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FAQS — 2013 Walk for Hunger

Frequently Asked Questions: Registering online for The Walk for Hunger

When is the next Walk for Hunger?
How long is the Walk route?
Is it too late to help?
How do I register for the 2013 Walk?
Why is there a Suggested Event Donation, what does it cover?
If I registered last year, do I have to register again?
I’ve registered before; how do I get my username/password?
After I register online, what do I bring with me on Walk day?
How do I get my Online Registration Certificate?
What is a Walk Webpage?
What is a Walk Center?
What is a Team Leader?
As a team leader, do I get to choose a name for my team?
Once I log out, how do I log back in?
What does “Register as an Individual” mean?
What does “Register a Walk Team” mean?
What does “Join a Walk Team” mean?
Can I change my registration type?
Can I cancel my registration?
Do I have to Walk in order to participate?

When is the next Walk for Hunger?

The 2013 Walk for Hunger will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Register to Walk or Volunteer today!

How long is the Walk route?

Click here for a map of the 20-mile Walk for Hunger route.

Is it too late to help?

It's never too late! You can still donate to a participant, or donate directly to cause.

How do I register for the 2013 Walk?

1) Visit the Registration page to register as a walker, join a team, or volunteer for the 2013 Walk for Hunger.

2) Select your Participation then select whether you are a new or returning user to our site.

3) If you are a new user, you will be promoted to fill out the registration form and create a user name. If you are a returning participant, you will be promoted to enter your user name and password.

Why is there a Suggested Event Donation and what does it cover?

There is no cost to register for the Walk. However, this year, for the first time, we are asking participants to consider donating $10 in addition to collecting pledges for those in need. This donation is not required; it’s simply a way for those of you who love the Walk to help us offset the costs of items, like water, first aid supplies, tents, and ice cream, that have increased as our wonderful event has grown to include more participants. Find out more about what this donation covers here.

If I registered last year, do I have to register again?

Yes, if you registered in 2012 you can register as a returning participant. Once you have registered for the 2012 Walk for Hunger, your address book with the email addresses you sent information out to in 2012 will still be available in your Walk Center. Go to the Online Registration page to register as a returning participant.

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After I register online, what do I need to bring with me on Walk day?

Walkers that have registered online will be able to print out the Online Registration Certificate that will be available in their Walk Center starting on Wednesday, May 1st. Walkers will then fill out the Online Registration Certificate with the appropriate information, and bring it with them to the Online Registration Tent on the Boston Common between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. along with any cash or check donations they may have collected.

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How do I get my Online Registration Certificate?

Starting on Wednesday, May 1st, you will be able to print your Online Registration Certificate after you log in to your Walk Center. Once in your Walk Center, there will be a large red button that will bring you to your printable Online Registration Certificate. Please see previous question to learn more about what to do with your Online Registration Certificate after you have printed it out.

What is a Walk Webpage?
A Walk Webpage is your own customizable webpage that you receive when you register online for the 2013 Walk. Your webpage will include fun, dynamic content as well as links to donate directly to your Walk. You will also be able to personalize your page with your own photos, messages, and colors. More questions about your Walk Center and the Walk Webpage? Visit the Walk Center FAQs.

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What is a Walk Center?

A Walk Center is a password-protected fundraising toolbox for anyone who registers online for the 2013 Walk. The Walk Center allows you to update your Walk Webpage (and Team Page if you’re a Team Leader), track fundraising progress, and email friends and family. It also gives you access to the most current information on the Walk, fundraising tips, and fun tools to help promote your Walk. More questions about your Walk Center? Visit the Walk Center FAQs.

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What is a Team Leader?

If you create a team, you will be designated as a Team Leader. As a Team Leader you will be the only member of your team that can create and edit your team’s webpage, post messages on your team members' Walk Centers, track your team’s fundraising progress, and set fundraising goals.

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As a team leader, do I get to choose a name for my team?

Yes, you can choose a name for your team as long as it is a name that has not already been used by another Walk for Hunger team. Please use discretion, Project Bread has the right to request you change your team name if it is found to be offensive or inappropriate. If the team leader does not respond to the request in the time given, Project Bread has the right to change the name.

I think I’ve registered on this site before. How can I get my username and password?

Click here to get your username and password. Follow the instructions to have your username and password emailed to you. You can also contact us at 617-723-5000 or walk@projectbread.org and a Project Bread online representative will give you your login information.

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Once I log out, how do I log back in?

To log back in, visit the 2013 Walk for Hunger main page and click on the LOGIN button in the top righthand corner.

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What does “Register as an Individual” mean?

This option is for someone who wants to register, but not as a part of a team. Registering as an individual will give you a personal, customizable Walk Webpage and fundraising tools.

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What does “Register as a Team Leader” mean?

This option is for someone wants to start his or her own Walk Team. Registering your own Walk Team automatically makes you a Team Leader, and gives you access to customize not only your personal Walk Webpage, but also your Walk Team's Webpage.

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What does “Join a Walk Team” mean?

This option is for someone wants to register on a team that already exists. Search for a friend's team to join.

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Can I change my registration type?

Yes. If you find family or friends on a team and want to join that team, contact us at 617-723-5000 orwalk@projectbread.org. A Project Bread online representative will change your registration for you.

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Can I cancel my registration?

Yes. If you choose later that you do not want to participate in The Walk for Hunger, contact us at 617-723-5000 orwalk@projectbread.org. A Project Bread online representative will remove your registration.

If you can no longer Walk but still wish to raise money for Project Bread through The Walk for Hunger, a Project Bread represenative can change your registration from a Walker to a Virtual Walker. To change your registration, contact us at 617-723-5000 or walk@projectbread.org.

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Do I have to Walk all 20 miles in order to participate?

No. You can walk one mile or all 20! Shuttle buses are available to bring you back to the Boston Common from every checkpoint. No matter how far you can walk, you can register as an individual, join a team, or start a team, and raise money for hungry people in Massachusetts.

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