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Fundraising Tips

Fundraising can be easy. If you start today, you'd be surprised how easy it is to join the $1000 Club and more. To get you started, we have included some fundraising tips below.

• Be Optimistic
  Have a positive attitude. Excitement is contagious!

• Be Committed
  Make the first pledge to yourself. When others see your own contribution, they will be more willing to support your efforts.

• Ask Anyone and Everyone
  If you don't ask, they won't give! One of our top fundraisers told us that he asks everyone he knows to either join his team or pledge. Ask family and friends first, branching out is simple.

• Ask for a Specific Amount
  Set a goal. Tell everyone what your average pledge has been and ask him or her to beat it.

• Collect Your Pledges Up Front
  Collecting as you go will cut down on the amount of work you have to do after the Marathon.

• Host Your Own Marathon Strides Booster Night
  Send invitations, serve refreshments, have a representative from the MS Society speak…then ask for pledges.

• Company Support
  Hold a raffle. Ask your boss to donate a day off with pay as a prize. Hold casual or dress down days for MS. Ask for donations on payday.

Raise $500 in just 9 days!

Day 1 Sponsor yourself $25. $25 Day 2 Ask 2 family members to sponsor you $25. $75 Day 3 Ask 5 friends to contribute $20. $175 Day 4 Ask 5 co-workers to contribute $10. $225 Day 5 Ask 5 neighbours to contribute $10. $275 Day 6 Ask 5 people from your social or sports group to contribute $10. $325 Day 7 Ask your boss for a company contribution of $25. $350 Day 8 Ask 5 local merchants to sponsor you $20. $450 Day 9 Ask 2 businesses you frequent (doctor, health club) for $25. $500 It's that simple!

 

Our Mission : To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.

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