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Incentives and Awards
Why would I want to build a team for the Run-Walk for Youth?
Walking or running with friends is always more fun! There are incentives & awards for captains, not to mention the long-sleeved Run shirt all team captains receive
What kinds of activities and incentives are there for children?
The Children’s Carnival features, balloon animals, face painting, games of all kinds & food. All children under 18 can earn a gift card at a lower levels than adults.
About SoCalYFC
What Does SoCalYFC Do?
SoCal YFC builds 4 things:
Why is YFC’s work important?
Suicide remains the 2nd leading cause of death among young Americans ages 11-24. Therapists report an estimated 35% increase in the number of teens contemplating suicide. Far too many kids have no hope. SoCal YFC brings hope to kids through its events which help students learn about Jesus, draw closer to Him, and mobilize Christian young people to befriend & serve their peers for Jesus’ sake.
How many kids does SoCal YFC affect each year?
SoCal YFC averages working with about 5,500 kids, training over 1,000 student leaders from 325 different schools to make a positive difference in the lives of their friends and their campus.
What is the purpose of the Run-Walk For Youth?
The Run For Youth raises about 11% of SoCal YFC’s annual budget each year. The funds mainly support SoCal YFC’s young leader training, camping, and campus club programs. SoCal YFC is a nonprofit organization, so all gifts are tax deductible.
About Getting Pledges
Who Should I Approach For A YFC Run Pledge?
Family & friends are the best bet to begin asking, then go to coworkers, peers at school and people in the neighborhood.
How can I ask someone for a pledge?
Have a pledge form with you and tell your friend that you’re running or walking at SoCal YFC’s Run For Youth on November 8. You also can go on Facebook, Instagram, X, etc to ask for online pledges. If you are registered online to raise Run pledges, and they want to think about it, you can tell them to go to yfcrun.com and look up your name.
What do I say when I ask for a pledge?
Hi, I’m raising money for SoCal YFC. My goal is to raise $ _______. SoCal YFC is a Christian nonprofit that is focused on working with kids from ages 11-19.
SoCal YFC builds:
- Student-led Campus Bible clubs,
- Church Youthworker Networks,
- Student Leader training events and
- Specially Focused Programs like TLC Teen Moms & Dads & youth camping, etc.
Can you help us with a pledge of $25 or more?
- You can ask for more if you like…people usually give what you suggest!
What do I say when asking my non-Christian friends for a pledge?
Hi, I’m raising money for SoCal YFC. My goal is to raise $ _______. SoCal YFC is a Christian nonprofit that is focused on working with kids from ages 11-19.
SoCal YFC builds:
- Student-led Campus Bible clubs,
- Church Youthworker Networks,
- Student Leader training events and
- Specially Focused Programs like TLC Teen Moms & Dads & youth camping, etc.
Can you help us with a pledge of $25 or more?
- You can ask for more if you like…people usually give what you suggest!
How could I possible raise $400? or $800?
PRAY…first of all…then make a list of people to ask. After that, it’s simple math…for example:
- if you can get 16 people at $25 each you can raise $400 (you get a $50 gift card).
- if you get 16 people at $50 or more each, you can raise $800 (you get a $100 gift card).
START EARLY…November 8 is not that far off!
How can I use my social media accounts to raise run pledges?
- Register & build your own “Run For Youth webpage” on the yfcrun.com website.
- It’s very easy to do and shouldn’t take a lot of time.
- From that page you can link to your Facebook feed, etc.
- You can also copy the link on FB or Instagram, etc. for people to come and support you.
The Day of the Run-Walk
I am not athletic, do I have to run?
Nope…in fact only about 25% of each year’s Run participants actually run. Most of us walk.
It’s much easier to carry on conversations that way.
What can I expect the day of the run?
- Check-in will start at 7:30am on November 8.
- Check-in will be at Bellflower Brethren Church, 9405 E Flower St, Bellflower, CA 90706
- If you check-in before 8:00am, you can get registered before the big “surge” at 8:15am.
- The Run-Walk begins at Ramona Elementary across the street at 8:30am on November 8.
- We’ll walk over to the park & begin at 8:30am sharp.
- There will be water bottles offered to you while there.
- Afterwards, we head over to Celebrate at Bellflower Brethren Church
- where there is a Children’s Carnival with balloon animals, face painting & games.
- There will be “brunchy food” for ALL!
- The Run Award & Celebration time happens while all this is going on….
with door prizes & presentations of the various Awards.
- Everything is finished by 10:45 or 11am.
Can We Bring Our Kids?
Of course…the more the merrier! Lots of kids’ prizes & activities!
Can We Bring Our Dogs?
Unfortunately, not this year… hopefully in future events pets will be able to join!
What if I cannot come on Run day? Can I still get the incentives?
- Of course…first, please let us know that you cannot be there.
- Then, raise your funds do your hour-long run or walk…or…whatever.
- With online pledges that is simple.
- In order to qualify to Top 8 Awards, make sure all your pledges are entered online by November 8 at 8:30am (Pacific Time).
- You will be eligible for everything except for the door prizes.
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