Fundraising

HKY ZTA Virtual Walkathon Info
Challenge Begins May 1

THE DETAILS:
Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31

Prize: The person with the highest mileage at the end of the challenge will receive a $100
eGiftcard to LuLuLemon.

Location: Virtual - walk anytime, anywhere!

• In-Person meetups:
  • May 9: Hickory City Walk
  • May 25: Lenoir-Rhyne Campus

Entry: Send a $10 (or more) donation to the ZTA Foundation via our iDonate link.
iDonate Link: https://give.zetataualpha.org/HICKZTA

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
● Make a $10 (or more) donation to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation through our chapter’s
iDonate link.
● Email confirmation of your donation to VP of Finance, Shalee Sparks
(shalee.sparks@gmail.com).
● Once confirmed, you will receive an invitation to the Hickory ZTA Walk-a-Thon challenge
group in the Strava app.
● Set up your Strava account, accept the group invitation, and start walking!

PURPOSE:
Our Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser is a virtual challenge to promote health, movement, and a
competitive spirit. We are challenging participants to log walking miles during the month of May
using the Strava app. Your “mileage” will be automatically added up during the challenge month,
and the person with the highest mileage at the end of May will receive a $100 eGiftcard to
LuLuLemon. All proceeds from the challenge will go directly to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation
to fund scholarships, educational and leadership development programming, and breast cancer
education and awareness efforts. We will also host 2 in-person walks in the Hickory area to give
friends and sisters a sense of community among fellow challenge participants.

FAQ’s

• Do I have to use the Strava app?
  • Yes, the challenge group within the Strava app is the best way to ensure accurate and fair data readings for all participants.
• Who can participate?
  • Anyone with access to the Strava app can participate! Challenge friends & family to join and make it a competition!
• How do I receive access to the challenge group?
  • You must make a $10 (or more) donation to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation* as your “entry fee”. Once that is complete, email your donation confirmation to our VP of Finance and you will receive an invitation to the Strava group within 1-3 days of confirmation. *All donations must be made directly through the Hickory ZTA Alumnae Chapter’s iDonate link.*
• Is there a prize?
  • Yes! At the end of the challenge (May 31), the person with the highest walking mileage will receive a $100 egift card to LuLuLemon!
• How long is the challenge?
  • The walking challenge will officially begin on May 1, however, donations will be accepted at any time. Please consider making donations ahead of May 1.
• What if I cannot download the Strava app?
  • Unfortunately, we cannot accept any walking data tracked outside of the Strava app. To be fair to all participants, you must use the Strava app to participate.
• Where do we walk?
  • Anywhere! This event is virtual, meaning you can walk anytime & anywhere! However, we will have two in-person walking meet-ups in May for a little bit of sisterly fun!
• Can I track my walks on a fitness device?
  • Yes! Fitness devices such as Apple Watches, Garmins, FitBits, etc. can be synced to the Strava app! Set it up when you create your account and it should automatically sync walking data!

Additional Questions? Send them to us via messenger via the Hickory ZTA Facebook OR
email shalee.sparks@gmail.com.

ABOUT THE ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION:

The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation funds scholarships, educational and leadership development
programming, and breast cancer education and awareness efforts. Foundation scholarships
help young women pay for college. Educational and leadership development programs support
the well-being of our collegiate members, promote safe social events and provide Consultants
to strengthen our chapters. ZTA gives financial and volunteer support to honor breast cancer
survivors through our Think Pink® partnerships.
https://zetataualpha.org/foundation