Fundraising
FUNDRAISING TIPSDONATIONS
Fundraising Tips
SUGGESTED FUNDRAISING MINIMUM $55 ($1/FLOOR)- Set a personal or team fundraising goal
- Ask for a pledge per step or a donation to fight lung disease
- HONOR WALL AT CLIMB ATLANTA-If you are climbing in honor or memory of someone affected by lung disease we will post their picture with a note
- VIRTUAL CLIMBERS-If you are not climbing you can still raise funds for yourself or your virtual climb team.
- Ask your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and business contacts to donate to you or your team.
- Send an e-mail (this raises the most money and you can add your photo)
- Tell a friend by following the "Spread the Word" link on the Climb Atlanta Registration Page
- Send a letter about Climb Atlanta and why you are participating
- EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM-Employer matches greatly increase your fundraising efforts. Check with your employer for availability. The ALA-SE Region is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
- Follow up with your contacts. Keep good records of donations and thank those who supported you. Keep your fundraising web page updated so donors can see when you reach your goal.
- Hold a fundraising event such as a breakfast; bring in coffee & donuts at work for donations; have a 'take the stairs' day or 'dress down' day at work; hold a garage sale, game night or theme party; hold a coffee shop meet & greet; ask your gym to match your goal. GOOD LUCK!
STEP UP TO FIGHT LUNG DISEASE WITH THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
Your donation benefits research, education and prevention programs to fight asthma and other lung diseases. Step up for clean air and healthy lungs with the American Lung Association Southeast Region in its mission is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.- Lung disease is America's No. 3 killer responsible for 1 in 7 deaths
- 35 million Americans are living with chronic lung disease
- Occupational lung disease is the number one work related illness in the U.S.
- Lung cancer kills more people than breast, colon or prostate cancers combined
- Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer for both men and women
- 20 million Americans suffer from asthma missing work and school days
- Air pollution is the top environmental concern of Americans.
Take the climbing challenge and help us all breathe easier!
Sample Letter:
Dear Friend,
Give the breath of life to those fighting lung diseases! Support my efforts as I climb 55 floors to the top of the BentleyForbes-Bank of America Plaza on April 19, 2008 to raise funds for clean air and healthy lungs. I am taking this challenge to support the American Lung Association's efforts to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through research, education, patient services and programs. I have set a personal fundraising goal of $X. Please help me reach my goal by visiting my personal web page and following the instructions to make a secure online donation. I appreciate any contribution you can make. Your donation helps us all breathe easier.
Sincerely,
Climber
Donations
Team or Individual Donations
Donations can be made to a registered team or individual through the Registration Page. Choose the "Sponsor Participant" link in the sidebar and search by name. To make a team donation, please contribute through the name of one of the team members.
Participants have the option of setting up a personalized fundraising headquarters at the time of registration, and donations are also accepted through these pages.
