Steps for Sue

Q: Can I get a tax receipt?

A: Yes, you can! For any amount donated above the respective organizations’ tax receipt minimum, you can opt in to receive a tax receipt after the event. The check box to opt-in will appear when making a donation above the minimum. The minimum donation for a tax receipt for The Hospice is $10, and the minimum for the Sue Skrobiak MBA fund is $25. Please note that the initial registration fee of $25 is not eligible for a tax receipt.

Q: Can I still donate without participating in the walkathon?

A: Absolutely. You can contribute to a friend or family member’s fundraising by using the fundraising link they share, or you can donate to either cause directly on the left side of the Race Roster event page. We appreciate any contribution you would like to give!

Q: What does the Sue Skrobiak MBA Fund support?

A: We wish to honour and continue Sue’s rich legacy of service by supporting the program she was so dedicated to.

Donations will be directed to worthy causes related to the Odette MBA Program and its students. For example, priority will be given to the refurbishment of the Odette MBA student lounge. This space will then be renamed in honour of Sue, in a ceremony to take place upon the work’s completion. Any additional funds will be directed thereafter to appropriate activities and projects like MBA case competitions, MBA leadership forums, and updates to the main MBA classroom within the Odette School of Business.

Q: What does The Hospice support?

A: Founded to address compassionate end-of-life care, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. has been an integral part of the Windsor Essex region since 1979, and was at one time a service that Sue used. With only partial government funding, it has been through the support of the community that Hospice has become the first palliative hospice village in North America. The Hospice provides care at no cost in two Hospice Residential Homes (Windsor and Erie Shores/Leamington), through the Community Palliative Medicine Program and through Wellness Programs and Services.

Q: Do I have to walk a certain distance?

A: We encourage you to set your own distance that will challenge you. There is no maximum or minimum distance for you to cover. Just get out there and have fun!

Q: How do I track and log my distance?

A: Check out this link for helpful step-by-step instructions: https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048543451-How-to-add-an-activity-for-a-Virtual-Challenge Race Roster recommends using the app Runkeeper to track your distance, but any distance tracker is fine!

Q: What is the difference between races?

A: The purpose of the different races is to help you to set a distance goal if you would like to. You can also choose to complete the ‘Set Your Own Distance’ race. As you add distances you complete, you will see yourself moving along a map!

Q: Where did the playlist come from?

A: The playlist is made up of songs and artists selected by Sue’s family to create a list of music that she loved. We hope you enjoy the music that she did, while completing this event in her honour!

Q: Do I have to walk?

A: You can complete any distance any way! Walking, running, biking, skateboarding, paddle boarding, etc; all forms of movement are accepted.

Q: How do I win a prize?

A: We have three different types of prizes with different criteria for each:

Social Media Cheerleader – Get active on social media! For example, share pictures of your walk with us by tagging @odettemba and #StepsforSue on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. The more social media presence we have, the more people will be aware of Steps for Sue! Social Media Cheerleaders will be chosen for their enthusiasm and regularity of posts. The top three Cheerleaders will be announced on July 25th and awarded gift card prizes of $100, $50, and $25, respectively.

Most Fundraised – This one is pretty straightforward, the three participants that fundraise the highest amounts will be announced on July 25th and awarded gift card prizes of $100, $50, and $25, respectively.

Daily draws – All walkathon participants will be entered into a daily draw to win a $10 gift card, and we will be giving out three draw prizes on July 25^th as well. In total, that’s 15 random chances to win! Please note that we will redraw in the case of a previous draw winner winning again.

Q: Can I choose what the gift card is for?

A: You can choose between a gift card for Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Amazon, Sephora, or SportChek. The gift card will be sent through email; we will contact you to ask which type of card you would like if you win!

Q: How do I fundraise?

A: Check out this article for the steps! https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/214591003-How-do-I-set-up-my-personal-pledge-page-

Q: Have a question that isn’t on this list?

A: Send us an email! Contact Sienna at ducha117@uwindsor.ca with the subject line Steps for Sue and we’ll get back to you ASAP.