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General Registration and Fundraising Help
Is there a registration fee to participate?
There is no registration fee to participate in the Investors Group Walk for Memories. While participation is free, we encourage participants to raise at least the minimum fundraising level to support British Columbians impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.
How will donors receive tax receipts for their donations?
Donations of $15 or more will automatically receive an official tax receipt. Tax receipts for donations made online will be e-mailed automatically at the time of the donation. All other tax receipts will be mailed after the event by the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Where does the money raised go?
Funds raised through the Investors Group Walk for Memories ensure people in your community, whose lives have been impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, connect to a national network of information, services and support.
Funds raised also go towards research into the causes and the cure.
For more information about where your dollars go, visit About Us or read our Annual Report.
Whom do I make my cheque out to?
All cheques should be made payable to: Alzheimer Society of B.C. and should clearly state the name of the person you are pledging for Walk.
Walk Site Information
How do I get to the Walk in my community?
Maps and directions will be posted with site location details.
Will the Investors Group Walk for Memories take place rain or shine?
The walk will take place rain or shine, snow or sleet or … you get the idea. Please check your event venue (your Walk may be indoors!) and your local weather forecast before heading out on Walk day and dress appropriately.
When should I arrive at the Walk?
Check out the details of the Walk in your community, including the start time and any other information about your local event
Can I bring a stroller or wagon?
The Investors Group Walk for Memories is a fun event for the whole family! Feel free to bring a stroller or wagon with you on walk day.
Does the route accommodate wheelchairs?
We encourage everyone to participate! Most of this year's walks take place on paved roads or walkways in locations that are wheelchair accessible, but there may be sections of the route that make the use of a wheelchair a little challenging. Again, check out the details about your specific Walk location.
Do I have to complete the entire walk route?
No, but we encourage you to walk as far as you want. Some of the routes are designed for multiple laps, some have many places to shorten the route and on some you’ll just have to decide when you’ve had enough and double-back to the start. However far you go, you’ll have made big strides to help those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease!
Why Register or Fundraise Online?
Make joining and fundraising for the Investors Group Walk for Memories fun and easy by registering online. It’s fast, convenient and everyone benefits when you register and fundraise online.
Who Benefits When You Fundraise Online?
- You benefit because you won’t need to collect any cash. You can use e-mail to ask lots of friends, family and colleagues for support, anywhere, any time of the day. And we can stay in touch by e-mail to keep you up-to-date with walk information and results.
- Friends and Family can support you by simply clicking on the link you e-mail them and using any major credit card. They will also receive their tax receipts immediately by e-mail. Online fundraising makes collecting donations from people near and far simple; they’re just a click away!
- People across British Columbia benefit because online donations are the most cost effective way to support the work of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. This method reduces paper use and postage costs.
- The volunteer organizing committees benefit by being able to keep track of participants easily in order to organize and plan a more spectacular event day!
How do I Register Online?
If you've registered online for an event with us in the past, all you have to do is sign in using your old Username and Password at the "Returning Participant's" area.
If not, it's easy to register online! Follow these 4 easy steps and register today.
- Select the Location where you would like to Walk.
- Choose how you will participate. You can:
- Create a Team - Team captains can start a team by entering their team name.
- Join a Team – Find your team by entering the team name or the team captain’s first or last name.
- Register as an Individual - Sign up to join us as an individual. Don’t worry; you have the option of creating or joining a team later if you want to.
- Enter your Contact Information and create a username and password.
- Now you’re ready to start fundraising! Once you’re registered, you can start sending e-mails to family and friends asking for their support. You can also customize your fundraising page with a picture and a story!
Help With Online Registration and Fundraising
Is it safe to use my credit card?
Yes – credit card numbers are not stored in our database. Your credit card information is processed using a secure connection.
How secure is my information?
Your information is very secure; Alzheimer Society of B.C. has engaged Artez Interactive as its online fundraising software provider. Your privacy is important to us. The personal information you provide when you establish an account or place an order is secured using Secure Socket Layers ("SSL") encryption technology. We use this SSL technology to prevent such information from being intercepted and read as it is transmitted over the Internet to our own servers.
How do I log in to check my fundraising results and send more solicitation e-mails?
Log into your account using your username and password. Your Fundraising Summary will show you how many donations you have received and how much funds you have raised. To send more solicitation e-mails, click E-mail Friends, Family & Co-Workers from the menu on the left.
How can I see who has donated to me?
Log into your account using your username and password. From your Fundraising Summary, click See Who Has Sponsored Me from the menu on the left to view a list of your sponsors.
How do I personalize my Donation Page?
Log into your account using your username and password. From your Fundraising Summary, click Manage My Personal Page from the menu on the left hand side. You can upload your own picture and personal message for friends and family to see when sponsoring you. Note: You can upload a picture from your computer. It should be a .jpeg or .gif format and small in size (500x400 pixels).
What if I forget my username or password?
If you forget your username, you can find it in your registration confirmation e-mail. If you can't find that email, click on the Forgot Your Username or Password link in the Returning Participants box. Enter the email address you provided during registration and we'll email your Username.
If you forget your password, click on the Forgot Your Username or Password link in the Returning Participants box. Enter your Username (see above) and we'll email you directions on how to reset your password. If you are still having trouble, e-mail us!
Tip: username and passwords are case sensitive.
Can a team fundraise together?
Absolutely! In fact, we encourage team members to share fundraising ideas and collaborate on fundraising events. Keep in mind that we really encourage teams to raise at least the minimum fundraising level per team member. Check out some of the Tools for Teams
