Start a team, join a a team, or walk as an individual. If you cannot attend a Walk you can still participate as a Virtual Walker! After signing up, be sure to come back to this page to continue with this guide.

You must register your 2011 team as a NEW team. When asked 'Are you a new or returning user?' in the contact information step, select 'I don't have a log in' even if you have registered in the past. This is necessary due to upgrades to our online system for 2011 so that we can better serve our Walkers. We apologize for any inconvenience

For the best possible experience using this interactive guide, we suggest that you now open a new tab or window in your web browser and log in to the Walk Participant Center. You can then follow along with the steps for personalizing your Walk Page.

All personal pages are equipped with a thermometer, which is a fun way to gauge success throughout the campaign. Under ‘Components’ be sure the boxes are checked allowing visitors to see your goal and how close you are to reaching it. Donors can also leave supportive messages to inspire others.

Make your Personal Page easy to find with a personalized URL. To do this simply go to the 'Personal Page' tab and click on ‘URL Settings’ and type in your name or something else relevant to you. Be sure to include your URL in your Walk Letter and social media status upates!

Add a Title to greet visitors to your personal page. Then add your personal story in the body area of the text editor. Optional default text is provided for you to customize with your story. Tip: your Walk Letter - fundraising letter - is a great source of content for this page.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Upload a photo of yourself, your team or your team’s ambassador. Videos are a powerful motivator: in a few short minutes you can capture the attention of many and fully explain your personal drive to Walk.

Tried and true, letter writing campaigns yield maximum results in the least amount of time. The average letter raises $2,000! Don’t stress if you are unsure of how to get started. The Participant Center includes a variety of template emails for you to personalize.

 

According to polls, people now spend more time on social networking sites than they do on email. The JDRF Walk App has been proven to help walkers attract new donations from people you have newly reconnected with in your social network or with whom you may not have considered sending a letter or email to previously.

A personalized video is a great addition to your letter writing campaign. Give your friends a glimpse into the side of type 1 diabetes that is only known to those who live with the disease. The video is a perfect opportunity to share your passion for the cure.

The homepage of your Participant Center provides an overview of your fundraising progress, suggests next steps, and summarizes recent activity. You can also enter offline donations so the fundraising thermometer is current and reflects all money received to date. After mailing in your donations, contact JDRF to confirm they have been received.

   the JDRF Bay Area Walk Page to learn about upcoming contests, stories of other walkers, events and other exciting news. When you sign up for the Walk, you will also receive a weekly email newsletter with all the highlights from the week including tips, prizes, and stories.