Walkathon

Walkathon graphic banner

Parent Teacher Organization

Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
Homer Bryce Stadium

To become a sponsor or donate online, visit gosfa.com/walkathon.

This one-and-only fundraiser each fall is hosted by the SFA Charter School PTO and we're proud to offer exercise as the focus of our fundraising campaign. Students collect financial donations and corporate sponsorships and then walk laps with their classmates and teachers to cap off the event.

Donations allow PTO, a nonprofit group, to pay for:

  • the school's learning trip transportation
  • tickets to SFA's Children's Performing Arts Series shows
  • school T-shirts
  • teacher appreciation
  • family gatherings
  • and many other events that promote a sense of community among our students and staff.

Thank you all for the years of faithful giving. We appreciate your support and each child's participation in what we hope to be our best fundraising year yet!

Help us get sponsorship

Students are encouraged to seek out at least one local business for a corporate sponsorship.

Deadline to turn in sponsor form: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024

  • Sponsors may donate online or write a check payable to Charter PTO, but make sure to submit a completed sponsor form that was sent home Monday, Oct. 21. 
  • We offer several public acknowledgments for sponsorships, which can be considered an advertising expense, and donations are tax deductible.

Donations from family and friends

Online donations or checks payable to Charter PTO of any amount from family and friends are a great way to help support. Every dollar adds up and we need full participation to make this the best Walkathon year ever! Sharing this through social media is a great way to reach family and friends. We ask that students do not go door to door to strangers. 

Deadline to turn in donations: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

Dates to remember

Sponsor form sent home
  • Monday, Oct. 21
Sponsor form deadline
  • Tuesday, Oct. 29
Order additional t-shirt or sweatshirt deadline

PTO provides each student with a free T-shirt the week of the event.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 29
Collection days for any cash or check donations
  • Tuesday, Oct. 29
  • Tuesday, Nov. 5
  • Tuesday, Nov. 12

Incentives

Individual Students

  • Raise at least $50 in donations: Receive raffle entry for a walkathon crew neck sweatshirt. One winner per grade level will be drawn (six total).
  • Collect at least one sponsorship: Receive a raffle entry to act as coach Jackie’s assistant PE coach. One winner per grade level will be drawn (six total).

Classes

  • Raise the most in donations per collection period: Display walkathon spirit stick outside classroom and receive a sweet treat.
  • 100% class participation (each student raises any amount): Receive extra outside play.
    • Just an incentive to encourage teamwork; regular outside play will still happen regardless if this milestone is reached.

Grade Level

Raise the most in donations: Walk the first laps while carrying the spirit stick at the walkathon and receive a pizza party.