Gimp
05-03-2004, 02:54 AM
All the details of the Houston 24-hour Charity Marathon for the Lance Armstrong Foundation are starting to come together. The event will take place at Moffitt on Sunday, May 30th. You can play your rounds from as early as you would like to start (packages will be available starting at 9:00 AM), through the end of Heat’s Melee around 1:00 AM on the 31st (Melee details to come)! There will be prizes for the most rounds played and the most money raised for the charity. There will be some optional one round mini tournaments run throughout the day as well for participants ($7 per mini). The whole thing will come to an end with a bang with the MELEE!!!!
Every player that enters the event by purchasing the $25 players package will be automatically donating $5 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Here is what you get for participating in this great fun event.
Custom stamped Innova Champion Edition Teebird TL
Innova Embroidered Hat
Innova Mini Disc
Innova Sticker
24 Hour Marathon Sticker
An additional part of your entry fee will go to the charity as well, as the Houston stop is being run as a 100% charity event. Everything after expenses from the entry fees will go to the charity. Also by entering the event you can shoot for the now defunct Bass mini ace pot of $300 ($1 per round to join the ace pot)!!! The $1 entry will go to the charity and if no one has hit an ace during the day (yea right), the ace pot will go to the charity as well.
You can find more details on the national effort as well as a picture of the stamp at: http://www.discgolfersforcancer.com
You need to pre-ordered your package to guarantee that you will get one as we will have limited packages available at the event. By pre-ordering, you also have the option to buy some very cool merchandise at a discounted price.
$15 Champion Starfire (170-175g)
$15 Champion Glow TL Teebird (170-175g)
$12 Full color ROC "Dawn" (177-180g)
$12 Full color ROC "Moonlight" (177-180g)
All of the designs can bee seen at http://www.discgolfersforcancer.com/discdesigns.htm
THE DEADLINE FOR PREORDERS IS MAY 21ST!!!
Individual Fundraising Effort
The point of playing a ton of rounds is to get sponsorship and raise money for the charity. Get people to sponsor you at a per hole rate, per round rate, or a one time donation to the charity to support your effort. Also, there will be prizes for the most money raised locally, AND the top 5 players around the nation that bring in the most donations for the Lance Armstrong Foundation will win an Innova DISCatcher Sport basket.
Trust me, we all know someone who has been touched by cancer. Do your part today and help disc golfers make a statement by raising a HUGE amount of cash for cancer research. I have included fund raising tips and information about the charity below.
You can download a word version of the donation form at: http://www.discgolfersforcancer.com/Downloads/Donation%20Tally%20Sheet%2004.doc
Mini Tournaments:
Divisional one round mini tournaments will be held at 10:00, 1:00 and 4:00 ($7 per person, ace pot included). Plastic payout to the top 30% in AM and cash payout to the top 25% in pro.
Information on the Charity
The Lance Armstrong Foundation exists to help people manage and survive cancer. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the Foundation focuses its activities in four primary areas: public education and awareness, survivor services and support, groundbreaking survivorship programs, and medical and scientific research grants. Providing information, services, and support, the LAF strives to help all cancer patients through the challenging and difficult phases of diagnosis and treatment, encouraging each to adopt the same attitude that Lance Armstrong adopted in his own battle with cancer: "I am a survivor, not a victim." The Lance Armstrong Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Austin, Texas.
The mission of the Lance Armstrong Foundation is to help people manage and survive cancer. Our goal is to change and improve the world for cancer survivors and their loved ones. We want to reduce the presence of cancer on this planet; continue to define, refine and improve cancer survivor services; and facilitate the delivery of those services -- and a large dose of hope -- to the patients, their families and other loved ones touched by the disease.It's a tall order, but an organization that bears the name of the man who came back from cancer to win five consecutive Tour de France victories can aim for nothing less. The Lance Armstrong Foundation helps cancer patients of all ages in the following ways: Through medical and scientific research grants, we support research for better understanding of the disease, and ultimately, a cure.
Fundraising Tips
Remember, fundraising is not asking for money or a loan. You are asking as a disc golfer who is fundraising on behalf of cancer survivors everywhere!
1. Start out by creating a plan and a back-up plan
· Plan and organize! Be resourceful and creative when thinking of potential
donors, events and fundraisers that you can do.
· The best way to fundraise is to use a combination of techniques. Start by asking your friends and family first. Branch out by hosting a party, having corporate involvement, etc. Make a list of all the people you could approach, fundraisers and events you would like to hold, and the sponsored activities you could do.
· Make a calendar of specific fundraising goals you want to reach by a certain point in the year.
· Budget: don’t spend lots of time and money on an event or activity with only small returns.
2. Start early
· We all know that the early bird gets the worm! Better to ask now and keep following-up with a potential donor than to ask later and have one shot at getting a donation from them.
3. Educate your donors.
· About the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s mission and goals
· About cancer survivorship
· About your personal fundraising pledge and what personal reasons you
have for participating in the 24 Hour Disc Golf Charity Marathon.
4. Let potential donors know the benefits of contributing.
· An opportunity to help cancer survivors
· Make a difference
· A tax deductible donation
4. Follow through
o Send reminders and updates to potential donors on your fundraising progress and how far/close you are to your goal.
· Keep details of everyone who has supported you (and people who you’ve supported in the past.) This is good practice, and also helps you keep track of who you need to thank.
6. Recruit volunteers
· You may be surprised at how many people will be willing to help you raise funds. Try to involve everyone you possibly know. Many people you know - even casual acquaintances - will support your efforts and be potential donors. Cancer and cancer survivorship affect more than those diagnosed with the disease.
· Friends, family members, co-workers, fellow cancer survivors and
significant others can help spread the word about events you plan to host and soliciting donations.
· Approach your local Legion, Rotary, Lions Club, Veterans associations, Junior League, AAUW or other social clubs.
7. Give back to those who are giving to you
· Wear their logo, bake them cookies, send a personalized thank you letter
with a picture of you at Marathon event, see if the local paper will run an ad with a list of all your donors.
8. Ask BIG before going small (your boss and other big money)
· Suggest a higher donation if you know the potential donor is capable of
giving more. Most people won't do it, but there will be one or two who will because you asked and most will agree to give less than you initially asked (which will be ok since you started big anyway, right?)
9. Keep a positive attitude and remember why you are a Disc Golfer supporting cancer research.
· Remember that asking for donations will come with a lot of “no’s” but every “yes” will make it worth all the “no’s.”
10. The most important thing to do is ask!
· The worst they can do is say “no.”
Donors that you don’t know are still donors; it's OK to get donations from people you do not know. Just remember to thank them, as you do all donors. Carrying your fundraising letters everywhere you go may result in receiving donations in bars, the subway and from passengers in elevators in your offices or apartment buildings.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach Gimp at (832) 279-8084.
Every player that enters the event by purchasing the $25 players package will be automatically donating $5 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Here is what you get for participating in this great fun event.
Custom stamped Innova Champion Edition Teebird TL
Innova Embroidered Hat
Innova Mini Disc
Innova Sticker
24 Hour Marathon Sticker
An additional part of your entry fee will go to the charity as well, as the Houston stop is being run as a 100% charity event. Everything after expenses from the entry fees will go to the charity. Also by entering the event you can shoot for the now defunct Bass mini ace pot of $300 ($1 per round to join the ace pot)!!! The $1 entry will go to the charity and if no one has hit an ace during the day (yea right), the ace pot will go to the charity as well.
You can find more details on the national effort as well as a picture of the stamp at: http://www.discgolfersforcancer.com
You need to pre-ordered your package to guarantee that you will get one as we will have limited packages available at the event. By pre-ordering, you also have the option to buy some very cool merchandise at a discounted price.
$15 Champion Starfire (170-175g)
$15 Champion Glow TL Teebird (170-175g)
$12 Full color ROC "Dawn" (177-180g)
$12 Full color ROC "Moonlight" (177-180g)
All of the designs can bee seen at http://www.discgolfersforcancer.com/discdesigns.htm
THE DEADLINE FOR PREORDERS IS MAY 21ST!!!
Individual Fundraising Effort
The point of playing a ton of rounds is to get sponsorship and raise money for the charity. Get people to sponsor you at a per hole rate, per round rate, or a one time donation to the charity to support your effort. Also, there will be prizes for the most money raised locally, AND the top 5 players around the nation that bring in the most donations for the Lance Armstrong Foundation will win an Innova DISCatcher Sport basket.
Trust me, we all know someone who has been touched by cancer. Do your part today and help disc golfers make a statement by raising a HUGE amount of cash for cancer research. I have included fund raising tips and information about the charity below.
You can download a word version of the donation form at: http://www.discgolfersforcancer.com/Downloads/Donation%20Tally%20Sheet%2004.doc
Mini Tournaments:
Divisional one round mini tournaments will be held at 10:00, 1:00 and 4:00 ($7 per person, ace pot included). Plastic payout to the top 30% in AM and cash payout to the top 25% in pro.
Information on the Charity
The Lance Armstrong Foundation exists to help people manage and survive cancer. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the Foundation focuses its activities in four primary areas: public education and awareness, survivor services and support, groundbreaking survivorship programs, and medical and scientific research grants. Providing information, services, and support, the LAF strives to help all cancer patients through the challenging and difficult phases of diagnosis and treatment, encouraging each to adopt the same attitude that Lance Armstrong adopted in his own battle with cancer: "I am a survivor, not a victim." The Lance Armstrong Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Austin, Texas.
The mission of the Lance Armstrong Foundation is to help people manage and survive cancer. Our goal is to change and improve the world for cancer survivors and their loved ones. We want to reduce the presence of cancer on this planet; continue to define, refine and improve cancer survivor services; and facilitate the delivery of those services -- and a large dose of hope -- to the patients, their families and other loved ones touched by the disease.It's a tall order, but an organization that bears the name of the man who came back from cancer to win five consecutive Tour de France victories can aim for nothing less. The Lance Armstrong Foundation helps cancer patients of all ages in the following ways: Through medical and scientific research grants, we support research for better understanding of the disease, and ultimately, a cure.
Fundraising Tips
Remember, fundraising is not asking for money or a loan. You are asking as a disc golfer who is fundraising on behalf of cancer survivors everywhere!
1. Start out by creating a plan and a back-up plan
· Plan and organize! Be resourceful and creative when thinking of potential
donors, events and fundraisers that you can do.
· The best way to fundraise is to use a combination of techniques. Start by asking your friends and family first. Branch out by hosting a party, having corporate involvement, etc. Make a list of all the people you could approach, fundraisers and events you would like to hold, and the sponsored activities you could do.
· Make a calendar of specific fundraising goals you want to reach by a certain point in the year.
· Budget: don’t spend lots of time and money on an event or activity with only small returns.
2. Start early
· We all know that the early bird gets the worm! Better to ask now and keep following-up with a potential donor than to ask later and have one shot at getting a donation from them.
3. Educate your donors.
· About the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s mission and goals
· About cancer survivorship
· About your personal fundraising pledge and what personal reasons you
have for participating in the 24 Hour Disc Golf Charity Marathon.
4. Let potential donors know the benefits of contributing.
· An opportunity to help cancer survivors
· Make a difference
· A tax deductible donation
4. Follow through
o Send reminders and updates to potential donors on your fundraising progress and how far/close you are to your goal.
· Keep details of everyone who has supported you (and people who you’ve supported in the past.) This is good practice, and also helps you keep track of who you need to thank.
6. Recruit volunteers
· You may be surprised at how many people will be willing to help you raise funds. Try to involve everyone you possibly know. Many people you know - even casual acquaintances - will support your efforts and be potential donors. Cancer and cancer survivorship affect more than those diagnosed with the disease.
· Friends, family members, co-workers, fellow cancer survivors and
significant others can help spread the word about events you plan to host and soliciting donations.
· Approach your local Legion, Rotary, Lions Club, Veterans associations, Junior League, AAUW or other social clubs.
7. Give back to those who are giving to you
· Wear their logo, bake them cookies, send a personalized thank you letter
with a picture of you at Marathon event, see if the local paper will run an ad with a list of all your donors.
8. Ask BIG before going small (your boss and other big money)
· Suggest a higher donation if you know the potential donor is capable of
giving more. Most people won't do it, but there will be one or two who will because you asked and most will agree to give less than you initially asked (which will be ok since you started big anyway, right?)
9. Keep a positive attitude and remember why you are a Disc Golfer supporting cancer research.
· Remember that asking for donations will come with a lot of “no’s” but every “yes” will make it worth all the “no’s.”
10. The most important thing to do is ask!
· The worst they can do is say “no.”
Donors that you don’t know are still donors; it's OK to get donations from people you do not know. Just remember to thank them, as you do all donors. Carrying your fundraising letters everywhere you go may result in receiving donations in bars, the subway and from passengers in elevators in your offices or apartment buildings.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach Gimp at (832) 279-8084.