BACKGROUND Walk for the Gold is a premier event for Special Olympics Nevada. This non-competitive event brings together participants of all ages from throughout the community, to promote friendship and fitness, while raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics. Walkers are joined on the walk by Special Olympics athletes from their area, and may have the opportunity to experience first-hand a local competition or demonstration sport on the day of the walk. Walkers raise money by asking friends, family, business associates and co- workers to sponsor them. Funds are also raised through company sponsorship, and matching gifts. The event begins with the business community, but it doesn't stop there. Teams consisting of 10 walkers (co-workers, family and friends) register and collect pledges to walk. There is no limit on the number of walk teams a company or organization can have. Individuals without a team are also encouraged to participate. Funds raised through the Walk for the GoldŽ provide the necessary funding to support the year-round sports training and competition for the Special Olympics athletes in the area the Walk takes place. PARTICIPATION Company, Club or Organization Improve employee morale by getting all levels of your company, club or organization involved in a grassroots fundraising effort. Your company, club or organization can participate by organizing a team of 10 consisting of co-workers, family and friends. Support your walkers by offering incentives for money raised. Establish an overall goal for all walkers to obtain. Increase public awareness of your company, club or organization by wearing t-shirts, carrying a company banner or balloons. Become a sponsor for the Walk for the GoldŽ and receive tangible benefits. Be a Company Leader Do you know five people in your company, club or organization that can motivate others to Walk for the GoldŽ? Then you can be a Company Leader! Company Leaders recruit five others to be Team Captains. Your role is to motivate and support your Team Captains, monitor their progress and offer assistance where needed. Be a Team Captain Do you know 10 people in your company, club or organization that are as committed to Special Olympics as you are? Then you can be a Team Captain! Recruit 10 others to walk on your team. Motivate your team and support their fundraising efforts. You will be responsible for registering your team on the day of the Walk, and collecting their pledges for turn-in. Sponsorship Sponsorship of Walk for the GoldŽ provides a marketing platform that can raise the sales bar‹a way for companies to do well by doing good. There are many different levels of sponsorship available with benefits for local and Nevada-wide exposure. For further information on sponsorship opportunities, both locally and Nevada-wide, please contact Special Olympics Nevada at marybeth@sonc.org or (800) 770-9401 ext. 204. SCHEDULE To find a Nevada Walk for the GoldŽ event go to our event page. back to top