Lobo Cancer Challenge: Teams

Teams - FAQ

Teams & Team Captains - Overview

Creating a team is easy and fun. A team can have 2 people or 200!

You may start a team yourself or choose a Captain from among your group. Communication and motivational skills are an asset in the Captain’s role.

A successful Team Captain will:

Encourage team members to raise money for top-level research / patient care support at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Invite team members to take the lead as coordinators of fundraising and training activities.
Make participation in the Lobo Cancer Challenge a unique and fun experience for the entire team!
Update the team’s webpage to tell the team’s story and upload a team photo or slideshow.

How to start a Team:

During Registration, the registrant is taken to the Team Fundraiser section on its own page, after you select your route and click to accept your waiver.
In this section, the Team Captain selects “Create a Team”.
When the Captain completes registration, the team is begun! Now invite others to join the team!
PRO TIP: Choose the team name before the Team Captain begins registration.
A Team Captain has access to edit the Team Page where they can set the Team’s Fundraising Goal and more.

Participants may join a team when they register.

After you have chosen a route and signed the waiver, you will be taken to the Team Fundraiser section on its own page.
Select “Join a Team” and find the team you want to join in the drop down menu
Upon registration, you’re part of the team!

Participants may also join or create a team after they register.

Go to "Find Fundraisers" and search for yourself.
Click on "View" or anywhere in your tile.
This will take you to your Fundraiser page. Click on "Fundraiser Login" right below your name.
This opens up your Fundraiser page so you can edit it.
PRO TIP: Choose the “Tell Your Story, Add a Slideshow” link above your page to add up to ten images here.
On the “Manage” dropdown link beside your name, select "Edit Fundraiser.”
This is where you may edit your Story and add a profile image.
Scroll down to the Team Fundraiser section on this page, and select a team from the dropdown to join, or Create a Team here.

Team Fun

While many teams enjoy training together and riding, running or walking together on the day of the Lobo Cancer Challenge, this is not a requirement. Team members may actually choose different routes, or join the team as a Virtual Challenger. Team members pull together in spirit!

Many teams choose to design custom jerseys or T-shirts or carry a banner as a fun way to show their unity.

Fundraising

Each team member is responsible for their individual suggested minimum commitment.

However, team members can work together on fundraising activities and have fun at the same time!

Team members can help each other towards their individual goals by passing along fundraising ideas, participating in fundraising activities together, and reaching out to support and encourage each other in their efforts.

All members of the team are eligible for individual fundraising incentives.
The Top Three Fundraising Teams will be recognized during the event weekend, and we’ll highlight the Top Fundraising Teams on our website.

Advantages of Being on a Team

Teams are a great way to meet other people with a passion for fighting cancer.
Team members can train together, even if you don’t ride the same route.
Teams can hold joint events to raise money and have fun together.
Teams can learn fundraising tips and strategies from each other.
Team members can support each other.

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Teams & Team Captains - FAQ

How many people do we need to sign up as a team?
Anyone may start a Team when they register. Then, they can invite others to join! Two or more participants can be a team. Team members don’t have to choose the same route to be on the same team. Team members may participate in the Lobo Cancer Challenge as a Bike Rider, in the 5K Run/Walk, Stadium Stair Challenge, or as a Virtual Challenger.

How do I start a team?
To form a team, Team Captains choose “Create a Team” on the “Become a Fundraier” page as part of the Registration Process. The choice to Join a Team or Create a Team appear when you scroll down to the Team Fundraiser section. When they complete their registration, the Team is established and ready to go! The Team Captain has access to edit the Team Page where they can set the Team’s Fundraising Goal, send emails to team members, and more.

Pro Tip: It‘s a good idea to be ready with your Team Name before a Team Captain begins their registration.

How do I join a team?
You sign up with your team when you register by choosing the “Join a Team” role on the “Become a Fundraiser” page during the Registration process.

Or, you may choose to begin your registration directly from the Team Page. Find the Team page by using our “Find Fundraisers” link in the top menu Click on the Team Name in the search results returned, which takes you to the Team Page. Click on the “Join Team” link on the Team Page to begin your registration.

Can I invite people to join my team if I am not a Team Captain?
Yes! Invitees may use the link on your Fundraising Page, the “Join Team” link to begin their registration.