We are incredibly grateful for your support in helping us raise funds for breast cancer research. We promise that fundraising is fun and easier than you might think! 

• Donate to yourself first and ask others to join you. 
• Make it personal. Customize your fundraising page with your own story so everyone you share it with understands your purpose and motivation. 
• Mention it to everyone you talk to. Donations do not always come from where you expect them. Some people may say no, but plenty will say yes, so keep including your participation in The Hope Hustle in your conversations!
• Express your gratitude often! Thank your supporters often. Update them on your progress. Show them that their donation is making an impact on your campaign. And then thank them again.
• Follow up with those to whom you’ve reached out but haven’t heard from. Many people are happy to give but just need a reminder.

Sample Text

I’m participating in the Hope Hustle 5K on October 3 to raise money for breast cancer research. Will you help me reach my goal with a donation? Any amount makes a difference! [Your fundraising page link]

Sample Email

On October 3, I’m participating in the Hope Hustle 5K Run & Walk to support the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation and its mission to fund breast cancer research. This cause is important to me because [add a sentence about your personal connection or why you chose to participate]. I hope you will join me in supporting my efforts by making a donation. Every gift will help advance the research needed to improve treatments, save lives, and bring us closer to a cure. Thank you for supporting me and this important cause! [Insert fundraising page link]

Day 1: Donate $25 to yourself.

Day 2: Ask four relatives (parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins) to donate $25 each.

Day 3: Ask three friends to donate $25 each.

Day 4: Ask two neighbors or colleagues to donate $25 each.

THANK YOU!