Start a Team!

What is a Juvenile Arthritis March (JAM) team?

A JAM team is a group of five or more people who are recruited by a Team Captain, usually a parent or family member of a child with juvenile arthritis (JA). Your team's goal is to recruit and raise funds for JA and be at Mall of America on Saturday, March 7, 2009 to have a great time!

What does a Team Captain do?

All Team Captains should try and recuit at least five team members. Once you've recuited your team make sure they're registered as soon as possible. Choose a team name, be creative! Then set a fundriasing goal - make sure everyone is aware of the goal. Next challenge each of your team members to raise at least $100 so they can each receive the official JAM T-shirt. Lastly, don't forget to particpate in the JAM team competitions and earn great prizes.

- Biggest Team

- Top Fundraising Team

- Most Team Spirit

- Best Team Theme

- Best Team T-shirt/Costume

How do I start a JAM team?

Register yourself for JAM and choose to "Start a Team." Once you're registered in the Kintera database you can start a JAM team by using online tools to e-mail invitations asking friends and family to join your team. Ask everyone you know. Encourage them to join your team. You can also make presentation at work or have a party at your home. Serve snacks or dinner and invite peope to join your team. And don't forget to head back to school; get your child's class or school involved.

How do I join a JAM team?

You can join a JAM team by registering for the event and choosing to "Join a Team" then scroll down through the list of teams on your right and choose the team you want to join! The Team Captain will then get in touch with you and keep you updated on your team's plans. In the meantime you should download the packet below and start FUNDRAISING!

Click on this link to view and print the JAM team packet!

Team Packet

Megan's Mob at JAM 2008! Megan is in the middle wearing purple. She is our 2009 JAM Ambassador.