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HOW TO COMPLETE THE 2023 CHALLENGE

The theme of this year’s challenge is Team up to Tackle Encephalitis! Complete the challenge and support Encephalitis411 by following the steps below:
 
1. Learn about encephalitis 
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One of the biggest challenges faced by the encephalitis community is lack of awareness about the condition. Get up to speed on what it is, who it impacts, the origins of Nicole's Challenge: The Walk to Cure Encephalitis, and how you can make a difference by reading a quick primer about it here.
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2. Register to participate
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​Get in on the action and register to become an official Team Up! Fan.  With a pledge of $40, you will receive a registration package that comes with a limited edition t-shirt and personal fundraising page. 
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Registrations are accepted at any point during the virtual event, which runs through November 18, 2023.  But the earlier you register, the faster your t-shirt will come, and the longer you will have to complete your challenge! 
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​View t-shirt size and color options
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3. Set a personal challenge, and invite your friends and family

Set a personal challenge to complete sometime between October 1 and November 18, 2023. For example, you may:

• do a simple walk or run on a date of your choice; 
• turn the walk into an outreach opportunity for your local community
• have your walk before a local football game and “tailgate” while Teaming Up to Tackle E!
• see how many minutes of cognitive rehab exercises you can log during the entire event period; 
• commit to running X miles before the event is over; or 
• come up with another idea that is better suited to your interests.

We have a place in the challenge for people of ALL ages and ALL skill levels. 

Without geographical restrictions for this year’s virtual challenge, don’t forget to recruit friends and family from far and wide. For example, you might choose one weekend during the walk period and ask your loved ones across state lines to join you in a coordinated virtual walk. Or you might simply ask that they donate to your fundraising page. 

4. Complete your challenge and Team Up to Tackle Encephalitis!

​It’s GO time!  Join your fellow Team Up! champions and complete your challenge before November 18, 2023. 
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We encourage you to join us on our inspire.com and private Facebook communities to interact with your fellow teammates, share photos, and cheer each other on.  
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5. Celebrate what you achieve

As you complete your challenge and join the ranks of our Team Up! finishers, mark your milestones with celebratory photos! We’d love to hear your stories and see the pictures you take. Be sure to send them in to info@encephalitis411.org and tag our account in your posts on social media. Also use the hashtags #Encephalitis411, #CureEncephalitis2023, and #NicolesChallenge. ​

 

other ways to participate

We look forward to your participation as a registered ​Team Up to Tackle Encephalitis champion! If, however, you are unable to join us in this capacity, you may also support the challenge as a: ​
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Fundraiser Coach. Let your community know about the challenge and direct them to the event and help spread awareness about this under-recognized illness. 

Those who raise $40+ and have not already registered as a Team Up! member may email info@encephalitis411.org to request a t-shirt and/or personal fundraising page.

Box Seat Ticket Holder/Donor. Our work would not be possible without financial contributions from generous community members. If you are unable to participate or fundraise, we ask you to consider becoming a donor. Whether you can donate as much as $500 or as little as the cost of a coffee from Starbucks, every bit helps! We strive to maximize the impact of each dollar raised.

If your employer does donation matching, let us know so we can contact them. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available

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Your support is critical to helping improve the quality of life for those impacted by encephalitis. Thanks to your generous contributions over the past decade, Encephalitis411 has directly helped thousands of encephalitis patients, caregivers, doctors, and other community members across the U.S! We appreciate your support for 2023.
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