The Stairclimb for Clean Air 2012
FAQs
How much is the registration fee?
When is the registration deadline?
Is there a minimum number of people required in order to create a team?
Can I register the day of the race?
Is there a fundraising minimum?
What if I have done all my fundraising online?
Does each person on a team have to raise $125?
Do I have to use my personal page?
Can I change a name on the Fundraising Honour Roll?
When is the donation deadline?
Are donations transferable or refundable?
Will donors receive tax receipts?
Will my credit card information be secure?
Will you contact me for more donations in the future if I enter my personal information?
When and where can I pick up my race package?
Can I pick up my teammate’s race package?
Can I practice in the stairwell at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel?
What time does the event start and when should I be there?
Can friends and family come to watch me Climb?
Is there any sort of gear check or safe place to keep my stuff while I do the climb?
Where can I see the official times?
Is there a discount rate at the Sheraton for participants?
Is there parking at the event?
When and where do I pick up my prizes?
Answers
Registration
The registration fee is $25. This fee is not tax deductible and does not apply towards your fundraising minimum.
Online registration will be open until February 24, 2012.
YES. A team (both competitive and non-competitive) must have 4 or more people.
Competitive Teams can only have 4 people.
YES! Just make sure you have the fundraising minimum of $125 plus your $25 registration fee and you’re set. Cash, cheques or credit cards will be accepted at the registration table.
Fundraising
Yes. Each climber is required to raise at least $125. If you don’t raise the minimum amount you won’t be able to participate. When you register you are given everything you need to help you fundraise, including your own personal webpage. We are here to help you every step of the way!
No problem. We will have record of it when you register.
YES. We can average the fundraising upon request, as long as the team has raised $125 average per person. So, a team of 4 must raise a minimum of $500 in order to participate.
When you register we set you up with a personal webpage where you can manage your donations and progress. It allows you to send a link to potential donors and they can donate immediately online.
Nope. It will automatically be created it for you, but you don ’t have to use it. Anyone wishing to donate to your fundraising efforts will be able to view your page even if you don’t personalize it.
Sure. Call us at 604-731-5864 or send an email with the modified information to stairclimb@bc.lung.ca and we’ll make the changes for you.
Donations
No, we accept AND give receipts for donations of any amount!
Absolutely! Send a cheque (please do not mail cash) and include the your name and climber number to:
BC Lung Association
2675 Oak St
Vancouver, BC V6H 2K2
You must have your fundraising minimum of $125 by event day, but you can continue fundraising until March 23, 2012 to earn fantastic incentive prizes. Click here to check them out!
YES. Please contact our office at 604-731-5864.
YES. Online donors automatically receive an email receipt. Donations collected in person will be receipted by the participant upon request.
No, we accept AND give receipts for donations of any amount!
Yes. To make a donation, simply click on the “Donate” button above and type in the name of the participant you want to sponsor. Then, you’ll be directed to that participant’s Personal Page.
Yes. We use SSL technology to protect all your credit card and personal information. Credit card numbers are not stored in our database.
Absolutely! Send a cheque (please do not mail cash) and the printable donation form found on the participants webpage or include the participants name and information to:
BC Lung Association
2675 Oak St
Vancouver, BC V6H 2K2
You must have your fundraising minimum of $125 by event day, but you can continue fundraising until March 25, 2011 to earn fantastic incentive prizes. Click here to check them out!
YES. Please contact our office at 604-731-5864.
YES. Online donors automatically receive an email receipt. Donations collected in person will be receipted by the participant upon request.
No. We never solicit or distribute the names of our participant's donors. We only ask for the information for tax purposes as required by the CRA. Also, if a donor misplaces a receipt, we can look them up and issue a replacement.
Event Day
You pick up your race package & timing chip and drop off any donations at registration on event day.
Yes. But only if they have submitted their $125 fundraising minimum.
NO! NO! NO! Although it seems like a daunting task the average climb time is approximately 8 minutes. All ages & abilities participate in the Climb every year. Think about how great you will feel after completing 739 steps!
No. We cannot allow participants in the stairwell prior to the event for security reasons.
The event starts at 8:30am, with the first competitive Climbers going up at 9am, the firefighter group at 9:30am and the non-competitive group going around 10:30am. You should be there at least 30 minutes before your start time to register. We recommend coming early to check out all the action. The firefighters are a sight to see!
Yes. Minors under 16 will need the Waiver and Release of Liability signed by their legal guardian and will need to have a guardian with them at the event.
Please remember: ALL registrants must raise at least $125 to participate.
Yes. Come check it out and cheer on the climbers! If you are a participant, invite your friends and family to cheer you on and watch you on the big screen monitors in the ballroom!
YES. There is a free gear check located in the ballroom.
At registration you’ll be given a ChampionChip timing chip to wear on your wrist. They are swiped at the start of the race and at the end!
Official times will be emailed to you the morning after the Climb.
YES. The Stairclimb for Clean Air guestroom rate is $119.00 plus applicable taxes. This reservation is only on a first come first served basis. You can only make a reservation by emailing reservations@wallcentre.com (You will not be able to call in as you may get the central reservations system.)
YES. There is a $9 flat rate. Make sure to mention the Stairclimb for Clean Airl!
Prize pick up is after the fundraising deadline March 23, 2012 and Prizes can be picked up in on April 12th & 13th, 2012.