Prostate Cancer Awareness Month > 108 Miles in September Challenge > FAQ
Have a Question? See below for FAQs for the Challenge:
If you cannot find your answer below, please email [email protected]. Please be patient as we do see high volume and at times can take up to 24 hours for a response.
Please have your donor reach out to Facebook using this link.
PCF will never charge you for a shirt. If you see other people offering to sell a similar any merchandise within the Facebook Group please report them and a PCF admin will have them removed.
The only way to receive a Challenge t-shirt is by creating a fundraiser.
You must either run, walk, or jog starting September 1st in order for your miles to count. Biking is only an alternative in the event that your doctor recommends you do not engage in the 3 forms of exercise mentioned above. In the event you can only bike we recommend using the following conversion: 3 Biking miles = 1 Run/walk/ jog mile.
We experienced several unforeseen technical difficulties during that Challenge that resulted in many frustrated participants. The 108 Miles in September Challenge will be different. We have several alternative donation methods in place as safeguards in case donation challenges occur including a platform called: Just Giving.
Just Giving will enable participants to allow their supports to donate to their campaign seamlessly without the need to create a Facebook account.
If you would like to receive the challenge t-shirt, you must create a Facebook fundraiser. If you completed the t-shirt form, but did not activate your Facebook fundraiser at that time, you can still create a Facebook fundraiser using this link: https://givp.nl/register/1U1ZH2Je)
No, fundraising is not required to receive your t-shirt or participate in the challenge. However, as a non-profit organization, we rely on donations to continue funding life-saving research for patients. Remember, there is no minimum donation target, so any donation received once you create your fundraiser is much appreciated. We are very grateful for every donation received!
If you would like to receive the challenge t-shirt, you must create a Facebook fundraiser. If you completed the t-shirt form, but did not activate your Facebook fundraiser at that time, you can still create a Facebook fundraiser using this link: https://givp.nl/register/1U1ZH2Je. Once your fundraiser is created, please email the team at [email protected] with your fundraiser link and we will get a t-shirt mailed out to you. Once you create your Facebook fundraiser, you can easily locate it here. Please allow 2-3 weeks from the time that you emailed us to receive your t-shirt in the mail. Thank you!
We have a free and printable daily tracker that you can download to record your progress after you finish each day. You can find this tracker here and in the featured section of the Facebook group! You can then update the printable tracker with how many miles you complete! Make sure you post updates on your fundraising page too! That is how your friends and family can monitor your challenge and donate to support you.
Starting September 1st, we encourage everyone to track ALL miles/steps daily during the month. Since 108 miles in 30 days is no easy feat, we want to make sure everyone has a chance to finish the challenge. If you exceed 108 miles, keep walking and share your progress with the group! Make sure you post updates on your fundraising page too! That is how your friends and family can monitor your challenge and donate to support you!
Facebook’s automatic default is two weeks. You can edit your fundraiser any time before it closes, but you won’t be able to change the date once it ends. If your fundraiser has already ended, we encourage you to start a new one and continue fundraising through the end of the challenge (September 30th). You can include a note on your Facebook wall letting your friends and family know how much money you already raised during your first fundraiser if you wish!
If using a Computer/laptop, click “More” then “Edit.” If using a mobile phone, Click “Edit” on your fundraiser and set it to September 30th.
We are unfortunately unable to merge your two fundraiser totals into one but not to worry as PCF will still collect 100% of donations from both fundraisers. We suggest ending one of your fundraisers and then keep raising funds with the other. You can include a note on your Facebook wall letting your friends and family know what your total is if you wish!
The fastest way to locate your Facebook fundraiser is to visit: https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/manage/. If you are unable to locate your fundraiser using this link, please visit your personal Facebook page then scroll down until you see an icon to access your fundraiser. If your fundraiser is still active, you should be able to locate it from your personal Facebook page.
Here are some tips for how you can get your first donation or continue to receive more:
- Share your fundraiser on all your social platforms, with your colleagues, friends, and family
- Invite people to your fundraiser using the invite button at the top of your fundraising page
- Donate to your own fundraiser (Facebook recommends this to get your Fundraiser off the ground)
- Post photos and videos to your social media and on your fundraising page to inspire people to support you
- Ask your workplace if they can match fund your fundraising total as this will really help to maximize vital funds
A Facebook fundraiser for PCF is the same as a fundraiser for this challenge. Just ensure your end date is set to September 30th.
Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your t-shirt once you complete the form.
Due to the volume of amazing supporters taking part in this challenge and the long delays with the postal service, we are unable to change t-shirt sizes. T-shirts are limited to two per household, while supplies last. No exchanges. Shipping to U.S. only.
PCF is a U.S.-based 501c3 non-profit. At the same time, our research enterprise extends to 22 countries around the world. To learn more, visit www.pcf.org.
To enjoy the full experience of the virtual challenge, and to share your progress with the other participants, we suggest participating through Facebook (you can join for free here) however, if you would like to participate off Facebook, you may also download the mile tracker for the challenge here
If you have a friend/family member that would like to make a donation to your fundraiser off of Facebook, here are a few ways:
If you have a friend/family member that would like to make a donation to your fundraiser off of Facebook, here are a few ways:
- Send a check made payable to The Prostate Cancer Foundation, including the name of the fundraiser, to 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Collect the donation directly, then apply the amount to your Facebook fundraising page
- Make a donation via pcf.org/108miles/donate/, including the name of the fundraiser on the donation form
- Create a fundraiser on Just Giving here:
All donations made to a Facebook fundraiser must be reversed through Facebook. Please follow the steps below to contact Facebook support:
- While logged into Facebook (you must be logged in or else you are taken to a page about disabled accounts) go to https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/1032538800469748
- You should see the screen below.
- Then you go through the steps: Charity Donation > I donated to a fundraiser on Facebook > Refund for my donation > Other reason and then you can pick the donation
