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 Special Care 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.





