GUIDELINES & FAQs
The 50 Million Pound Challenge Connection Tools were created to help Challenge Leaders strengthen their teams, spread the word and stage events. The tools are arranged in a simple, step-by-step format for a variety of uses. We hope you find them to be convenient and beneficial.
Spend time exploring the sections and familiarizing yourself with the tools and tips. In fact, make it a team project and you'll have greater success.
We've also included FAQs below to provide answers to common questions. Our goal is to support you and your team in every way possible.
Like The 50 Million Pound Challenge, being a Challenge Leader demands focus and dedication. Please read the Terms of Use to understand your responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Step 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM
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How can I keep my team motivated?
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How can I keep track of all my team members?
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How can I get organizations like my church involved?
Step 2: Reach Out and Promote
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How can I spread news about The Challenge?
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How can I promote The Challenge online?
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How can I promote The Challenge in the neighborhood?
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What is a Champion?
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How can I promote my Challenge event in newspapers?
Step 3: Planning Events
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How do I plan Challenge events?
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Tell us how you've made The Challenge successful in your community—through colleges and universities, churches, groups and more. Your stories can serve as inspiration to others. Let's join together to create smarter, healthier lifestyles.
TELL US YOUR STORY
A FINAL WORD
Thanks for being involved in The 50 Million Pound Challenge. This is an historic opportunity to create positive change, and we're glad you're part of our community. Be healthy and happy—and remember to always have fun.
Give up the pounds, not the fight.
Step 1: Lead The Way
How can I keep my team motivated?
As a Challenge Leader, your team looks to you for guidance and inspiration. There are lots of ways to keep them motivated. Communication is critical. Make sure everyone's in the know and up-to-date on news and progress. Celebrate victories great and small as a team. Stay connected and supportive. You can find helpful team-building tips and more in the
Step 1: Lead The Way tools section.
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How can I keep track of all my team members?
Send group emails or hold team conference calls. Plus, organize regular meetings and talks—including a weekly weight update.
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How can I get organizations like my church involved?
Community organizations like your church are great sources for spreading the word about The Challenge and recruiting new members. The
Pulpit Announcements tool is a convenient, customizable way to inform people. You can also use the
Team Recruitment Form for adding members. Even the
Challenge Brochure can help spark interest with friends, family and acquaintances.
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Step 2: Reach Out and Promote
How can I spread news about The Challenge?
For basic tips, view the tools in Step 1: Lead The Way. But when you're ready to move to the next level, there are more tools to consider. The
Press Release can be customized and shared with people you know or the media too. In the beginning, keep the messages simple. Use tools like the
Fact Sheet,
Top Ten Tips & Tools and
Dr. Ian's Bio to generate interest.
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How can I promote The Challenge online?
We offer
website banners in a variety of sizes for your efforts. Whether it's your personal website, a community website or more, it's easy to create an online presence for The Challenge.
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How can I promote The Challenge in the neighborhood?
When you want to spread the word across the street and around the block, try the
Press Release and
Flyer. The tools are customizable and easy to use. Both are great ways to spark big interest with little effort.
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What is a Champion?
Dr. Ian and State Farm have identified an incredible group of VIPs willing to get involved with The Challenge. The Champions include celebrities from sports and entertainment, political leaders, corporations and more. View the
Champions List to see the current lineup.
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How can I promote my Challenge event in newspapers?
Local newspapers and other print media are terrific ways to spread the word about your Challenge event. In fact, you'll often find them to be very eager and willing to support this historic initiative. Use the
Print Ads to customize your message for publication. Be sure to coordinate with the newspaper to confirm and deliver their specific needs.
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Step 3: Planning Events
How do I plan Challenge events?
Before you get ready to plan your Challenge event, think about what you want to accomplish. Maybe your goal is to get a certain amount of registrants or to get other organizations involved with your event in order to spread the word even more. Setting some clear goals of what you want to accomplish will only help you make your Challenge event a success. Start with the
Event-Planning Tips in the Step 3: Planning Events tools section.
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