FAQs - Jog 100km in October challenge

Are there fees for donations made on Facebook?

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Facebook cover all fees for donations made on Facebook to charitable organisations. For personal fundraisers, payment processing fees are deducted and, in some countries or regions, additional taxes when the money raised is distributed.

How do I find my FB fundraiser again?

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You can find your FB fundraiser again by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/manage

You can make updates, share with friends and invite folks to donate, here's what you do:

Click on this link - it will show all your 'active fundraisers'. Find your Jog 100km in October challenge fundraiser.

Click on 'edit fundraiser'. This will take you to your Jog 100km in October fundraising page.

Once you're in your fundraising page, you can post pics of you jogging (or preparing to!) and thank the people who donated to you and invite friends to make a contribution.

How do I invite people to donate? 

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To invite people to donate to a fundraiser:

  1. From the fundraiser, scroll down to Invite your friends.
  2. Tap Invite next to the friends you want to invite, then tap Next.

Note: This feature isn't available in every location.

What are the best ways to get donations from friends?

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Some great ways to get donations from friends are:

  • Provide regular updates on your fundraiser with written posts, photos and videos.
  • Thank every donor with a personal note.
  • Tell people what you are doing and why, make a story of your challenge!

Can I have a link to my fundraiser through Instagram?

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Unfortunately not at the moment. You can post the Facebook Link on your Instagram and it will redirect back to Facebook.

Is there somewhere else I can send people to donate if they’re not on FB?

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You can create a fundraiser through our Act for Humanity page, and list your act as a 100km jog in October challenge: https://act.redcross.org.au/

Can I link the money I make there with my FB fundraiser?

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Unfortunately not, Facebook does not yet have this capability (but hopefully one day in the future).

What do I do when someone gives me cash? And how can donors get a receipt?

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Please reach out to nziolkowski@redcross.org.au for deposit details.

If you have supporters who do not use Facebook you can also set up a fundraiser here. All donations will receive an email with their receipt

Alternatively you can ask them to donate directly to Red Cross here.

This way donors will get a receipt emailed to them immediately.

The shirt is the wrong size – how can I get another?

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Please note we are unable to accommodate returns. We recommend you refer to the size chart in the Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/2273067846167310 and select your size with this in mind.

What do I tell people about where the money goes?

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The funds raised support the everyday work of Red Cross. Your donation will help people and their communities prepare for a crisis, enable emergency response teams to support those affected by conflict and crises and help people facing difficult circumstances connect with their community and get the essentials they need to survive.

How are donations made on Facebook distributed to Australian Red Cross?

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Donations made to Facebook for Australian Red Cross are recieved through PayPal Giving Fund Australia. The processing fees are covered by Facebook, however third parties may still charge fees for their services.

How do I sign up to the Jog 100km in October challenge?

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You can sign up for the challenge here

If you do not have Facebook you can create a fundraiser titled 'I'm jogging 100km in October' here

Is there a Strava group and/or any Fitness apps recommended? 

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There is no Strava group for the Jog 100km in October challenge, but you are welcome to set up your own Strava account – it’s a great way to track your kms, and you can share your challenge updates to your supporters. Mapmyrun is also a great Fitness app to track your jog challenge. 

Tip for using Strava to map your jogs throughout the challenge 

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Please be cautious of protecting your privacy by not showing your street address (start and end point of your jog) if you are planning to share a screenshot of your route in the Facebook group.