What is a Virtual Walker?
People who choose to participate as Virtual Walkers of their local Walk to Defeat ALSTM differ from Individual and Team Walkers in only one way: Virtual Walkers do not attend Walk Day. Virtual Walkers register for their local Walk and raise donations like all other Walk participants. Join a Team to walk virtually or join as an Individual to walk virtually. The choice is yours!! * Special Note: Becoming a Virtual Walker is a great option for supporters who do not live close to their preferred Walk location or cannot attend Walk Day. 9. Letter-Writing Campaigns One of the most effective (and easiest) ways to raise money for the Walk to Defeat ALSTM is to launch a letter-writing campaign. Walkers who launch a Letter-Writing or Email Campaign typically raise 5 to 10 times more money than participants using other methods of collecting donations.
Virtual walking is an option for anyone who would like to participate in Walk for Hope, but is unable to attend the event. Virtual walkers register just like any other walker and have all the same fundraising tools available to them, including a personal fundraising page they just do not attend the Walk. Virtual walkers can even join a team where most members are attending the Walk. Many people assume that because they cannot attend the event, that they cannot collect donations in support of the Walk. We strongly encourage people to think about Walk for Hope as much more than the actual steps you would take along the Walk route. Our Walkers are advocates for City of Hope through their fundraising efforts. The money raised by participants of Walk for Hope is what makes the biggest impact in the fight against breast cancer funding the research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope.
