FAQ

Who is the American Cancer Society?
Your American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives from cancer, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Every day, we are fighting cancer in your community and nationwide. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit http://www.cancer.org/.

How do I register?
The easiest way to register is to visit our site and sign up online:
http://community/.acsevents.org/gwbchallenge
but you can register day of the event, just make sure to arrive early. 

Can I turn in money even if I do not walk?
Most definitely! Just call 1 -800-ACS-2345 or mail your donation to:
American Cancer Society
GWB Challenge
20 Mercer Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Be sure to include your Name/Team Name on or with the check.

Is there a required minimum to participate?
There is a registration fee of $10 per participant but no required pledge minimum or maximum to fundraise. You are required to turn in pledges (of any amount) to participate and take part in the GWB Challenge Picnic.

To receive the official 2009 GWB Challenge t-shirt, you must raise and turn in a minimum of $100 in pledges. Please remember that this is a fundraising event to support the mission of the American Cancer Society, so we ask that you try to raise as much as you can for the fight against cancer!

What if it rains on the event day?
The GWB Challenge takes place rain or shine. However, if the weather becomes dangerous or threatening, the routes may be shortened, altered, or closed.

Are strollers, dogs, and children allowed to participate?
Strollers are allowed on the bridge.
Dogs are not allowed onto the bridge but are allowed at the picnic.
Yes, children are allowed to participate but they do not have to register unless they raise funds and would like to have that counted towards their team/personal goal.   

Once I make a contribution, will my name be placed on various mailing lists?
The American Cancer Society maintains records of all contributions. The Society may contact you with further communications. You can choose to opt out from further financial contribution activities or any contact from the Society. For more information, see the Society’s Privacy Policy. Convio collects and maintains only personal information that is voluntarily submitted to us through the web site. Convio will not share personally identifiable information with a third party unless the individual submitting this information has given permission, or if Convio is required to by law.

Who is Convio?
Convio is a leading provider of online fundraising and web constituent relationship management (CRM) solutions for nonprofits.

Is my credit card donation secure?
Yes, the American Cancer Society has made every effort to protect your information. We use industry-standard SSL encryption techniques to make sure that your credit card information, passwords, and personal information travel securely over the Internet. We have also installed an encryption engine on our database server so that your data is securely stored.

How do I receive a receipt for my online contributions?
You will receive an email confirmation after completing your donation and credit card information. This email is your official gift receipt, and you may print it and save it for your records. If you do not receive a gift receipt, please contact your online chair, local staff member, or event chair.

How do I donate by mail?
If you would like to make a donation to a specific participant, you may print a donation form by clicking on the printable donation form link on the participant’s personal donation page. Complete the form and mail it to your local American Cancer Society office.

How can I get more information on the services offered by the American Cancer Society?
The American Cancer Society is here when you need us. We provide cancer information and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Call 800-ACS-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org/.