
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FAQ - Your Dollars at Work
How were proceeds from the 2009 event put to work?
In 2009, more than 700 Manitobans joined the 2nd Annual Challenge for Life 20k Walk. The incredible efforts of everyone involved resulted in more than $1 million being raised, which was immediately put to work at CancerCare Manitoba. Patient care and support, including education, early detection initiatives and clinical trials, were key priorities receiving funding through the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. For a complete list, please visit “Your Donations”
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How much is spent on administration for the Challenge for Life?
We are committed to keeping the cost of running an event of this magnitude to a minimum and our sponsors, volunteers and partners contribute significantly to help offset those costs. In 2009, as a result of their generous support, we were able to give 92 cents of every dollar raised directly to CancerCare Manitoba. We will continue striving to have all costs covered by sponsorship, so all funds raised can go directly to CancerCare Manitoba.
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I read through all the FAQs and have a question that isn’t listed here.
Please email us your question and we will respond within two business days.
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