Malaria Run Walk Fredericksburg is a 5K fund-raising Run/Walk organized by Empowering The Poor, Inc (ETP). The proceeds of the Run Walk help buy and deliver insecticide-treated bed nets (mosquitoes) to children, women, and men, who would otherwise die from malaria. Malaria poses an emergency in Africa, as every 30 seconds a child dies from it. Yet, malaria is a preventable and treatable disease. Malaria is a silent tragedy, as 150, 000 people die each month. We walk and Run because we strongly believe that EVERY LIFE COUNTS. This event has become a community event where people from all walks of life come together to help restore human dignity in a part of the world where preventable and treatable diseases that has long been eradicated in America continue to prevail and keep people in the vicious cycle of poverty.

Register NOW! Each step brings hope. Every dollar counts. Take the next step and help save lives!

Register to the 3rd Annual Malaria Run Walk Fredericksburg 2008:

1. Register as an individual online, by mail, or on the day of the event. In order to avoid standing in line we encourage you to register online or via mail.

2.  Start a team online.    The Walk goes faster with friends! A team is any group of individuals that walks together to raise awareness in the fight against malaria and fundraises as a group to support Empowering The Poor’s Malaria Initiative.  A team can be any number of people.  Teams can represent schools, religious organizations, businesses, families, friends, or any group of people united for the cause. Enhance your spirit and sense of accomplishment by leading a team at the 3rd Annual Malaria Run Walk Fredericksburg 2008
We provide teams with personalized fundraising support, extra materials to recruit members, and a team meeting locations the day of the walk. 
Four Steps to start a Team

• Get a group of people together. The more people the better! Remember, not everyone has to walk. You can join a team and walk in spirit as a virtual walker.
• Pick a name.  You can create a name that represents your group in any way!  
• Designate a leader. This person will be the contact for your team, as well as responsible for reaching your fundraising goal, and motivating your team members.
• Register your team.

Ways to Register your Team: A  All teammates must register and have the following items to have their donations count towards your team’s total:

• Signed Waiver and Release: When registering online a waiver will appear on the screen in the beginning of the process. By clicking “I agree” after you read the waiver, you have “signed” the document. All teammates who register manually must sign the waiver and mail it with their registration forms or bring it the day of the event before 7:15 AM.
  • IMPORTANT: If a potential teammate has already registered as an individual, ask them to contact the Teams Manager or Empowering The Poor directly, and we can transfer him or her to your team. Individuals may also join a Team online after registering.

1. Online Registration

Visit our web site at www.empoweringthepoor.org, click “Register for Malaria Run Walk 2008” and “Start a Team”.   Teammates click “Join a Team” to find your team name.                                                                       

2. Set a personal fundraising goal and then encourage friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to support your efforts.

3. Have supporters donate online or by check.

Steps for submitting donations
1. Walker/Runner donations online and mail-in donations must be postmarked by April 14, 2008, in order to receive your incentive gifts on the day of the Run Walk. General donations and run/walker supporting donations can still be turned in on and after Run Walk day.

2. Supporter checks should be made payable to 'Empowering The Poor'.

3. To guarantee proper attribution, the runner/walker’s name should be noted on the check's memo line.

4. Checks should be sent to
Empowering The Poor, Inc
35497 Coyote Trail
Locust Grove, Virginia 22508 
                                                                    Please do not send cash by mail.

Empowering The Poor is a 501(c) (3) and All donations are tax-deductible.

Student Registration: $15.00
For students attending middle, high school, college, or university please list school on your registration form.

The team that raises the largest amount of money starting at $1,500 will win a large trophy and a plaque. Trophy and plaque will be presented to the winning team the day of the Run/Walk.