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The Paddle Georgia 2010 Canoe-a-thon
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We’re expecting this to be our best journey yet, so loosen up those muscles, ready the dry bags and get ready to shove off! BUT FIRST… go out and raise some money for Georgia River Network (GRN), the Broad River Watershed Association and Savannah Riverkeeper through the Paddle Georgia Canoe-a-thon! ***If requested, each individual
participant raising more than $430 will have their registration
fee reimbursed. Paddle Georgia Canoe-a-thon Prizes!!!
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We have made it easier than ever to solicit donations from friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and, yes, even strangers by signing-up for First Giving, an online service for event-based fundraising. Here’s how it works:
Option 1 (of course, the best option):
1. Go to http://www.firstgiving.com/garivers
2. Click on Get Started to set-up your account. Select Paddle Georgia Canoe-a-thon 2010.
3. Create your account by completing all the screens.
4. Complete your very own fundraising page for Paddle Georgia Canoe-a-thon, complete with pictures. (Make sure you use jpg or gif files.)
5. Use the special features of your First Giving account to add photos, You Tube videos, link to Flickr or Facebook, or email all your friends.
6. Make your first gift (to yourself) to see dollars in your account (or ask your biggest supporter to sign-on now)
7. Email everyone you know, pass the word in-person, make phone calls and direct everyone to sign-on to your site and contribute online.
8. Watch the dollars roll in!
9. Email Doug at doug@garivers.org or call Dana at 706-549-4508 if you have any questions about First Giving or need help.
10. For those folks who prefer the old way, go to option 2, but keep us posted on your fundraising activities.
Option 2:
1. Print out the Pledge Form(PDF) or use the pledge form sent to you with your registration packet.
2. Solicit donations on a per-mile basis. For instance, a $1 pledge would equal a $82 donation!
3. Collect money at the time of solicitation.
4. Email Doug at doug@garivers.org with a weekly total of your fundraising results. Doug will post off-line totals on the web, so all canoe-a-thon participants can keep track of the BIG GOAL - raise $21,000.
5. Mail checks in to GA Rivers as you receive them or turn your treasure trove in to Paddle Georgia when you arrive to participate on the journey.
Prizes will be awarded to those participants generating the most money. Winners will be announced during the week of Paddle Georgia.
