Archive for the ‘ Fundraising ’ Category
Tour de Cure
My First Charity Bike Ride Hey, remember how I told you that I was going to go 50 miles in a charity bike ride to raise money for the American Diabetes Association? Well, the last four months happened, and needless to say I didn’t train at the level that I needed to make the 55-mile route […] Read More
The Goal is in Germany
Halbmarathon: Nürnberg Well, it’s official: my five months of Team in Training preparation will lead me to a half marathon in Nürnberg on October 3, German Unity Day. It’s the day that they celebrate the reunification of East and West in 1990. (Was it really that long ago?) I’ve never been to Nürnberg, so I’ll […] Read More
We Have Many Winners!
Fundraising Drawing Results Before I get to the exciting results of my first-ever fundraising drawing, I want to thank all of my donors for their participation, support, retweets and Facebook shares. Every bit of it is appreciated. Thanks to you, I’m 60% of the way towards my goal of $2,000. I can assure you that […] Read More
Fundraising: I Have Goodies for You
Maybe, just maybe, giving a tax-deductible contribution to benefit blood cancer patients and their families isn’t enough motivation for you. That’s ok: I have added incentives. For every $5 contribution to my fundraising efforts, you will get one entry into my Drawing of Fabulous Prizes. $5 = 1 entry. $10 = 2 entries. $50 = […] Read More
Putting the Fun in Fundraising
When you join a fundraising team like Team in Training, your first season is easy. Everyone is so proud of you! Of course they want to donate! Good for you! Here’s a check! When you return for a second season, they’re a little less enthusiastic. At it again, eh? Fundraising already? Didn’t I just give […] Read More
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