Fundraising Tools
The wonderful staff at Bruster's Real Ice Cream have graciously provided the following opportunties to help you raise funds for you as an individual or team.
Bruster's Fund Raising Opportunities
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H4H MARATHON FUND-RAISING INSTRUCTIONS
Here are some simple steps that can be taken to jump-start your fundraising efforts. Please be sure to read the instructions carefully.
1. Compile a list of potential donors. (Ask your spouse, parents, friends, family members, work associates for suggestions as to who should be on your list)
2. Begin to tell everyone in your circle of influence what you are doing. "I am running a marathon on behalf of a terminally-ill child"
3. Tell them why you are running. "I am running with more than 400 other runners. There is one runner for every terminally child in the greater Pittsburgh Region."
4. Ask them if they would like to help you change the life of a terminall-ill child and their family by giving towards your run.
5. Utilize our printable information piece to send out to everyone you spoke with.
6. Personalize your sample letter or email.
Instead of "Dear Sir," write "Dear Uncle Bob."7. Create labels with the following address for self-addressed-stamped envelopes. Label envelopes, affix stamps:
Heroes 4 Heroes Marathon
PO Box 45
Beaver, PA 15009
* These labeled and stamped envelopes go with your letter. Put both in an envelope and send them to everyone you can think of.
8. Utilize the online giving options via secure PayPal payment (any credit card accepted). Phone them and share your passion. Ask, "Would you be willing to sponsor me?" If yes, point them to your H4H micro site.
QUICK LIST OF HELPFUL HINTS
• Write your signature instead of typing at the end of your letter
• Hand address envelopes
• Include self-addressed stamped envelopes in each letter
• Include donor card with each letter
• Keep a detailed list of letters sent and contributions received
• Follow up with postcard or email within 2-3 weeks
• Send thank you notes within 2 weeks of receiving online donation notification or donations in the mail.
Send emails too! It’s OK to double up! If they got a letter, send an emails also. Everyone communicates differently, so reach out in both ways. Remember, each runner is asked to raise $500 towards the life of a terminally-ill child and family. Do your best.
Ask with passion!
Run with purpose!
Contact us for a packet on any of our other H4H fundraising ideas:
- Sponsorship per mile
- Corporate solicitation
- Hotcakes for Heroes
- Donation request forms
- Chinese auction
- Pet walk
- Email campaign for you or your team
UPDATES:
We are proud to announce that Kahuna Balloona will be @ Heroes4Heroes making balloon animals for children and adults during the event.
About Us
Do Something Heroic
Heroes for Heroes or (H4H) (Heroes4Heroes) is division of the Hero Program, which supports terminally ill children and their families by providing financial support where insurance does not.The Heroes 4 Heroes initiative was started to provide opportunities for everyday people to do heroic things to support terminally ill children. Regardless of what activity you enjoy, you can be a Hero for a Hero Family by sporting a H4H logo and raising funds during your activity to support the Hero Program.
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