THE WALK

1. THE WALK October 2-3, 2010 Atlanta Marriott Marquis

2. Atlanta 2-Day Walk • This is a 30 mile walk • 20 miles on Saturday and 10 miles on Sunday • Walking options: Saturday and Sunday, or Sunday only • There will be cheering stations for family and friends along the route • “B’Rest Stops” for hydration, snacks, potty breaks • Sweep Vans- available throughout walk for those who cannot continue walking • Family and friends are invited to join you at closing ceremonies

3. Event Logistics Friday • Walker/Crew Check-In Saturday • Walker Check-In • Opening Ceremony • Saturday Night Dinner Sunday • Walker Check-In • Opening Ceremony • Closing Ceremonies

4. Hotel Stay • All 2-Day Walkers and Crew stay at the hotel on Saturday night • All 2-Day Walkers and Crew must register for your hotel room individually and specifying your roommate(s). (Information will be provided) • Rooms can house 2 to 4 people. • If you do not specify your roommate, one will be assigned • A discount is available for 2-Day Walkers and Crew who want to stay Friday or Sunday night. Sunday Walkers or volunteers who would like to stay over the walk weekend may also get a room at discounted rate. Contact the ITJ office to learn how. • A 2 Day Walker forfeits their Saturday night hotel stay if they switch to a Sunday Walker. • When making your reservation, your credit card info will be required. There will be NO charge to your card when reservation is placed.

5. TRAINING&FITNESS RESOURCES

6. Where To Start • Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program • Start a training schedule focusing on miles, not time • Stretching, hydration, and proper nutrition are important to prevent injury • Swimming and pool exercise are effective for people who have trouble with low leg or ankle strength, or who have joint problems or arthritis • Yoga and gym exercise such as stair-stepping or aerobic dance is good conditioning for long distances • Three Key Clothing • good socks • good shoes • moisture wicking clothing

7. Tips • Always let someone know your walking route and time due back in • Always make sure you have In.Case.Emergency. programmed into your phone • Remember to stretch before, during and after a walk • Drink plenty of fluids – water and sport drinks • Always carry a copy of your driver’s license, a copy of insurance card, and some change • Bring a change of socks for walks more than 6 miles • For your safety do not wear earphones in both ears or talk/text on your cell phone while you are walking • We love them, but no dogs or children allowed on training walks by ITJ or on the route at the event • No running, biking or rollerblading during training walks by ITJ or at the event

8. FUNDRAISING

9. How To Fundraise • The first step is to ASK!! • Set up your personal page and have your family, friends and coworkers donate there. • Write letters and e-mails(Sample fundraising letters are on our website and sample e-mails can be found once logged into your personal page). • Get your co-workers to join your team fundraising efforts through our “Doughnuts and Discussion.” (More information in orientation package) • Fundraising ideas are available online at www.2daywalk.org. • Use the “Spare Change Program” by picking up donation cans at the ITJ office. Every penny counts! (More information in orientation package) • Always, always remember to thank your donors.(A confirmation receipt will be emailed to your donor if he or she provides an email address) • All donations are tax deductible.

10. Donuts and Discussion • Have a company/organization you want us to talk to? We’ll bring doughnuts and coffee and share how they can partner with ITJ to support Atlanta breast cancer community.

11. Matching Gifts • It’s The Journey, Inc. does apply for matching gifts if your donor’s company will match. • However, we cannot credit participant accounts until gift match is received because not all companies match gifts for our organization. * We recommend participants not count on matching gifts to meet their fundraising goal due to the variations in company match requirements and release dates.

12. Checks/Cash • Mail donations to: It’s The Journey, Inc, P.O. Box 102974, Atlanta GA 30368-2974 or It’s The Journey, Inc, 180 Allen Road, Suite 201 South, Atlanta, GA 30328. • Donor checks should be made out to It’s The Journey, Inc or Atlanta 2-Day Walk. • Checks must be attached to a donation form (Donation Forms can be found in the “Forms” section of our website). • Checks must have your name in the memo section, this helps us properly credit your account in the event that your donor’s check becomes detached from the donation form. • We request that cash be brought directly to the ITJ office. PLEASE DO NOT MAIL ANY CASH!

13. Returned Check Policy • All Checks returned to It’s The Journey, Inc. insufficient funds (NSF) will be resubmitted for deposit only once. • If the check is returned NSF for a second time, you will be notified that your donor check was returned and your fundraising account will be debited the amount of the returned check. • It is your responsibility to notify your donor that his or her check has been returned.

14. Transfer of Funds How Does It Work? • Transfer of Funds allows money to be transferred from person to person. Or from team to team members. Where Can I Find Forms? • Forms can be found on the website. Click the Forms tab and chose the Transfer of Funds Form.

15. Types of Transfers • Individual to Individual Transfers - move money from one person to another. These must be submitted by the individual that is transferring money. • Team to Individual Transfers – move money from the team fund to a team member’s account. These must be submitted by the team captain.

16. How Long Do Transfers Take • Individual Transferstake up to 5 business days to post. • Team to Individual Transferstake up to 10 business days to post.

17. When Do My Donations Post • Donations made by credit or online check payments online post within 24hrs. • Donations sent to the office or PO Box take 5-10 business days to post. *You are encouraged to keep and maintain a list of all your donors and donation amounts.

18. Walker Requirements • To participate at in the walk least 50% of the fundraising minimum is due by Saturday, September 11, 2010. • Two Day Walkers that have raised at least $500 of the $1,000 fundraising minimum by September 11th, have the option of signing a Commitment Form for the remaining $500 or switching to a Sunday Walker. • Sunday Walkers that have raised at least $250 of the $500 donation minimum by September 11th have the option of signing a Commitment Form for the remaining $250. • Commitment forms must be secured with a credit card. All money is due in from commitment forms by November 12th. Cards will not be charged before this date. Please note donations made via self-pledge or commitment form are tax deductible. All donations are non-refundable. • Questions?? Contact Andrea Lane at 404.531.4111, ext. 205, or by e-mail at alane@2daywalk.org.

19. Important “FUN”draising Check Point Dates • September 11, 2010, “FUN”draising Check Point at ITJ office, if you have not reached your goal of $1,000 or $500 you will need to attend • For walkers who have not completed fundraising, but all walkers are welcome • You will have the opportunity to: • Turn in donations • Turn in Transfer of Funds forms • Two Day Walkers can switch to Sunday Walker • Sign Commitment Forms

20. Importantant “FUN”draising Check Point Dates • November 1, 2010, notification of commitment charges are mailed/emailed out to persons with remaining balance. • November 12, 2010, Commitment charges begin.

21. 2010 Events Apr. 24- Atlanta Health and Wellness 5K Apr. 24- Atlanta Health and Wellness EXPO Aug. 21- Beat the Heat Orientations and Training Walks Apr. 17- 4 mile May 15- 4-6 mile June 19- 6-9 mile July 17- 6-9 mile Sept. 11- 6-12 mile Dates to Keep in Mind Oct. 2-3: 8th Annual Atlanta 2-Day Walk