FAQs

FAQs

  • You can participate in the way that works best for you! 

    • By joining the Wellness Challenge in the YMCA app, you can track your progress toward 105 miles and earn the duffle bag prize

    • By signing up for the St. Jude fundraising team, you can share the St. Jude mission while working toward raising $105 to earn the t-shirt prize

    There are two great ways to participate—and one powerful mission to support. We encourage you to challenge yourself and sign up for both! 

  • No. All participants must register and track their activity through the YMCA app. Mileage not logged in the app will not count, and prizes will not be awarded to participants who do not complete activity tracking in the app by March 29

  • Donations will be tracked directly through your St. Jude fundraising page. All funds raised and progress toward your goal will be visible there. 

    • St. Jude prizes will be mailed to the address provided on your St. Jude fundraising page. 

    • YMCA prizes will be available for pickup at your home YMCA after the challenge concludes. 

  • Absolutely! All YMCA staff are encouraged to participate, model healthy living, and support our community partnerships. Staff should register and track their progress just like members. 

  • Mileage Conversions:

    25 Yard Pool

    • 18 lengths = 0.25 mile

    • 70 lengths = 1 mile

    50 Meter Pool

    • 8 lengths = 0.25 mile

    • 32 lengths = 1 mile