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EventsWhy Should You Enter a Team?

Every year, a wide variety of individuals, businesses and community groups form teams to participate in the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life. And here's why:

 

 

 

Its fun!

  • Teams compete for some great prizes.
  • Plan your costumes, bring your banners and shout out your cheers of support!
  • Join us after the walk for lunch and live entertainment

It helps raise money and awareness for a great cause

  • In 2008, over 500 walkers, 45 Teams and 100 volunteers enjoyed the day and raised over $135,000 in support of HIV/AIDS programs in our city.
  • The walk brings Calgarians together to raise awareness of our efforts in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

It's a great way for businesses, community groups or sports teams to gain some public attention, strengthen team relationships between employees or members, and build new networks

  • Some of the lively and entertaining teams at past Walks have included The Ship & Anchor, The Gap, Old Navy, Calgary Academy, Halliburton, MAC and Royal Bank.
  • We'd love to work with you to help make your team a great success!

What is a Team Captain?

As a Team Captain, you will play an integral role in assisting AIDS Calgary to build a successful awareness and fundraising event.

What does a Team Captain do?

  • Recruit and register as many team members as possible

Make announcements at meetings.
Talk to or send e-mails to friends, family, classmates, or co-workers.
Include Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life information in newsletters and company mailboxes.
Hang posters around your school or office.
Host a party.
Ask one person a week to join your team or make a pledge.

  • Motivate team members to raise pledges

Set goals with your team members.
Send your Team members weekly updates on the progress of your team's goals, success stories among your team members, and/or facts on HIV/AIDS.
Check out the team and individual prizes!
Ensure all cheques are made out to AIDS Calgary.

  • Organize team members on Walk Day

Sign-in your team at the registration booth.
Turn in all of your team's pledge sheets and money (If for any reason you are unable to attend the Walk, please drop off your pledge sheets and money at the AIDS Calgary office.)
Coordinate team t-shirts / costumes and banners to carry during the Walk.
Have FUN!

 For more tips and tricks, download our Team Captain Booklet