What is the ANCOP Walk?

The ANCOP Walk (formerly ANCOP Can Walk and GK Walk) is an annual fundraising event of ANCOP International Canada to raise funds to help build homes for the poorest of the poor. Held in various Canadian locations, the ANCOP Walk encourages participants to raise funds and awareness of ANCOP Shelter and Child programs, that help lift the poor in third world countries by providing shelter, education and hope for those living in extreme poverty.

What is ANCOP?

ANCOP International Canada is a Christian registered non-profit charitable Canadian organization. ANCOP is an acronym for ANswering the Cry Of the Poor. Our work started in the Philippines in the year 2000, through the GK program. To date, ANCOP has built more than 2,500 homes and provided educational assistance to our over a thousand children.

How can I help in the fundraising effort?

ANCOP Walk participants can register online or through mail (more details below).Upon registration, participants can start soliciting donations for shelter and child education through e-mail using your ANCOP Walk personal homepage or by paper pledge forms you can print online or from ANCOP Walk partners in your area.

Where can I walk and participate and how much is the registration fee?

Who can take part in the ANCOP Walk?

The walk is open to everyone. As long as you're up for the challenge and willing to raise your target sponsorship, then this is for you. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.

Where does the donations go to?

One very special thing about ANCOP Walk is that the money you raise will support a particular ANCOP village or project that provides shelter to the poorest of the poor as well as for Child Educational assistance. If you belong to a particular group or association, you can pool together all the donations collected and start build a new ANCOP village that can be named after your association or sponsor a group of children.

How much do I need to raise?

That's up to you. That's the great thing! Every penny you fundraise goes to your credit. You can set up specific targets as follows:

• $ 2,500.00 builds 1 house and
  $384 sponsors a child's education for 1 year

• $ 25,000.00 For an entire village (start with 10 houses towards minimum of 30) and
  $3,840 sponsors a batch of 10 children.

Speak to any ANCOP representative or go to www.ancop.ca and ask about recommended targets if you are unsure about how much you should raise. We encourage you to set yourself a personal target.

Do you issue tax receipts?

Yes, income tax receipts will be issued for any donation of $20 or more (Canadian residents only), excluding registration fee. A provisional receipt will be issued for any amount received. Tax receipts will be mailed 90 days after the event and once payment is confirmed. If requested, individual tax receipts will be issued to the names indicated in your pledge form. Please ensure that the name and address information is clearly printed and complete to avoid delays in the issuance of tax receipts.

Can I walk as part of a group or organization?

Yes, walking as a group or with your organization is encouraged. This will help you jump start your target. The entire group can also set targets to raise money and sponsor an entire village. The village can be named after your group or association name. Speak to any ANCOP representative or go to www.ancop.ca for more details in sponsoring a village. You can carry your own (association) banner during the walk to help identify and recognize your group.

How do I register for the walk?

1. On-line:
   Go to our website www.ancopwalk.ca . You can pay your registration fee with your credit card or Paypal account and start soliciting online via e-mail (You must have an e-mail address to use this).
   

2. By Mail:
   You can also download and print the registration form. Submit your completed registration form and enclose your cheque payment (no cash) to:
   
   ANCOP International Canada
   7025 Tomken Rd, Unit 247
   Mississauga ON. L5S 1R6
   
   Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your registration acknowledgement and ANCOP Walk Fundraising Package.
   

3. In Person:
   Bring your registration form together with your payment to the following locations:
   
   

   Toronto ANCOP International Canada 7025 Tomken Rd, Unit 247 Mississauga ON L5S 1R6 Tel. No. (905) 564-8539 Couples for Christ (CFC) Office Please hand your registration to: Mr. Simeon Federigan 156 Shorting Road Scarborough ON M1S 3S6 Tel. No. (416) 321-1937 Edmonton Knights of Columbus Bldg. 11030-127 St Albert Trail, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K7 Tel: (780) 447-0900

   Vancouver & Victoria ANCOP / CFC Office: Unit 250-2981 Simpson Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2R2 Tel : (604) 270-1988 Winnipeg 1866 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0X8 Tel : (204) 775-7503

4. Through your group: (For ANCOP Partners)
   Submit your form through your group's ANCOP Walk Coordinator.

How can I solicit pledges?

• Online using the ANCOP Walk website. Login to your personal homepage and solicit by sending e-mail to your prospective sponsors. They can also go to www.ancopwalk.ca and search your name by clicking the "Donate" link
  

• Personal solicitation using your ANCOP Walk Pledge Form. Print as many as you need from your ANCOP Walk online homepage.

What are the acceptable payment options for registration or pledges?

You can pay through the following options:

Credit Card	Secure on-line website at www.ancopwalk.ca Download Credit Card authorization form at www.ancopwalk.ca and mail it to ANCOP Call the ANCOP office in your area
Cheque (make payable to ANCOP International Canada)	Mail cheque together with your completed registration form. At the back of the cheque, please write 'ANCOP Walk 2011' together with your complete name or group name
Cash	Remit payments and pledge form in person at any designated offices mentioned above

How do I remit the money that I collected or received from my sponsors?

1. By Mail:
   Submit your ANCOP Walk pledge form and enclose your cheque payment (no cash) to:
   
   ANCOP International Canada
   7025 Tomken Rd, Unit 247
   Mississauga ON. L5S 1R6
   

2. In Person:
   Bring your pledge form together with your collections to the following locations:
   
   

   Toronto ANCOP International Canada 7025 Tomken Rd, Unit 247 Mississauga ON L5S 1R6 Tel. No. (905) 564-8539 Couples for Christ (CFC) Office Please hand your collection to: Mr. Simeon Federigan 156 Shorting Road Scarborough ON M1S 3S6 Tel. No. (416) 321-1937 Edmonton Knights of Columbus Bldg. 11030 – 127 St Albert Trail, Edmonton, AB T5M 3K7 Tel: (780) 447-0900

   Vancouver & Victoria ANCOP / CFC Office: Unit 250-2981 Simpson Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2R2 Tel : (604) 270-1988 Winnipeg 1866 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0X8 Tel : (204) 775-7503

3. To your ANCOP Walk Group or Area Coordinator (For ANCOP Partners):
   Request a provisional receipt from your coordinator if such is applicable to your group.

Note: Please don't forget to include your registration # on the back of the cheque, when remitting your collections. This will help us identify and credit the collection towards your account.

Where should cheques be made payable to?

All cheques should be made payable to 'ANCOP International Canada, Inc.' Please ensure that you put 'ANCOP Walk 2011', your name and registration number at the back of the cheque.

How do I know if my registration was successfully processed?

If you register on-line, you will receive a confirmation e-mail as soon as your payment is accepted. For mailed-in registration, you will receive a confirmation and a registration number either by post mail or e-mail once your registration is received and processed. You may also bring your filled up registration form and payment to the ANCOP office near your area.

Will I be supported?

Before the ANCOP Walk, the event organizers in your area will give you loads of information. We will provide you with all the necessary information you need about the event. As always, we are just a phone call away. During the event we will provide first aid support and walking guides. You will also receive a free (and exclusive) event t-shirt. You will be supported every step of the way. Local police will be on hand to provide protection to walkers as well as direct traffic along the route. TOGETHER, WE WILL WALK TO FIGHT POVERTY.

What's included in the ANCOP Walk Information Kit?

Once you have registered, you will receive the ANCOP Walk Information Kit which includes the following:

• Participant's registration number (Found in your Pledge Form & Personal ANCOP Walk Homepage

• ANCOP Walk Flyer and FAQ

• ANCOP Walk Pledge Form + tips on how to solicit sponsorship and pledges (download from your homepage)

• Personalized web page for keeping tab of your on-line solicitation

• Route Map

• T-Shirt while supplies last (to be given on the day of the walk upon presentation of registration)

What is the walk like?

The route provides a scenic, historic as well as a discovery walk. Local police will be on hand to provide directions, direct traffic and ensure the safety of participants. Stations will be positioned along the route to provide water and first aid support, if needed.

Will there be any food or refreshments provided?

Only bottled water will be provided to the participants. You are encouraged to bring meals with you or enjoy a picnic with your group after the walk. At some rest stations more bottled waters will be provided to the participants.

Are there other activities during or after the walk?

A welcoming ceremony and warm-up exercises will usher the start of the walk. After the walk, there may be a short program and entertainment. Participants are encouraged to make it a family day or have a picnic afterwards.

How do I get to the venue and where do I leave my car?

The venue details and directions will be provided in your ANCOP Walk Information Kit. There may be limited parking available. To help make the event more sustainable and environmentally friendly we recommend you look into the possibility of taking public transport or car pooling.

Can I bring my dog or pet?

Due to concerns from local police and with such large numbers involved, we strongly recommend that you do not bring your dog or pet along – our apologies. Guide dogs for the blind are welcome.

When should I join up?

We strongly encourage all participants to register early to allow you more time for solicitation. Deadline for on-line registration for your area is midnight the day before the walk. Participants enter on a first-come-first-serve basis.

What if the weather is bad on the day?

We cannot guarantee good weather on the scheduled date. Only in the event of severe weather conditions will this event be cancelled. We recommend that you watch the weather forecast in the days prior to the event and wear suitable clothing. Wear your ANCOP Walk t-shirt during the actual walk, if any. ANCOP will send you e-mail newsletters and announcements regarding the walk from time to time.

Help! I forgot my password

If you have forgot your password to your ANCOP Walk homepage: Click here to retrieve your password.

You will need to know your username or registration number and have a valid e-mail address on file when you registered. Your password and login information will e-mailed to you.

Who should I contact if I have other questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ANCOP office in your area. Locations listed above. You can also go to the following websites for more information:

• ANCOP Walk website
  www.ancop.ca
  
  

• ANCOP International Canada website
  www.ancop.ca