Join the fun of canalWALK 2007!

Whether you want to lead a team, join a team, make a donation, or learn more about the event, the following provide information, tips and resources to make it as easy as possible!

Team Recruitment & Fundraising E-mail Templates

1. Team Recruitment E-mail  (use to invite others to join your team):

Dear [Friend name],

Join me for canalWALK -- for Long Healthy Life!

On Saturday May 19, I invite you to join me for a terrific event called canalWALK on Brown's Island, where people the community will gather for a fundraising walk, an outdoor festival and concert by Emmylou Harris.

What's this all about?  It's about having a great time outdoors with friends and family, enjoying music, food and beverages and fun activities, from salsa lessons and face-painting to juggling and fire-spinning, orbitron and gladiator joust, Dance Dance Revolution and a rock-climbing wall!

It's also a fundraising event  to raise support for the YMCA and Senior Connections, and the work they do to help seniors and their families maintain a long, healthy life. It helps these groups grow their services to support health and wellness, food delivery and home repair for the homebound, social networking, and other activities important in helping those over 60 main health, independence and security.

I'll be there [with my family] to walk, rock and enjoy myself, and I'd like you to consider joining my team, the [team name], OR forming one of your own.  You can register online and get all the details at www.canalwalk.org.

Please credit me with your registration by entering my name, [your name as you want it to appear], at the bottom of the online form. And if you'd like to join my team, be sure to fill that in, too.

Thank you, and I hope to see you on May 19!

Best regards,
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2. Fundraising E-mail (to be used to solicit donations):

Dear [Friend name],

Be part of canalWALK -- for Long Healthy Life!

On May 19, I will be attending a terrific event called canalWALK on Brown's Island, where people from the community will gather for a fundraising walk, an outdoor festival and concert by Emmylou Harris.

What's this all about?  It's about having a great time outdoors with friends and family, enjoying music, food and beverages, and fun activities.

It's also a fundraising event to raise support for the YMCA and Senior Connections, and the work they do to help seniors and their families maintain a long, healthy life. It helps these groups grow their services to support health and wellness, food delivery and home repair for the homebound, social networking, and other activities important in helping those over 60 main health, independence and security.

I'll be there to walk with many colleagues, families and friends. I'd like you to consider sponsoring me by making a donation for one or both partner organizations. You can make a donation online at www.canalwalk.org. Please credit me with your donation by entering my name, [name as you want it to appear], at the bottom of the online form.

Or if you'd like to donate by check, please use the attached canalWALK donation form. 

Thank you, and I hope you will call me if you have questions or would like more information.

Best regards,
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Packet Pick-Up:
The following venues have been scheduled for registrants to pick up their T-shirts and related materials in advance of the event day. NOTE: You must present a copy of your admission ticket(s) to obtain your materials.  Please bring all tickets in your order to the packet pick-up, to account for the number of packets needed.

1. Wednesday, May 16, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM in the West Tower lobby of Riverfront Plaza (901 E. Byrd Street, Richmond, VA).  Park in the front circle.
2. Wednesday, May 16, 5:00-8:00 PM at both the Midlothian YMCA (737 Coalfield Road, Midlothian, VA) and Shady Grove YMCA (11255 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA).
3. Thursday, May 17, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM in the West Tower lobby of Riverfront Plaza (901 E. Byrd Street, Richmond, VA).  Park in the front circle.
4. Thursday, May 17, 5:00-8:00 PM at both the Midlothian YMCA (737 Coalfield Road, Midlothian, VA) and Shady Grove YMCA (11255 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA).

Can't make it to one of these pick-up locations? Not to worry, you may pick-up your materials on event day at the Registration area.  (Tip:  Avoid the lines on event day and select one of the locations to pick-up your event materials in advance!)