Supporting Our Cause
Fundraising through Face of America not only supports our mission for serving our military adaptive athletes at this program, but also remains the single largest fundraising event for World TEAM. Without the support of our generous donors and sponsors, World TEAM would not be able to operate and carryout our mission of inclusion to the hundreds of athletes year round through our various programs.
Registration Fees and Fundraising Commitment Levels
- Adaptive Athlete: $40 Registration Fee / $250 Fundraising Commitment
- Active Duty/First Responder: $40 Registration Fee / $450 Fundraising Commitment
- Standard: $80 Registration Fee / $850 Fundraising Commitment
- Chairman’s Club: $80 Registration Fee / $2,000 Fundraising Commitment
- LeMond Club: $80 Registration Fee / $5,000 Fundraising Commitment
- Legacy Club: $80 Registration Fee / $10,000 Fundraising Commitment
- Youth: $80 Registration Fee / $400 Fundraising Commitment
- Virtual Rider: $0 Registration Fee/ $250 Fundraising Goal (to receive jersey)
Raise Funds with Confidence
- Personalize your fundraising page. All participants are encouraged to update their Face of America: Gettysburg fundraising page with personal content with personal content (photos, videos, etc.) Send emails through your User Center with a direct link to your page for donations.
- Get social. The best way to engage with your network is by using Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media to post personal appeals to friends, family and colleagues. You can use the forms, art and materials available for free download from our Fundraising Toolbox.
- Take advantage of corporate matching gifts. If you are an employee of a larger company, check with your human resources office to see if you are eligible for a corporate matching gift. Use our database to search companies that match.
Share our Annual Review, Rising to the Challenge, and our Impact Booklet with potential donors. Together, they tell the story behind the numbers: three events, 335 athletes (including 69 adaptive athletes), 41 travel grants, and lives genuinely changed.
Meeting Your Commitment
1. Fulfill Your Individual Commitment
Each participant is personally responsible for meeting or exceeding their individual fundraising commitment. Funds raised may not be shared or transferred between participants, including within the same team.
2. Secure Your Exclusive Apparel
Limited edition apparel is available to members of the Chairman’s, LeMond, or Legacy clubs. To guarantee your club gear and full benefits, update your fundraising commitment and reach your goal by noon on Friday, May 21 (Packet Pickup).
3. Team Donations Can Support Individuals
Team captains may allocate general team donations to specific team members at their discretion. This transfer process runs from May 3 through May 14, 2027. To request a transfer, the team captain must email World TEAM with the designated team member(s) and the general donation(s) to be reassigned.
4. Reach Your Goal by the Charge Deadline
All registered participants must meet or exceed their fundraising goal by Friday, May 14. After this date, any remaining balance will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. If your commitment isn’t met by that time, the credit card you provided during registration will be charged the remaining balance. However, you’ll still have a month to keep fundraising and earn a refund of this charge! Keep reading for more details.
5. Requesting Reimbursement for Auto Charges
If your account is auto charged after the fundraising deadline, you may request a reimbursement for any additional donations received after May 14. The reimbursement cannot exceed the amount charged. To request a refund, email info@worldteamsports.org by Monday, June 21.
Submit Checks from Donors
Mail all paper checks received from supporters to World TEAM’s finance office in Patchogue, New York. All checks must be received no later than May 4 to be added before the fundraising deadline. When mailing, please include a note as to which fundraising account should be credited. Alternatively, you may download, print and complete our PDF-format mailed check form to include with your check. All checks must be made out to World TEAM
World TEAM
PO Box 884
Patchogue, NY 11772-0884
Please note that checks are processed by our finance office in batches. So, please allow up to three weeks for processing and adding to your online fundraising page. Once the checks are entered, and are posted, you will receive an automated email listing the donation. Donors receive emailed acknowledgements only when they include an email address with their donation. Our non-profit organization mails acknowledgement letters for our larger donations, $250 or more.
Upgrade to the Legacy Club
Riders who upgrade their fundraising commitment level to $10,000 will be qualified for the Legacy Club and receive these exclusive benefits:
- Limited edition Face of America branded gear
- Limited edition Face of America cycling shorts
- Admission to our Chairman’s VIP Reception at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington on Friday, May 21
Contact Rob Cant to upgrade your fundraising commitment today and join the Legacy Club! To ensure all benefits, riders must hit their goal by noon on Friday, May 21 (Packet Pickup)
Upgrade to the LeMond Club
Riders who upgrade their fundraising commitment level to $5,000 will be qualified for the LeMond Club. Members receive the following exclusive benefits:
- Limited edition Face of America branded gear
- Limited edition Face of America cycling shorts
- Admission to our Chairman’s VIP Reception at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington on Friday, May 21
Contact Rob Cant to upgrade your fundraising commitment today and join the LeMond Club! To ensure all benefits, riders must hit their goal by noon on Friday, May 21 (Packet Pickup)
Upgrade to Chairman's Club
Riders who upgrade their fundraising commitment level to $2,000 will be qualified for the Chairman’s Club and will receive:
- Limited edition Face of America cycling or bib shorts
- Admission to our Chairman’s VIP Reception at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington on Friday, May 21
Contact Rob Cant to upgrade your fundraising commitment today and join the Chairman’s Club! To ensure all benefits, riders must hit their goal by noon on Friday, May 21 (Packet Pickup)
