Are you ready to make strides against breast cancer?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants discussing their involvement in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks, sharing personal experiences, fundraising ideas, and logistical questions related to the events.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared their experience of signing up for the Atlanta walk and mentioned their previous fundraising efforts for Alzheimer's.
  • Another participant noted their team in Nashville has raised $350 so far for the walk.
  • Several users discussed the challenges of fundraising, with one participant mentioning that local Relay for Life events may limit participation in other charity walks.
  • One participant expressed uncertainty about the fundraising requirements and the structure of the event.
  • Another participant shared their experience leading a team for the Detroit walk and noted that while there is no specific amount to raise, higher amounts may lead to special recognition.
  • One participant described a fundraising opportunity involving Macy's and Belk's department stores, highlighting how it could benefit charity without upfront costs.
  • Several participants expressed interest in forming teams and collaborating with other consultants for the walks.
  • One participant shared their excitement about forming a team and the motivation it provided for exercising.
  • Another participant mentioned the distribution of pink ribbon cards and promotional materials for the event.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the fundraising strategies and the impact of local events like Relay for Life on participation in the Making Strides walks. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best approach to fundraising or team organization.

Contextual Notes

Participants are primarily Pampered Chef consultants sharing personal experiences and ideas related to fundraising for breast cancer awareness walks. The discussions reflect a variety of local events and personal motivations.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for fundraising ideas, team collaboration opportunities, or information about participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks may find this thread beneficial.

Totally off topic, but every time I see this thread title, I think it's talking abut promoting to director and walking the stage at conference!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Totally off topic, but every time I see this thread title, I think it's talking abut promoting to director and walking the stage at conference!

LOL... yes, but that is my plan, too!!!

it's all about the walk.
 
IAmChefJ said:
I have signed up to captain a team for our cluster! I'm so excited. I totally needed some motivation to get my butt excercising.

In my first 90 days I earned $450 PC, level 2 SAT, 5 paychecks, and 12 extra pounds! How come that isn't in the recruiting materials????

those 12 are like the freshman 15---watch out---Occupational hazard trying all the good recipes--
\Congrats of your success---
 
PamperChefCarol said:
I am sure it's the same bag I have. Plus you get a free shirt!!

When is the Detroit walk?? We are Oct 18 here in Ann Arbor. I was talking about it at my BNI meeting this am and the tile guy and the contractor guy were laughing so hard they want to walk with me, just for the fun of it! I told him there were no cocktails on the walk and Joe offered to bring a flask!! You can see the type of crowd I run/walk with!!

If there are any consultants close to Ann Arbor who don't want to head to the Detroit area, I would love to have you. We are not speed walkers. I just had my knee operated on and our token survivor on our team refuses to run or speed walk. We are more like strollers who want to enjoy the day. Come stroll with the P3'ers!!

Now, if I just got my hat I would be rolling.
The Detroit walk is also the 18th. It's on Belle Isle in the Detroit River, which is such a pretty park. Thanks for the offer, but I already have a couple of friends who are thinking of joining me and I'm going to start really marketing it come September. I do have some customers in AA/Ypsi, so I might direct them to your team if they want to walk, just so they don't have to drive all morning to get to the walk and back. Thanks!
 
PamperChefCarol said:
After the kick off breakfast here in Ann Arbor, I formed the P3 team (perky pampered partners, or whatever we want to call ourselves!!). I know a woman who owns a bar who is going to sell the pink ribbon cards that we got at the kickoff for us at her bar. That should help a bunch.

I just got home from picking up my team leader bag, and there were no pink ribbon cards, although there is a bag of the pins that we could get at Conference. I'm going to put together a logo for my team, and use the "we can get it on the shirts for free" as an incentive to get people to walk.

I did mention to the woman that I'm a consultant and that HO had a signup at conference. I gave her the card that I put together at VistaPrint, and she wanted to keep it in case she decides to have a show. :)
 
chefann said:
The Detroit walk is also the 18th. It's on Belle Isle in the Detroit River, which is such a pretty park. Thanks for the offer, but I already have a couple of friends who are thinking of joining me and I'm going to start really marketing it come September. I do have some customers in AA/Ypsi, so I might direct them to your team if they want to walk, just so they don't have to drive all morning to get to the walk and back. Thanks!


Oh Ann, I wasn't implying you could walk with us (even though you could if you really wanted to) as I recalled you saying that you were forming a team. I was just putting the thought out for any other consultants reading the thread who didn't want to go to Detroit or were closer to me. Pardon the lack of clarity, even though for me it's pretty much my lifestyle!
 
No problem, Carol! I was probably half asleep when I read your post and misinterpreted it anyway. :)
 
Is this package something specific to PC or is it for all teams participating in the Making Strides Walk?

I want to sound like I know what I'm talking about when I call my local office.

Tia!

J.
 
It's for all team leaders. Ask for the Team Leader pack.
 
Mention PC when you ask. As I recall, there were separate bags for leaders and then those involved in a participating company.
 
Really? The woman I spoke to today didn't mention that. Maybe I'll call her next week.
 
PamperChefCarol said:
Keep in mind that I am making this up as I go...

a progressive party fundraiser could be a series od fundraier cooking shows, each one building sales onto the last one. Or maybe several, at different locations on the sale night, or same weekend. Like I said, I am making this up as I go.

Oooh... I get it... I like it!:thumbup::thumbup:
 
I am walking in Ann Arbor on the 18th. Our team is the Pampered Chicks:D

I still haven't gotten my hat yet :( but I am sure it will be on it's way soon!
 
Speaking of hats... has anyone gotten theirs yet??
 
I did! It's cute! I posted a pic in another thread. There was one in this week's Newswire, too.
 
There isn't a walk in Kansas City! If someone knows of one, please IM me. I don't know if I will be checking this thread.
 
Hi all, I'm in a small town. No walks around us. Was wondering more about the "Virtual Walk"? How does that work. I thought I saw something in one of the pcwires but now can't find it. I am putting together a show to help raise money. Just wondering how else I could help?
Holly
 
scrapnL8 said:
Hi all, I'm in a small town. No walks around us. Was wondering more about the "Virtual Walk"? How does that work. I thought I saw something in one of the pcwires but now can't find it. I am putting together a show to help raise money. Just wondering how else I could help?
Holly

A virtual walk is where you don't physically walk but you raise money. When you raise $100, you get a t shirt from the ACS.
 
I got a call for ACS and the rep said she was sending me the kit and hasn't come yet! I got my hat but thats it. I've also only had one person join my team. I'm getting a little discouraged.:(
 

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