STEP Tips & FAQ

How to Register as an INDIVIDUAL

1.  Click on “Register for this Event” and choose Fundraising Participant (even if you don’t plan to Fundraise).

2.  Personalize your own page and share a story and pictures of why this cause is important to you.

3.  Set a fundraising goal that’s a stretch. (You can always increase this at a later date!)

4.  Email friends, family and colleagues.

5.  Use Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to reach out to your online social network. Share once a week.

6.  Send thank you emails to your donors.

7.  Follow the BDASC on Facebook and share our posts so that people become familiar with what we do.

How to Register as a TEAM

1.  Click on “Register for this Event” and choose Fundraising Participant.

2.  Click on Create a Team and pick a name for your Team that tells who you are.

3.  Personalize your own page and share a story and pictures of why this cause is important to you.

4.  Set a fundraising goal for the team that’s a stretch.

5.  Email friends, family and colleagues and invite them to join your team.

6.  Use Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to reach out to your online social network. Share once a week.

7.  Send thank you emails to your donors.

8.  Follow BDASC on Facebook and share our posts so that people become familiar with what we do.

9.  Download the Team Captain Toolkit.

2024 Team Captain Toolkit

Are you a STEP for Bleeding Disorders Walk Team Captain?  Click the button below to download our new Team Captain Toolkit!  This document will guide you along your Team Captain Journey, from how to register to what to expect, this guide has it all!

Download The Team Captain Toolkit

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the donations used for? 
100% of your donations will go back to BDASC and are used to support our South Carolina Bleeding Disorders Community.  The community it supported through educational events, financial assistance, academic scholarships, support for summer camp for kids with bleeding disorders, and so much more! BDASC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations that are made are tax deductible.  You will receive tax information upon reciept of your donation.

When can I start asking for donations?
You can start asking for donations as soon as you register yourself!  In fact, the earlier you start asking for donations, the better. Make sure to give your friends and family ample time to donate or join your team!

Is there a registration fee?
Registration is $25. The registration fee is used to support the event.  We are supported by many wonderful sponsors, but the registration fee allows us to maximize our fundraising efforts by allowing us to host this Walk/5K without incurring additional costs to the chapter.

Do I have to pay to enter Saluda Shoals Park?
No, you do not have to pay to enter Saluda Shoals Park.  There are two entrances to the park, be sure to utilize the Soccer Park Entrance.  Once you enter the park, there will be signs directing you to our location. 

Saluda Shoals Park - Soccer Park Entrance
6071 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212

Are we going to receive T-Shirts this year?
Everyone who registers before the deadline for our T-shirt orders and attends the walk will receive a T-Shirt this year.  Please check out our 2024 T-Shirt design on the front page.  We may be able to order additional shirts to accomodate registrations after that time, but we cannot guarentee a T-Shirt or a specific size for those registrations placed after the deadline date.

When can I register? 
Registration is open now until the event on May 11th.  Registration can be done at the walk, but we stongly encourage everyone to register before the event so that we have enough T-Shirts and food.

Who can I contact for more information? 
You can contact our Walk Team Chair, Samantha, at samantha.javorka@bda-sc.org or you can contact Sue Martin, the Event Manager at the chapter office by calling 864-350-9941, or sue.martin@bda-sc.org.