Race for Healing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our Race for Healing is working toward a day where ALL survivors have the resources they need to speak, to heal, and to thrive. By joining in this year’s Race efforts and creating space to heal in your area – you play a huge role in advancing that larger survivor movement. We hope this action is as meaningful for you – as it is for us – to have you with us in this cause.
For our in-person participants:
Time will be tracked! But you do not have to pay attention to that if it is not something important to you. We encourage everyone to go at a pace that is good for them!
For our virtual participants:
If you would like to track your time for one or more of your 5K activities, you can do so using a smartphone, fitness device, or stopwatch. We know this is a motivator for some folks, especially for those who are used to traditional races.
Here is a worksheet for you to track your activities and time if you would like to!
If you’d like to post your activities and time on your social media page we welcome you do so! Feel free to tag us or use our hashtags: #SpacetoHeal #TogetherWeSoar #RaceforHealing.
We won’t be tracking this for our entire group this year, so everyone who participates in the Race – in your own way – is a winner!
Yes! Actually, there are many activities you can do for the “5K Your Way” virtual option. We encourage participants to join us all month long to celebrate and stand with adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Here is a worksheet for you to track your activities and time if you would like to!
If you are participating in person, the cost covers:
- A race logo shirt
- Finishers medal
- Access to a customizable fundraising page
- Breakfast table at start and finish
- A fun atmosphere on course and at the finish line
- Disposable bib tags
- Access professional photo downloads after the event
- Virtual engagement all month-long
If you are participating virtually, the cost covers:
- T-shirt (if you choose to receive one)
- Shipping and handling fees (if you choose to order a t-shirt)
- Access to a customizable fundraising page
- Virtual engagement all month-long
Great question! 100% of funds raised through the Race go right back in to providing donation-based services to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their loved ones.
Wings relies on the generosity of the community to provide our services, and it is only through community support that we will be able to expand our services to reach ALL survivors who need us.
This year, we have a generous $25,000 match toward ALL race registrations and dollars raised now through the end of September. Your donations can go TWICE as far and help TWICE the number of survivors and loved ones.
Instructions for setting your page up can be found in the inbox of the email you registered for the race with. You are invited to fundraise all month long. There will be a link in this email that will prompt you to sign in via the platform or Facebook &/or create an account. Choose one of these methods.
From there, you can personalize your fundraising page by using the ‘Edit Page’ function.
At any time, you can visit the Fundraiser Portal from any desktop or mobile device to customize your page, track progress toward your goal, share your page, post updates, and thank your donors!
Don’t let that stop you! Scholarships are available for Survivors who need financial assistance, thanks to the generosity of Lisa Levin Appel in honor of Marilyn Van Derbur Atler. Simply apply here, and you can receive a discounted or donated Race registration. We are happy to have you involved!
Yes. Dogs are permitted to participate in the event with you. However, they must remain leashed on a leash 6 feet or shorter.
Yes!
That’s entirely up to you! A fundraising page is automatically set up for you, and you can customize your goal and fundraising appeal language; however, you are under no obligation to fundraise in order to join this year’s Race for Healing. All dollars raised (registration and donations) directly support services for CSA survivors and their loved ones. Achieving our vision of a world with healthy lives, relationships and communities for all – will take all of us giving what we can to make this dream a reality. Every dollar makes such a difference!
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