With a new event, of course we've got a
new vocabulary. From Avon, here are some of the terms they'll be using in
the
new 2-Day event. If you've been a participant of the previous 3-Day program, some
of there terms may look a bit new, but you'll be able to see where they're
going.
Business Partner - A
supplier of goods or services that offers discounts or other benefits to
Avon Walk Participants
Closing Ceremony - The
formal completion of the event
Crew - Volunteers providing support to Walkers and Staff throughout
the Event; they participate for the entire weekend
Donation - Money
given or pledged over time to the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade on
behalf of a Participant
Event Eve - The
Friday afternoon and evening before the Event begins, when registered
Participants complete any necessary administrative tasks, turn in any
additional donations, receive their credentials, etc.
Get-Ready-Walks - Regularly-scheduled,
volunteer-led walks designed to help Walkers get in physical condition for
the Event
Get-Started Sessions - Group
meetings led by Walker Buddies for newly registered Participants. A chance
to ask questions and create a fundraising and physical training plan
Opening Ceremony - Formal
start of the event; includes safety presentation
Participant - A
Walker or a Crew member officially registered for the Avon Walk for Breast
Cancer
Pink Mile - The
final walk to the Closing Ceremony (though the actual distance will probably
be much less than a mile!)
Quick Stop - A
safe area on the event route providing water and portable restrooms for
Walkers
Rest Stop - A
safe area on the Event route providing food, beverages, portable restrooms,
medical services and a place to rest for the
Walkers.
Sweep - A
vehicle patrolling the route to pick-up Walkers who need medical support or
who are behind the necessary pace to complete the day’s route before dark
Walk Introduction - Regularly
scheduled meetings in each Walk city (and surrounding areas) for potential
Participants to learn more about the events. Registered Participants also
welcome!
Walker - Someone
who has registered to walk in the event
Walker Buddy - Staff
members serving as personal contacts for each
Walker.
Wellness
Village - The
destination for all participants at the end of the first day of the Walk;
the Village has sleeping tents, food, entertainment, showers, medical care,
breast cancer information, and other services. Friends and family will be
invited to greet and spend time with Participants in a designated public
area of the Village.
