Should I complain to Susan G. Komen??

I have checked out some BC fund raiser walks and found that at least one expects Volunteers to pay a registration fee.   This entitles the volunteer to a "free lunch" and a t shirt.   Maybe this way they guarantee that that slot if filled and the person shows up if he/she has paid a fee.   

I volunteered for the Avon walk on the day before the event and there were quite a lot of people with signs sitting in the lobby with signs who had not raised their entire amount required for the walk.   That opened my eyes to the absurdity of it and I vowed not to involve myself with that kind of event again.  

Some one day walks only require a registration fee and no promise of raising funds.  They allow the option of forming a team and setting a goal for raising funds on your own.  I do not know if you don't make the full amount if they still allow the team to walk.  

Megan, the unfortunate thing is that Komen has been doing this for a while and they have been "successful" and I doubt that your complaints will make one bit of difference.     Good luck and HUGS,   Nancy

In the Philadelphia area, the Komen walk that takes place on Mother's Day has a modest registration fee to participate.  The Komen 3-day that is coming up this month requires a significant fundraising commitment to participate.  I can understand that the logistics of putting together a 3-day walk are daunting, and that the fundraising commitment may be a way of making sure that the event actually raises a large amount of money for the cause rather than just have a huge social event.

Hi Megan -- 

   I am in the same boat as you are. I've tried very hard to raise this money. Had a few rough areas, just family issues that prevented me to keep fundraising, but I've worked very hard.  I think 2,300 is way to much. I think 1,000 may be a good limit, but with the economy the way it is I still feel that is a bit much.  I just had a beef and beer and raised $800 from that and silent acutions and change jars, but I'm still 1,000 left with the event in less than 2 weeks. I've done so much work and I'm just a student in school who's working a part time job, so it's not easy at all. I may take the money I earn and walk another walk for Breast Cancer it's a one day walk 3 miles I believe it's in NJ. Me and my mom wanted to do this walk, for the emotional experience, for the uplifting feeling it gives people, but we're unable to because we were not able to raise the money.  We could do all the complaining in the world but I don't know that it will do any good. It's just good to know that the money raise will go to people who really need it and those who are suffering, and those who are looking for the cure. It's very discouraging not getting the amount that you need, especially if you know someone who has or has had cancer, it's very close and near to your heart.  I wish you the best of luck with this!

my link is for 3 Day:   https://secure3.convio.net/npt/site/Donation2?df_id=1587&PROXY_ID=3227802&PROXY_TYPE=20&FR_ID=1297&JServSessionIdr002=idgy2ld071.app322a

I have my issues with Komen, with where the money goes and with their overall messaging that I believe tends to overlook those of us LIVING WITH cancer.  That said, I wonder if you can go to the local merchants and in exchange for your writing their store's name on your shirt or hat, would they donate $100?  When I worked, I used to approve such PR for my company and it was a no brainer.

 Is it possible that you can take down the information of those who donate and give it to your friend so that she can input it to her site?

 Cheers,

Caryn

I did not read the whole thread, but maybe you can combine your $ and one of you can register and then both of you do it on the day of the event. They can't stop you.