Move For Their Thoughts (MoveFTT)

35 Day challenge that runs from April 26th - May 30th and an opportunity to join the fight against dementia. MoveFTT is a charity event developed BY dementia caregivers that believes in supporting dementia caregivers and brain health. It offers 

• Accountability & Community
• Low barrier to physical & mental health benefits of daily activity
• A chance to lift dementia caregivers - 100% of proceeds offers relief, resources and care education.

For businesses, it is a

• Turnkey employee wellness challenge
• Morale boosting & team bonding opportunity
• Opportunity to showcase your support for boots on the ground nonprofit

How It Works:

• Select your pledge level ($1, $2, or $4 per day)
• Create a team, join a team or move on your own
• Move 1 mile a day, any pace, anywhere*

*non-mile activities (ex: Pilates) counts too! 20 minutes of exercise = 1 mile

Why Join MoveFTT?

• 💙 ‘Cause caregivers need love too!
• 💙 Your participation is helps make the invisible weight of dementia visible
• 💙 Do good / feel good. 

What makes MoveFTT Special? 

• You CHOOSE - donate your pledge or earn it back every day you move. Either way, you're part of something bigger.

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS

What kind of activity counts?
Walk, run, bike, swim, stand up paddleboard, treadmill run, etc. While outdoor activities are encouraged, we understand that is not always possible. Movement is the goal so as long as YOU are the motor for that mile, it counts.

This is a fundraiser; don’t you WANT us to miss miles so you can earn more proceeds?
 Answer: No!! Healthy heart supports a healthy brain. Our goal is to get everyone moving and actively thinking about their brain health and their loved ones for 35 days. Every day you move at least one mile, you are contributing to that goal and to your own brain health.

Where do the proceeds go?

100% of our proceeds go to programs lift the caregivers, the stigma and each other.  

•  Care for the Caregivers Relief Program ensures families feel seen, heard and not alone with one on one conversations, personalized care navigation packages and financial relief.
•  reTHINK Dementia Outreach empowers dementia families, young adults and the public with hands-on education and new in 2025, our For Their Thoughts resource podcast.

Can I stack up multiple miles and have them count toward days I don’t move?

No. The intent is to get us all moving every day.

What if I forget to log a mile or forget to turn on my smart device tracker?
No problem! It happens to everyone. Here are ways to manually add your mile:

On your dashboard, you can manually add miles. Just make sure your dashboard is updated by Sunday night! We tally everything up every Monday.
OR
Send us an email - wemove@fortheirthoughts.org
 
How do I get into my account?
Can't log in? No good! It's easy to reset your password though. Just head to the login page and click "Forgot your password?". It'll send you an email, then you'll be on your way. If you didn't receive the email make sure you check your junk or spam folder. It might take a few minutes to arrive.

MoveFTT Changes since the last round in Fall 2023?

What challenge changes have occurred?
The platform. Instead of tracking everyone’s miles in Strava, we will be using RunSign Up 
 

Fundraising Questions
 

How do you know if I do the mile?
This year, we are trying out self-accountability. It is up to the participant to input his/her miles by the end of every week.

Can I form a team?
You sure can! Minimum of 4 per team. Teams have a over 80% success rate of completing daily miles versus going solo. A team is a great way to connect with friends and family. Create a team when you sign up, or afterwards from your fundraising dashboard. Tell your friends and they can join at sign up or from their profile!

How do I receive donations?
If it's your first time fundraising, asking for donations can be daunting. But don't be scared, friends and family want to support you! Just explain what you're doing and why you're doing it, then ask. If you don't get any donations the first time, you can always ask again later.

How do I thank my donors?
Getting donations is exciting, but make sure you say thanks! You can thank your donors by logging into your fundraising dashboard, scrolling down to your donation feed, and clicking the little heart icon. Write a message, and we'll send it to your donor on your behalf.

OTHER QUESTIONS

Can I share a page with my family?
Absolutely! You can create a fundraising page for your whole family if you like. Or, if you each want your own page then you can form a team and we'll tally your fundraising together.

Someone gave me cash, what do I do?
Don't worry, it often happens. Just get in touch with us and we'll help you bank that, and make sure it shows on your fundraising page.

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