Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath
Fundraising Tips
Even if it's your first time fundraising, don't be intimidated. Once you get going you'll see how easy and exciting it can be. Remember the worthy causes that are getting you out there on your bike.
A Personalized Webpage
Each Trekker receives their very own fundraising webpage, which can be personalized with your own photo and message. By emailing your friends, family and colleagues your webpage link, they can donate easily online with a credit card. The system instantly generates a thank-you and tax receipt, so it couldn't be any easier.
Fundraising Pack
Once you have registered you will be sent a pack that will give you even more tools for simple success, along with a receipt book and pledge form.
One-on-one Support
We are here to help. Don't hesitate to contact us for even the smallest detail. We want to make your experience as rewarding as possible.
Phone 604.731.5864 or toll free 1.800.665.5864.
Email trek@bc.lung.ca
Some Tips to Get You Started
- Start early! The earlier you start, the more time you have to reach your fundraising goal. You can get that awkward first donation out of the way by making a contribution to yourself. This not only eliminates the intimidation of the blank pledge sheet, it also shows people you are serious about supporting the cause.
- Fundraising in person can be difficult if you're unused to asking for donations. Try using your personal webpage, emails, instant messages, or even letters to alleviate the pressure of face-to-face solicitations.
- Give something in return. Use your talents to give something back to your supporters. Have a bake sale, craft sale or contract out your computer expertise. Have a 50/50 draw, raffle off the incentive prizes you earn, or hold a garage sale. Or, dedicate a portion of your ride to a person of your supporter's choice. A donation can be made to you on behalf of someone your supporter knows has or had lung disease, or even a loved one they hope never contracts it.
- Put it in perspective: A donation of one cent per kilometre is a donation of $2. A donation of ten cents per kilometre is $20. Ask your contact to donate the amount of their afternoon coffee. Or, ask an ex-smoker to donate the amount they would have spent on a pack of cigarettes. Making people relate to the donation can make them realize how much they can contribute. Also, asking lots of people for small amounts of money can still add up.
- Ask everyone you know. The golden rule of fundraising is that you won't receive if you don't ask. So whether you ran into your second-grade teacher at the park, or you made a visit to your dentist, be prepared to ask for a donation.
- Don't forget to think corporate. Ask the businesses you frequent to support you and check out the sponsorship programs offered by your employer.