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5K Run/Walk Day - April 27, 2014

 

  

 
   Each week  we will share tips, ideas and stories to inspire you as you prepare for your Run/Walk.
Check in now and again, if you have any questions or need help getting your Firstgiving page started give the Center a call. 
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How to Create Your Firstgiving Page

 

  

 

 

First go to Fundraising Page  on our Website

 

Click on either Register to Run the 5K  or Register to Walk

 

It will bring you to a page like this :

 

                                    

Click on the big blue button that says FUNDRAISE which will bring you to  the next page which looks like this:    

          

 

 

 Here you will fill out your information and create a password for your account ( write this down somewhere !) then click the button that says "Next" to get to this page where you will register yourself , answer all questions then hit" next " 

 

The next page is where you can create a TEAM if you like , or join an existing team. If you anticipate having lots of buddies who will fundraise and walk with you you'll want to create a TEAM. 

 If you are only creating a fundraising page for your family you can hit the button that says I don't want to create a TEAM . The next button brings you to YOUR fundraising page ! 

 

 

Here's where you can personalize your page and tell your story. You can upload a picture of your child to the page if you like, A family photo or simply leave the photo alone & our Logo will be there by default.

As you tell your story you decide what you want people to know, some of us over the years have updated friends and family on our kids progress, shared how the Center has helped our family, and why you are asking for their support. You'll have the option to start your page off by donating to it yourself. I always donate 1% of my fundraising goal, this allows me to ask folks to consider matching that - It's not a huge sum ( $20.14) I always set my goal to match the year so this year I am shooting for $2,014 ! 

It really is very intuitive and simple. After you finish your page you can add contacts by uploading your e-mail address book , or entering addresses . Firstgiving will guide you through that process, once that is done you can send out an"ask" to friends, family and  coworkers. You can also use the URL  for your page to create a Facebook post - I have been pleasantly surprised over the years by the number of people who have responded to my Facebook posts and donated. Firstgiving will send out a thank you from you and tax receipts to those who have donated to you. I always share my thanks on Facebook for each day's donations - it sometimes spurs others to donate and keeps the cause in people's minds.  

 

So Lets get this party started ! You all have invitations now and driving directions! 

 

  

 Ideas for creating a team !
 
 
HOW TO CREATE A TEAM

Most of us don't like to ask for money from people -

but asking people to join you in supporting a

special organization that helps your whole family

 might be a little easier.

  • Teams are a great way to build your support system and thank those who are supporting you along in your journey with autism. 
  • Team members feel like they are a part of something special and that you want to include them in on your project, not just take their money. 

 

LET'S GET STARTED!

  • Create a team, name your team, and give it LIFE
    •  "Connor's Team "," Walking for Kurt"  " Nicky's Team" 
    • have a team mascot
    • print custom team t-shirts
    • Set a Team Goal and start a 'friendly competition'
    • Ask each person that commits to walk to get 1 - 2 other people they know to walk

Who to Ask:

Family, Friends, Neighbors, Co-workers, Teachers,

other parents of autistic children, Church friends,

Scout troops, Clubs, your Local Gym, Anyone who has a relationship with you and your child, Your Employer  

 

DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE A MATCHING DONATIONS PROGRAM? Do your team members' companies match their donations?

If you're not sure, ask your Human Resources Department or call the Center (we can do the leg work for you), and find out how to sign up the Center as a program recipient!   Many companies have these types of programs.  You could double your donations ! 

 

DO IT ALL ONLINE!

IN LESS THAN 15 MINUTES, YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE  YOUR OWN WEB PAGE TO SEND VIA EMAIL, SO YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY CAN SPONSOR YOU ONLINE or MAKE THEIR OWN PAGES.

 

For the WALK - Go to: https://www.firstgiving.com/arccm/walk2014 

For the 5K Run - Go to:

https://www.firstgiving.com/arccm/5K2014

 

 

Click on the FUNDRAISE Button on the right hand side

Follow the prompts to create a team 

 

PLAN PRE-WALK GET TOGETHERS AND/OR A POST-WALK PARTY - start training together by walking as a group once or twice a week or meeting at the gym; get together to design a special t-shirt logo... then, plan a barbecue or appreciation dinner to wrap up the day and celebrate!

 

Know Your Facts about the Autism Resource Center

-Remember, your own personal story is the most effective tool for recruiting team members, but they may like to know more so that they can help bring in other supporters who may not know you or the Center

 

Mission:The Mission of the Autism Resource Center is to support families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, to empower families to raise their children to be full members of their communities and become responsively independent and effectively interdependent, so that they are valued as gifted people and protected from harm.

 

Where the money goes:  Funds raised support the Family Fun Activities sponsored by the Center, to update volumes in the Resource Library, Informational materials sent to new families  and to provide families with educational programs.

 

What resources are available : Resource Library with over 1000 autism specific titles, support groups, socialization groups for teens, Sibshops for siblings, information and referral services and staff to be there for each and every call, educational workshops and conferences, Monthly Family Fun Days for children and for teens, Parent & Mother's Retreats, Family Fun Days at Camp, Camp Havvago, Our Holiday Parties & More 

 

                                    

    

 

 
 

  

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