Register now for the Motor City march!
New Participants
1. Go to MarchForIndependence.org.
2. Click the Participate, Create a Team, or Join a Team link in the left hand navigation panel to begin your registration.
3. When the screen refreshes you will be able to choose whether you will be a marcher or a virtual marcher by selecting the radio button associated with your choice.
a) For “Participate” (to register as an individual marcher), when the screen refreshes click, or hit enter on, the
link that says “Register to March.”
b) For “Create a Team,” when the screen refreshes enter your new team’s name and provide the team’s goal
amount.
c) For “Join a Team,” when the screen refreshes enter the name of the team you’d like to join and click, or hit
enter on, Search for a Team. When you see the name of the team displayed, select the link for “Join.”
4. If you would like to make an additional gift during your registration, place that amount in the edit box following Additional Gift. Here you will also have an option of making this gift anonymously or for public view.
5. The next edit box is for your goal amount, enter your fundraising goal here. Please remember that each walker needs to raise at least $250 to participate in the March for Independence- A Walk for Opportunity. Your goal needs to be at least $250.
6. Click the Next Step link at the bottom left of the page.
7. Enter your contact information as requested in the on screen form directly into the edit boxes on your screen.
8. Click the Next Step button at the bottom left of the page.
9. This screen contains the waiver to participate in the walk. If you agree to the waiver, check the I agree box and then click the Next Screen button.
10. The next screen will summarize your registration. If you need to make any changes, simply click the Edit link to re-open your registration form, otherwise, click the Complete Registration button in the bottom, right corner and the next screen confirms your registration and provides a link to your participant center.
11. Your can now begin personalizing your March For Independence - A Walk for Opportunity Web page.
12. Follow the online instructions to personalize your page. Some people find the online training in MP3 format helpful, the link for online training is in the left hand navigation bar.
13. Be creative! Remember our goal is to educate, raise awareness, and to raise at least one million dollars this year. Keep this in mind as you create your page.
14. If you have any questions or problems call (410) 659-9314, ext. 2406 for assistance. We will be happy to help get anyone registered and help build a dynamic page.
15. Spread the word, help get everyone registered. If you feel really good about managing the registration process, help train and step others through the process.
16. Have fun raising money and know that you are sharing in the NFB dream!
Returning Participants
1. Go to http://www.marchforindependence.org/.
2. Log in using your user name and password.*
3. Once you are logged on, the screen will refresh, welcoming you to the Website.
4. Click the Participate, Create a Team, or Join a Team link in the left hand navigation panel to begin your registration.
a) For “Participate” (to register as an individual marcher), when the screen refreshes click, or hit enter on, the
link that says “Register to March.”
b) For “Create a Team,” when the screen refreshes enter your new team’s name and provide the team’s goal
amount.
c) For “Join a Team,” when the screen refreshes enter the name of the team you’d like to join and click, or hit
enter on, Search for a Team. When you see the name of the team displayed, select the link for “Join.”
5. When the screen refreshes you will be able to choose whether you will be a marcher or a virtual marcher by selecting the radio button associated with your choice.
6. If you would like to make an additional gift during your registration, place that amount in the edit box following Additional Gift. Here you will also have an option of making this gift anonymously or for public view.
7. The next edit box is for your goal amount, enter your fundraising goal here. Please remember that each walker needs to raise at least $250 to participate in the March for Independence - A Walk for Opportunity. Your goal needs to be at least $250.
8. Click the Next Step link at the bottom left of the page.
9. The next screen will display the contact information that you registered with LAST YEAR. Incorrect information, changed e-mail addresses, or phone numbers can be corrected by directly editing the fields on the form. After you are sure all of the information is correct, click the Next Step button at the bottom left of the page.
10. This screen contains the waiver to participate in the walk. If you agree to the waiver, check the I agree box and then click the Next Screen button.
11. The next screen will summarize your registration. If you need to make any changes, simply click the Edit link to re-open your registration form, otherwise, click the Complete Registration button in the bottom, right corner and the next screen confirms your registration and provides a link to your participant center.
12. If you personalized your Web page last year, you will not have the same changes. This year everyone will start with the same template page. Your thermometer graphic will be reset to zero, your goal may be different than last year (if you increased it this year), and the scrolling honor roll of donor names will be empty unless you have already received gifts, in which case you will also be registered.
13. You should personalize your page with your NFB story. Education, awareness are our first priority. People will donate to YOU because of your STORY. Add your story, download pictures, show everyone how the NFB has changed what it means to be blind for you and your family.
14. If you have any questions or problems call (410) 659-9314, ext. 2406, for assistance. We will be happy to register you and help you build a dynamic page.
15. Spread the word, help get everyone registered. If you feel really good about managing the registration process, help train and step others through the process.
15. Now the fun begins….
* Click here to have your login information sent to you via e-mail.
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