FAQs:

1. Do I have to be on a Team? Can I participate as an individual?

• Individuals and teams are welcome to participate. Teams may include anywhere from 2 to 20+ people.

2. What about fundraising?

• We highly encourage fundraising. Your donations go directly to help support the effort.

3. What is a good fundraising goal?

• Participants may choose any fundraising goal suitable for them, whether it's $10 or $1000.

4. How do I fundraise? Where do I turn in my donations?

• Ask friends and family for support in the Walk/Run. Create a fundraising webpage to collect online donations. Turn in any offline donations at check-in on the day of the event.

5. How do I register?

• Register online at www.footstepsinhope.org. Email any problems or questions with registration to footstepsinhope@gmail.com.

6. Is there a registration fee?

• Although this is a free event, many racers choose to make a personal donation in place of the normal registration fee. Typically around $20. Turn this in at check-in on the day of the Walk/Run.

7. Is there a registration deadline?

• We strongly encourage racers to register 1 to 2 weeks in advance of the event. But, we accept people who arrive on the day of the Walk/Run.

8. Are there prizes and incentives to participate?

• Participants who contribute at least $20 receive a Footsteps In Hope Tshirt. Fundraising and race leaders receive commemorative medals and plaques.

9. Where do the donations go?

• Proceeds support HIV organizations in Mississippi and Zimbabwe: Adult HIV Clinic; Brave New Day; Building Bridges; Central MS Circle of Care; Grace House; MS Episcopal AIDS Committee; Old Mutare, Zimbabwe Voluntary Counseling and Testing Center

10. Will there be entertainment?

• Local artists will perform. We hope to have a range of entertainment, including music, spoken word, step, etc.

11. When is check-in? When is the Start of the Walk/Run.

• Check-in begins at 2 pm. Start begins at 3.