The Salvation Army Florida

Team Fundraising.

The first 60 teams to meet their fundraising minimum qualify to compete, so the race starts as soon as you register. The minimum $250 includes your team’s registration fee and must be met in order to compete for the $2,500 Grand Prize. Funds raised over the $250 minimum may qualify teams for “Head Start” and “Fast Forward.”

When is the fundraising deadline?

Online donations must be made by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, to count toward qualifying and earning advantages. Cash and check donations must be received with the fundraising form by 4:15 p.m. on January 31. Donations will still be accepted after the deadlines and count toward your team’s final fundraising, but will not influence your qualifying status or earned advantages.

What advantages can we earn?

• Fast forwards

  • The first 10 teams that raise more than $1,500 will get a fast-forward pass. The pass allows a team to skip one challenge during the race. Qualifying teams will be notified in advance.

• Headstarts

  • Raise $500 – $749: One-minute headstart.
  • Raise $750 – $999: Two-minute headstart.
  • Raise more that $1000: Three-minute headstart.

• Race Insider’s Club

  • Join our Event page and Race Insider’s Club to stay up-to-date with all the ways you can get a leg up and a headstart on the competition.
    • Racer’s can earn up to a two minute head start with pre-race contests.
      • 1500 points = 1 minute. 2 minute maximum.
    • Point are ONLY accumulated by team. Therefore, to participate in pre-race contest you must register your team.
      • Join the Race Insiders Club. : 100 points
      • Invite others to join the Race Insiders Club. : 10 points – Invited members must mention you as how they heard about the race.
      • Mark yourself “going” on the Facebook event page. :  100 points
      • Picture with ‘Flat Sal’ at one of our sponsor locations. : 500 points
      • Early Registration (before October 7, 2019) : 100 points
      • Meeting fundraising minimum by November 6, 2019 : 100 points
        •  ($250 per team with registration included towards total fundraising)
      • Sharing of sponsor posts : 50 points
      • 4-hours of bell ringing during the holiday’s with selfie. : 500 points.
        • Kettle Karaoke
          •  While at the kettle, post your favorite Christmas Carol you sing to while at the kettle.

Can cash or check gifts count toward our total raised?

Yes. Complete the cash and check fundraising from and mail or drop off completed forms to: The Salvation Army (Attn: MOST Amazing Race), 10291 Mcgregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919. Donations are processed and posted to your team within a week of us receiving them.

Want a day of adventure and fun without all the pressure of racing? Be a MOST Amazing volunteer on Saturday, February 8, 2020! Race volunteers are needed to help at registration, the starting line, locations around Fort Myers where racers will complete a challenge/task, and back at the finish line. We need nearly 180 volunteers this year to have fun, be amazing and help the event run smoothly.

Who can volunteer?

Volunteers can select from three shifts. If you’d like to volunteer for the entire day, please sign up for a FULL shift.

*Volunteer shifts will be identified closer to race day! Please join our Race Insider’s Club to stay up to date with race information and when volunteer opportunities are posted.

Snapshot of the day!

Several days before the race, volunteers will receive an email with more details and information. On race day, volunteers will meet our staff captain(s) at the starting line located at 10291 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919.

Volunteers should be prepared to be active! Locations are both outdoors and indoors. T-shirts, snacks, and water will be provided to all volunteers.

Volunteers are also invited to the finish-line celebration after their challenge is complete to cheer teams on and enjoy a free dinner. Our finish line location will be revealed closer to race day.

How do I sign up?

Our volunteer portal will have listing of opportunities for the day as we move closer to February 8, 2020!

How do I register for the race?

Register online by clicking on the “register” tab at the top of the page, starting October 7, 2019. Each team member needs to register separately. The first teammate will need to create the team, by clicking “become a fundraiser” and following the prompts. The second team member can then register by clicking “join a team” and searching for the team name.

What is the entry fee for the race?

The entry fee is $60 per team, which you will be asked to pay at the registration process. Teams must then raise $250 (including their registration fees) in order to participate in the race.

How do I raise funds for my team?

Once you complete the registration process, you will receive a link to your team’s page. you can customize you link, upload photos, and edit text to personalize your page. Then you can send an e-mail to your friends, family, and coworkers directing them to your personal page  and asking them for donations. People can also donate by sending a check to:  The Salvation Army at 10291 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33919.

You can also share the Facebook link to your teams “donate page” directly on your timeline or in a personal message. You can find that link on your team’s page.

Be sure to join our Race Insider’s Club for videos with fundraising tips and ideas.

How many teams will be able to participate?

The first 60 teams to reach the $250 fund raising goal will qualify to participate. A list of teams and where they stand in the fundraising process will be updated continuously during the months leading up to the race. [Click here to see a list of teams and how much they have raised.]

Can anyone under the age of 18 participate?

Racers must be 18 to participate . If your’re under 18- and amazing – you can get in on the action as a volunteer.

How many challenge locations are part of the race?

There will be 8-12 challenge locations in the Fort Myers area.

How long will the race last?

The race will begin at 9:00 a.m., with registration starting at 7:45 a.m. Depending on how long your team takes to complete the challenges, we anticipate the race will last 3-5 hours.

What should my team wear?

Dress comfortably! We encourage teams to wear matching shirts (or go all out for the best race fit top prize) so that it’s easy to identify teams and it looks great in pictures! We will also give you a number to pin on for team recognition.

Where will the race start?

The race starting line will be at The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties located at 10291 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33919.

Will my donors receive a tax-deductible receipt for their donation?

Yes. Any donations made online will receive an electronic tax receipt directly in their e-mail immediately. All check and cash donations will also receive a tax receipt upon request.

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