Cesar Chavez Commemorative Virtual Activity Challenge
February 7 - March 31, 2022
Welcome to the Cesar Chavez Commemorative Virtual Activity Challenge, sponsored by the UCOP Latino Staff Association (LaSA). This event remembers and honors Cesar Chavez leading farmworkers on a peaceful 300-mile march from Delano to Sacramento to raise awareness of the farmworkers' plight.
Proceeds from this event will go to the LaSA scholarship fund benefitting UC Latinx students.
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Choose your option: Individual or team event. Each team should come up with a team name. If you are unable to walk/run/hike/bike, please consider doing the 30 activity challenge.
These categories symbolize the 300 miles that Chavez and other farmworkers marched. We are striving to make the activities accessible to people at all levels of ability. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to participate by emailing [email protected]
Step 2: Register and make a voluntary donation ($30 suggested) for individual or team for the virtual 3 mile/30 activity/300 mile challenge. Send via Venmo to @UCOPLASA. The event will take place from February 7- March 31, 2022. Register here.
Step 3: Track your progress and report it by March 31 using this tracking form. The Excel form has three tabs: One for individual mileage, one for team mileage, and one for non-mileage-based activities. Email the form and any photos you may have taken to
[email protected].
FAQs
Who is LaSA?
UCOP LaSA is the Latino Staff Association, an employee resource group that is dedicated to promoting the general welfare and interests of Latinx employees at the Office of the President. Membership in LaSA is open to all Office of the President employees.
Why are we doing this event?
In the age of COVID, we can’t get together to celebrate Cesar Chavez, so we want to do something virtual to celebrate his life. We also want to get our members moving, build community, and to contribute to the LaSA scholarship fund.
What is a virtual run/walk/hike?
A virtual run/walk/hike is an activity that can be done at any location. The 30 activity challenge is any daily activity that gets you moving or contributes to your wellness.
How does a virtual event work?
Participants can run/walk/hike to complete their 3 or 300 miles anytime, anywhere they choose between February 7 and March 31! You simply track your run/walk using an app or a pedometer. For participants choosing the 30 activities, just submit your daily activity (or activities) on the tracking form (third tab).
How do I register?
Register anytime between February 7 and March 31, 2022: Register here
Why should I do a virtual event?
The short answer would be because you're cool! If you need more convincing, the top 5 reasons would include:
Who can participate?
All UC employees and their families/friends. There is no age limit and there are no restrictions. So run, jog, walk, crawl, run alone, run (socially distanced) in a group, run with your pet, bike, hike, garden, do yoga or take an exercise class, play with your kids, wash your car, it doesn’t matter. Just get moving!
Can I complete the event with a group?
Yes! We encourage team participation.
Are any prizes available as part of the challenge?
We will hold a drawing for three prizes per category (3 mile run/walk/hike, 30 activity challenge, or the 300 mile run/walk/hike).
I’m signed up for the 300 mile challenge. Do I have to complete the 300 miles all at one time?
No, you and/or your team can complete it at your leisure. Just remember to track your run/walk/bike using a tracking app or pedometer and submit all your activities to the tracking form before the deadline.
What is the deadline to submit my activity information?
Thursday, March 31. Please also send any photos you may have taken to [email protected].
When will I know if I have won a prize?
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony/celebration:
Thursday, April 7, 12:00-1:00pm: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/93179433890; Meeting ID: 931 7943 3890
Still have questions?
Email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer any additional questions.
Proceeds from this event will go to the LaSA scholarship fund benefitting UC Latinx students.
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Choose your option: Individual or team event. Each team should come up with a team name. If you are unable to walk/run/hike/bike, please consider doing the 30 activity challenge.
- 3 mile virtual run/walk/hike/bike
- 30 activity challenge - Make an effort to get some movement every day – Examples: gardening, yoga (standing or sitting), exercise class (standing or sitting), playing with your kids, washing your car, etc.
- 300 mile challenge – Run/walk/hike/bike
These categories symbolize the 300 miles that Chavez and other farmworkers marched. We are striving to make the activities accessible to people at all levels of ability. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to participate by emailing [email protected]
Step 2: Register and make a voluntary donation ($30 suggested) for individual or team for the virtual 3 mile/30 activity/300 mile challenge. Send via Venmo to @UCOPLASA. The event will take place from February 7- March 31, 2022. Register here.
Step 3: Track your progress and report it by March 31 using this tracking form. The Excel form has three tabs: One for individual mileage, one for team mileage, and one for non-mileage-based activities. Email the form and any photos you may have taken to
[email protected].
FAQs
Who is LaSA?
UCOP LaSA is the Latino Staff Association, an employee resource group that is dedicated to promoting the general welfare and interests of Latinx employees at the Office of the President. Membership in LaSA is open to all Office of the President employees.
Why are we doing this event?
In the age of COVID, we can’t get together to celebrate Cesar Chavez, so we want to do something virtual to celebrate his life. We also want to get our members moving, build community, and to contribute to the LaSA scholarship fund.
What is a virtual run/walk/hike?
A virtual run/walk/hike is an activity that can be done at any location. The 30 activity challenge is any daily activity that gets you moving or contributes to your wellness.
How does a virtual event work?
Participants can run/walk/hike to complete their 3 or 300 miles anytime, anywhere they choose between February 7 and March 31! You simply track your run/walk using an app or a pedometer. For participants choosing the 30 activities, just submit your daily activity (or activities) on the tracking form (third tab).
How do I register?
Register anytime between February 7 and March 31, 2022: Register here
Why should I do a virtual event?
The short answer would be because you're cool! If you need more convincing, the top 5 reasons would include:
- An opportunity to support a great cause. All proceeds from the 3 or 300 mile challenge or 30 activity challenge will benefit current Latinx UC-enrolled students.
- Complete control over your schedule. Complete the challenge on your own time, wherever you want.
- To get moving. According to scientists, moving provides long-term, life benefits (social, mental, and physical).
- Connect virtually (or masked and practicing social distancing protocols) with other active-minded individuals also working to achieve their challenge goal.
Who can participate?
All UC employees and their families/friends. There is no age limit and there are no restrictions. So run, jog, walk, crawl, run alone, run (socially distanced) in a group, run with your pet, bike, hike, garden, do yoga or take an exercise class, play with your kids, wash your car, it doesn’t matter. Just get moving!
Can I complete the event with a group?
Yes! We encourage team participation.
Are any prizes available as part of the challenge?
We will hold a drawing for three prizes per category (3 mile run/walk/hike, 30 activity challenge, or the 300 mile run/walk/hike).
I’m signed up for the 300 mile challenge. Do I have to complete the 300 miles all at one time?
No, you and/or your team can complete it at your leisure. Just remember to track your run/walk/bike using a tracking app or pedometer and submit all your activities to the tracking form before the deadline.
What is the deadline to submit my activity information?
Thursday, March 31. Please also send any photos you may have taken to [email protected].
When will I know if I have won a prize?
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony/celebration:
Thursday, April 7, 12:00-1:00pm: https://UCOP.zoom.us/j/93179433890; Meeting ID: 931 7943 3890
Still have questions?
Email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer any additional questions.
