Thank you for being a Team Captain for this year's Strides for Stroke. A Team Captain holds the reigns of the team and helps lead the fundraising efforts. Below are some tips and fundraising ideas for your team, as well as information for the day of the Strides for Stroke.
This year, honor those with stroke by taking the $500 Team Challenge! If just 100 teams raise $500 each, the Minnesota Stroke Association will raise $50,000, which will help provide support services, community outreach, and educational programs.
Taking the challenge is easy:
Team total: $500!
If you, or someone you care about, has been affected by stroke, be sure to tell your employer about the Strides for Stroke walk and how much yo need their support. This often motivates companies to give money when they otherwise would not. Many corporations will make financial contributions to causes such as the Strides for Stroke walk when their employees, spouse or significant others are involved.
Your company may wish to sponsor your team. Ask them to give $125 for five walkers! Your company also may have a program set up to match their employees' charitable donations. This can be a great source of often overlooked funds. Usually, your employer provides a simple form for you and the Minnesota Stroke Association to fill out. As soon as you complete the form with the information requested and return it to your employer, the money matching your own contribution will be on the way!
To help you, your team and others, here are a few tips for the day of Strides for Stroke:
If you have any problems with your online registration (say you'd like to change your fundraising goals), please e-mail Andi for assistance.