RUN FOR A CAUSE!

A new and important part of CariFin – Team in Training for UWI International Half Marathon is trying to involve all team members in supporting the fund raising efforts for our special charity – The Lupus foundation of Trinidad and Tobago.

In the Urban Challenge of CariFin events 2008 we had tried to raise funds for the Lupus Foundation but it was felt by many that, the effort wasn’t good enough and we could do much better ($5 of the registration fee went to the cause).

CariFin – Team in training for UWI International Half Marathon 2008 would like the members to use their involvement, participation and passion in this event to raise funds to donate to the Lupus Society of Trinidad and Tobago, the organization spearheading the assistance of those who are afflicted by this deadly disease.
There are many in our midst that are affected by this disease and are suffering silently. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys.
Every member of CariFin Team in Training would have the option to be part of this wonderful opportunity to help this cause. 
We will like you the members of CariFin Team in Training for UWI International Half Marathon to create a plan, to strategize and to be inventive, as we share simple fund raising tips, ideas for good letter writing, etc. in an attempt to raise funds for The Lupus Society

Fundraising Tips           
How to raise $1,500 in just six weeks:
Week 1:
•    Start by sponsoring yourself = $25.
•    Send out at least 25 letters and emails to friends and family (ask for a minimum donation of $26) = $650.
Week 2:
•    Follow up on your fundraising letters and emails.
•    Ask three additional family members (minimum donation of $26 each) = $78.
•    Ask five friends to sponsor you (minimum donation of $26 each) = $130.
•    Ask two co-workers to sponsor you (minimum of $26 each) = $52.
•    Check with your company's human resource department to see if they offer matching gifts.
Week 3:
•    Ask three additional co-workers to sponsor you (minimum donation of $26 each) = $78.
•    Plan a fundraising party with at least 25 people (e.g. 50% of split cover charge of $20 for a happy hour) = $250.
Week 4:
•    Ask five neighbors to sponsor you (minimum donation of $15 each) = $75
Week 5:
•    Ask your boss for a company contribution = $50
Week 6:
•    Ask three businesses you frequent for a donation (e.g. doctor, dentist, dry cleaners, etc., $37 each) = $111
Grand Total $1500