»BeeWell For Life FAQs

What makes BeeWell for Life so special?
Unlike other sites where you can log miles and log your calories, or learn about healthy living, BeeWell for Life gives you an incentive to make those changes. Your actions earn points that translate into donations for three worthy causes: the American Diabetes Association®, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, and Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization™.

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How can I earn donations?

There are three ways to earn points for donations through BeeWell for Life:

  • You can log miles for walking, running or riding your bike. Each mile earns 3 points.
  • You can record your calorie intake using our calorie tracker. You earn 4 points each day you log your calories consumed, but you can only earn points by logging your calories consumed once per day.
  • You can complete wellness challenges such as “learn how to do a self-exam for breast cancer” or “add an extra serving of vegetables to your dinner today.” Each time you complete a challenge, you earn 3 points.

Each day you can log a maximum of up to 20 miles for walking, 30 miles for running, or 100 miles for biking.

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How many points is a mile worth?

Each mile is worth 3 points. A point is worth $0.10 in donations towards your selected cause, so each mile raises $0.30.

Note that if you logged miles during January and February, before the start of our new program, they have been added to your annual total as 1 point each ($0.10). Starting with the new program in March, Bumble Bee has increased the value of miles to 3 points each ($0.10 per point = $0.30 total per mile).

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How can I select a cause to earn donations for? How can I change my selection?

You can select one or up to all three of our partner causes to earn donations for when you register. If you select more than one cause, your points earned will be divided equally among the causes. You can change your choice of cause(s) at any time by going to the My Profile page.

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What happens if the monthly $12,500 donation maximum is reached?

In the event that the $12,500 monthly donation maximum is reached, users and causes will continue to accumulate points but this will not result in additional donations. They will be able to earn additional donations beginning the following month.

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What are the three partner causes in the BeeWell for Life program?

We are honored to support these three special causes that are making a difference in the lives of many.

  • The American Diabetes Association® is dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes and to improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Find out more.
  • WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is the only national organization dedicated to promoting women’s heart health through advocacy, education, and patient support. Find out more.
  • Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization™ provides immediate emotional relief via a 24/7 call center to anyone affected by breast cancer. Find out more.

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Do I need to be logged in to record my miles or calories consumed, or complete challenges?

Yes. You will need to be logged into your account in order to be able to track the miles you walk/run/cycle, record your calories, or complete wellness challenges.

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I don't like to walk/run. Can I log miles that are biked?

Yes, you can earn points for miles whether you walk, run, or bike.

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Is there a limit to how many miles I can log per day?
  • Up to 20 miles/day for walking
  • Up to 30 miles/day for running
  • Up to 100 miles/day for biking

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How do I earn points for logging my calories consumed?

You can use our Calorie Tracker on your Dashboard Page. You’ll earn 4 points when you log calories, but you can only earn points for logging calories once per day.

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How do I earn points for completing wellness challenges?
Wellness challenges encourage you to make healthy changes in your life such as "ride your bike instead of driving to the store" or "introduce a new vegetable at dinner." Each challenge is worth 3 points. You can complete up to 3 challenges a week for credit.

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Is there a limit to the amount of donations for a cause?
Bumble Bee has already donated $50,000 to each of our three causes for a total of $150,000. Each month, the BeeWell community has the opportunity to raise up to $12,500 in donations combined across all three causes. Bumble Bee has committed up to $300,000 in total donations for the 2012 program.

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What is a Monthly Rollover Bonus?

Monthly Rollover Bonuses are an exciting opportunity to earn more donations for your preferred cause(s).
By accumulating points, BeeWell participants can collectively earn up $12,500 each month for all three causes combined. However, if the maximum of $12,500 is not reached, the remainder will be up for grabs the following month as the Monthly Rollover Bonus. The charity with the most points for that next month earns it all.

For example, if participants collectively earn $8,000 for the month of January, the remaining $4,500 would be available in February as the Monthly Rollover Bonus. The cause that earns the most points during the month of February would earn the entire $4,500 in addition to what they normally earn with their points. So keep logging your miles, logging your calories consumed, and completing wellness challenges, to help your cause earn more!

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What is Bee Nutritious?

Your body needs the right nutrition to keep you on your active path. Bee Nutritious helps you do just that! Each week, you’ll find articles, helpful tips, and recipes from Willow & Stephanie and Chef Scott that are both nutritious and delicious. Read their latest articles here.

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Who are Willow & Stephanie?
Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh are the co-owners of C&J Nutrition, a nutrition communications firm and nutrition counseling practice based in New York City. Both Stephanie and Willow are registered dietitians with graduate degrees in nutrition communications, and backgrounds ranging from clinical nutrition to corporate wellness and health and nutrition writing. Find out more about Willow and Stephanie here

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