FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STEPS FOR KIDS
(this includes information about the event
and the online platform)
1. Is there a cost to register?
While there is no registration fee we do ask participants to consider fundraising to support children's mental health. Your help really makes a difference!
3. Is there a fundraising requirement to participate?
There is no fundraising minimum to take part. But whether you raise $10, $100, $500 or $1000, every dollar counts. The money you raise can help a child at your school, or a teenager who lives in your neighbourhood, or maybe even someone you know. Mental health affects everyone. Your donations matter!
4. What is a challenge?
The 2024 Steps for Kids has four different challenges you can choose! Feel free to walk or run for 3, 5, 10 or 20 kilometers! Participate as an individual, with your family or join a team. You can even combine distances to complete the challenge.
5. How are fundraising proceeds used from Lutherwood Steps for Kids?
Your efforts to fundraise make an extraordinary difference in the lives of the children and youth in our community who struggle with mental health concerns. Fundraised dollars enable Lutherwood to bridge gaps in government funding, provide therapeutic programming and so much more.
6. Where do I mail donation cheques?
Please make your cheque payable to Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation
Mail cheques to:
Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation
165 King St E Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8
*If you want your donation credited to a specific person, please write in the memo field on your cheque: Steps for Kids, c/o "participants name".
7. How long can I fundraise for?
For the envelop pushers you have till the month of June 2024 to make the greatest impact on Children's mental health for this community!
8. What if I receive a cash donation?
If your supporters want a tax receipt for gifts over $20, fill out a donation form and bring it to the kickoff event with you. If you receive cash after the event, email us at foundation@lutherwood.ca
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding RaceRoster and Your Online Participant Page
Registration Process:
1. How do I set up my participant page?
2. How do I share my participant pledge page with others?
4. How do I join a team that is already created?
5. How do I join a team AFTER I have registered?
6. How to register multiple people at once?
Showcasing Your Progress - this is optional and just for fun!:
1. How to add an activity for a virtual challenge
2. How to upload your virtual results as a participant
How to Track Your Distance/Progress:
You can upload your progress manually without using apps.
You can track your participation using your preferred tool, e.g. Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch. Race Roster (our online platform) is partnered with the ASICS Runkeeper App – this app is free to use, you DO NOT need to sign up for the subscription you are prompted for. You must download the Runkeeper app and connect your device prior to starting your activity.
The Runkeeper App (Steps for Kids 2024 will not go 'live' on your Runkeeper App until May 5)
Follow these steps to add your Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch activity to the Runkeeper app.
Using the ASICS Runkeeper App to Track Distance
To record your participation with the Runkeeper app, you will need to track your activity using your phone or with a connected wearable. You can follow these step-by-step instructions (with images) on how to track your participation using the ASICS Runkeeper app.
For more Frequently Asked Questions regarding how to use this website, please follow this link.
