There are also sponsorship opportunties available. To review sponsorship opportunities, click here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I register for the walk?
A: Click the START YOUR TEAM or JOIN A TEAM buttons on the home page. Follow the prompts on that page.
Q: Is there a limit on team size?
A: No - sign up as many teammates (aka family members or friends) as you can! We ask each team to fundraise $500 but will work with smaller teams where fundraising is a concern. For larger teams or if it is feasible, we do encourage you to increase your team fundraising goal! The more we raise the more we can support the NICUSTRONG fundraising priorities and continue this great work that started in 2018.
Q: I can’t login to my page. How do I retrieve or reset my password?
A: To reset your password, click the LOGIN button at the top of the screen. There will be login assistance options on the following screen. Click the Forgot User Name link to have your User Name emailed to you or click the Forgot Password link to reset your password. You will need to use the email address that was used to create your account.
Q: Is there a minimum fundraising requirement?
A: Yes, in order to raise funds for innovative treatment, cutting-edge equipment to provide exceptional care, and patient and family needs all teams are asked to fundraise. We ask each team to fundraise $500 but will work with smaller teams where fundraising is a concern. For larger teams or if it is feasible, we do encourage you to increase your team fundraising goal! The fundraising recommended minimum has been made to be very reachable but if you have questions or concerns with the fundraising commitment please contact Danielle.Binn@hmhn.org or 551-996-3451. Our #1 priority is the access to this walk, even while hybrid this year, for our patients & families and recognize everyone's situation is different. Please reach out so we can best support you!
Q: What are the fundraising incentives?
A: There are prizes for top fundraising team and top individual fundraiser. The top fundraising team will receive 4 tickets to Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream and the top individual fundraiser will win NICUSTRONG swag.
Q: Where do I find the URL to my personal (or team) page?
A: You can find the URL for your personal or team page in your Participant Center. If you are not already logged in, you will need to first login to the site. Click the Participant Center button at the top of the page. Navigate to the appropriate tab by clicking the Personal Page tab or Team Page tab. The specific URL is listed in the top of this section. You can highlight the URL, right click on it and select “Copy” then paste it into emails, social media or elsewhere as appropriate.
Q: How do I change my fundraising goal?
A: You can find your personal fundraising goal in your Participant Center. If you are not already logged in, you will need to first login to the site. Click the Participant Center button at the top of the page. On either the Home or Progress tab, your goal is listed in the middle of the page. You can click the “Change” link to edit your goal. Click Submit to save the change.
Q: How do I handle donations made by cash or check?
A: Most donations will be made using credit cards on the secure website. However, some supporters will prefer to donate using cash or check. As the fundraiser, you will be responsible for collecting these gifts and sending them to Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation for processing. Checks should be made payable to Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation.
All checks received by you, the fundraiser, should be recorded on the Offline Gift Form. Checks should be made payable to Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation and mailed, along with the Offline Gift Form, to HMH Foundation (attn: NICU STRONG Walk), 343 Thornall Street, 7th Floor, Edison, NJ 0883. If the donor requests, they can send their gift directly to us at the above address. The donor should include the event name (NICUSTRONG Walk) and the participant’s name in the memo field so we can properly credit the gift to the correct participant.
Cash donations should also be tracked on the Offline Gift Form. The money should be collected and deposited into a checking account and a single check, made payable to Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation. The check, along with the Offline Gift Form should then be mailed to HMH Foundation (attn: NICU STRONG Walk), 343 Thornall Street, 7th Floor, Edison, NJ 08837. The names and specific amounts recorded on the Offline Gift Form will be individually credited for their donations.
Q: I can't make it on September 10th, can I still be involved?
A: Of course. We are focused on what works for you and what you are comfortable with given these unique times. Start a team, fundraise or donate in support - whatever is the best fit for you and your family. You can walk for the NICUSTRONG community from YOUR community! Remember, every dollar has a huge impact on our work funding innovative treatment, cutting-edge equipment, much-needed research and support for our babies and their families.
Q: The information on this page was great but I still need some assistance. How can I get help?
A: For sponsorships, help with your page, or registration questions email Danielle Binn.