Virtual Walk Like MADD Explanation:  

This event says it is a Virtual Walk Like MADD.  What does that mean?

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been converted from a Live Event to a Virtual Walk Event. Please know that your health and safety are our top priority and it is vital to us to do everything we can to protect our #MADDFamily.  We believe this decision is in the best interest of our Walk participants and hope you will still join us as we conduct this event virtually.

How is a Virtual Walk Event different from a Live Walk Event?

On Event Day, we will lay out our Walk route on private property with our Walk Signs and other info. But, instead of all our participants physically gathering together, we will gather via Facebook Live. Then, as our staff follows our Walk route, we encourage all of our Walk participants to join us virtually and walk along with us in their own neighborhoods. We will also have some interactive ways for you to let us know you are taking part, with electronic Remembrance Boards and other commentary or activities.

What about Team Alley and all the victim tables?

For our live Walk Like MADD events, teams are invited to set-up a table on “Team Alley” to display momentos and photos to honor and remember those for whom they walk. For our virtual walk, we will offer an online Team Alley. Click here for instructions on how to participate by sending us a brief video to represent your team’s table. In short, you can set up an actual “table” in your home and decorate it as you would at a live event, then do a video describing the items on display, or you can simply walk around your home showing us your photos and momentos as they are normally displayed there. The videos will be posted to our Team Alley page and available to view shortly after we receive them.  They will stay active even past the virtual Walk event date. Though our teams won’t be able to have an actual table at our walk location, we are excited to offer this alternative that actually allows your “table” to be viewed for a much longer timeframe with our virtual option!

What about our team and personal Walk pages?

Our Walk site with all our individual and team pages will function the same. You will register to participate and set-up your pages at walklikemadd.org/WestTN. But there will be some cool new tools available for participants to use including an option to do livestreaming from your own walk page and to set milestones for your team. Don’t worry: we have instructions for you which can be found in the Participant Center.

Will Registration be different since this is a virtual event?

If you have not already registered, you will have the choice of registering as a Virtual Adult Walker or a Virtual Youth Walker (ages 5-18.)  Registration fees for our virtual event will be discounted by $5 throughout the entire registration period now that the event is virtual. So instead of the normal registration fees of $25/adult and $20/youth for our live event, the registration fees will be $20/adult and $15/youth. In addition, since the event is online, registration will remain open right up to the Start Time of the event. On the day of the event, Check-in Time will begin at 10:15am CT which is 15 minutes before the Start Time, so that everyone can get logged-on to Facebook Live before our Opening Ceremony starts at 10:30am CT.

What is the same?

Teams/walkers will still use their own Walk pages to help spread awareness about MADD’s mission and engage friends, family, coworkers, and their community to donate to their page. As always, it is important that you customize your page to help people understand why supporting MADD is important to you. (Click here and go to page 3 for instructions on how to customize your page.)  If you raise at least $150, you will also still have the opportunity to earn some great MADD logo merchandise. You become eligible for more gear the more you raise. Additionally, we will still honor and recognize the folks who raise the most with our Top Walker and Top Team awards during the virtual Opening Ceremony. Finally, on event day, we will still have Walk signs that tell the stories of the victims and survivors for whom we walk. Those are the signs that will be posted on our Walk route and broadcast during the Facebook Live event.

What else is different about a Virtual Walk?

Another part of the live event which everyone enjoys is seeing all of our corporate, community, and law enforcement partners join us with demonstrations and tables to talk about why they support MADD’s mission.  Since they can’t join us in-person, we will also have a Virtual Partner Page available so that everyone can still get the benefit of learning about some of our fabulous and dedicated supporters!  Make sure you check them out!

Registration:  

How do I register for Walk Like MADD?

We are so glad that you want to join us for our signature fundraising event! Click here to find a walk near you!  Once you select your local event, you can then click the “Register” button to complete the registration process. Thank you for helping us raise awareness and funds to eliminate drunk and drugged driving.  

How do I register if I participated in Walk Like MADD last year?

We are so happy that you are returning!  Click here to find the walk that you want to participate in this year. You will click the "Register" button and then be directed to "Get Started" where you will be asked if you have been here before? You will click on the Login to your account link and then proceed with your registration, which means you are almost registered to Walk Like MADD!  

How do I register if I participated in Walk Like MADD last year, but I cannot remember my password?

If you have forgotten your password, you will first click here to find the walk that you want to participate in this year! You will click the "Register" button and then be directed to "Get Started" where you will be asked if you have been here before? You will click  Login to your account and then click on Forgot Password? This will take you to a page where you will enter your email address and then click Reset My Password. This will send a link to your email address which will allow you to reset your password. Once you have your new password, you can login to your account and this will pre-fill the fields with your contact information. You can then proceed with the registration process, which means you are almost registered to Walk Like MADD!  

How do I register if I participated in Walk Like MADD last year, but I cannot remember my email address?

If you cannot remember your email address from last years Walk Like MADD event, you will need to contact your events walk coordinator. You can find this persons contact information by following these steps: Search for your Walk Like MADD event by clicking here, Click on the event, Click "Event Details" on the right-hand side of the walk site, and there you will see your events contact. You can then let them know that you cannot remember your email address and they will be able to look this information up for you! 

What is a Virtual Walker?

 Are you unable to make the event? Don't worry! You can still register as a Virtual Walker. This will allow you the amazing opportunity to get involved, show support, and raise money to help end drunk driving! 
 
Do I have to register in order to walk?

Yes, you do! Everyone who wants to walk must register. Why do we need you to register?  We want to know you’re walking with us and need every walker to sign a standard waiver through their official registration. Also, everyone who registers will be given the opportunity to fundraise for our cool Walk Like MADD recognition prizes!   Click here to find your local Walk Like MADD event and register online today! Registering will allow you to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of families across the country, who won’t have to experience the devastation of drunk and drugged driving due to your efforts.

How do I create a team?

Thank you for wanting to create a team! After you leave the "Get Started" page, you will then continue to the next step and go to the "Registration Type" page. You will select your participant type and under "Role" select “Create a Team”.  You will then be prompted to select your “Team Type” and enter the “Team Name”. You will then follow the rest of the registration process steps! Go team! 

How do I join a team?

Thank you for wanting to join a team! After you leave the "Get Started" page, you will then continue to the next step and go to the "Registration Type" page. You will select your participant type and under "Role" select "Join a Team".  Click "Search" to see the available teams to join for this specific event. Once you see the team you want to join, simply click that team and you will be able to "Continue to Next Step". You will then follow the rest of the registration process steps! Welcome to the team! 

How do I register my family?

You will follow the registration process, but when you get to the "Registration Details" page you will see "Save & Add Another Participant". This will allow you to save your registration information and then register your family. After you register all of your family members, you can then complete the registration process! 

How do I get a Walk Like MADD shirt?  

While on the "Registration Details" page of the registration process, you will be asked if you would like to receive a WLM Shirt. 
 

Donations:  

How do I make a donation to a Participant?

Go to the Walk Like MADD home page, click the magnifying glass and type in the participant’s name.  Then, click "Donate Now". 

How do I make a donation to a Team? 

Click here to find the Walk Like MADD event that has the team that is going to receive your donation!  Once you have clicked on the Walk Like MADD event, click the "Donate" button.  Search the team name and then click "Donate Now". 

How do I make a donation to a specific Walk?

Click here to find the walk and then click on the "Donate" button. Next, select “Click here to support Event Walk Like MADD”. 

Fundraising:  

 
How do I start fundraising?

The best fundraising efforts start by sharing your personal story about why you're participating in your local Walk Like MADD event. You can share your story by logging in to your fundraising portal and editing your fundraising page. Once your page is personalized, share it with friends, family, and coworkers via email, social networking and word of mouth. *NOTE* If you decide to share this link on Facebook, you might receive a notification from Facebook to add a "Donate Button". Please do not add this button because it will not allow others to donate to your participant fundraising page, but will instead take them to madd.org. While all the funds go to MADD, we want to ensure that your funds will go to your participant fundraising page. 

How do I become a volunteer?  

Click here to learn more about volunteering with MADD.