Asking for donations is never easy and it can leave even the most outgoing person with trembling knees. Just remember... the #1 reason that people give is because you asked them! People give to people – not causes – and your passion and enthusiasm for going Over the Edge in support of Special Olympics Texas athletes will inspire contributions.
Make use of our Over the Edge promotional graphics to tell your friends and family about your rappel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!
Who to Ask | Grand Total | |
Register and personally contribute $50 or $100. Your contribution sets the tone for others. | $100 | $100 |
Send an email to your friends, family and business contacts asking them to help send you Over the Edge with a link to your fundraising web page: | ||
Six generous friends give you $50. | $300 | $400 |
12 business contacts give you $25. | $300 | $700 |
10 family members give you $20. | $200 | $900 |
20 co-workers give you $10. | $200 | $1,100 |
Your company/organization/club matches your contribution. | $100 | $1,200 |
Dear [Insert Name]:
I am going Over The Edge to raise funds (and my heart rate) to support over 58,000 Special Olympics Texas athletes. I will rappel down (# of stories) at the (location(s)) on (date) and I need your help! [ Include personal story/involvement if applicable]
My goal is to raise ($ goal amount) or more in the next (# of days) (before I get cold feet).
Help send me Over The Edge by making a contribution to Special Olympics Texas on my behalf. You can send a check made payable to Special Olympics Texas directly to me. Please be sure to put OTE and my name in the memo line.
The easiest way to support my rappel, is to make a secure on-line donation by going to my personal fundraising page at (Insert personal fundraising page link).
This may seem like a challenge of a life-time, but it pales in comparison to the challenges Special Olympics Texas athletes face and overcome each day.
Thank you in advance for your support and encouragement.
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Family Members |
Community |
Child’s Sports Team |
Friends |
Social Clubs |
Vendors/Suppliers |
Co-Workers |
Fraternity/Sorority |
Child’s School |
Neighbors |
High School/College Alumni |
Colleagues/Competitors |