YOUR FUNDRAISING GUIDE

YOU ARE NOW PART OF THE WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN, AND ALL OF US AT WINGS FOR LIFE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A VERY BIG THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

This booklet is designed to tell you everything you need to know to start your fundraising and also contains information about the charity behind the Wings for Life World Run. Whether you are going solo or fundraising as a team, there are countless ways to support Wings for Life.

Whatever methods you choose, always remember: Have fun raising funds.

WELCOME TO THE TEAM

TOGETHER WE WILL FIND A CURE FOR

SPINAL CORD INJURIES.

WHAT’S INSIDE

1. Welcome to the team 2

2. About us 4

3. How to start your fundraising 5

4. Inspirations and ideas 6

5. Tips to boost your fundraising 8

6. Get your fundraising kit 10

7. After the event 11

8. We are here to support you (Contacts) 12

ABOUT US

RUNNING FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T

with the knowledge that 100% of all entry fees and donations goes

directly to cutting- edge research projects. The more donations we receive,

the more research projects can be funded.

IT’S A RACE FOR EVERYONE

including runners and wheelchair users of all abilities, from beginners to profes-

sional athletes; everyone runs side by side for those who can’t.

A UNIQUE RACE FORMATfeaturing the Catcher Car, which is the “moving finish line” of the Wings for Life World Run.

The runners get a head start, and 30 minutes later the Catcher Car begins pursuit. Once it passes a runner, his or her race is over. There’s nothing like the adrenaline surge

when the Catcher Car approaches!

SPINAL CORD INJURY means more than being unable to walk.

It is one of the most devastating injuries and can have a large number of health-related

complications, including chronic pain and bowel and bladder dysfunction.

THE WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN

is a truly global running movement that takes place simultaneously all around the world. Participants start at exactly the same time (11am UTC), no matter if it’s

sunny or raining, day or night.

WINGS FOR LIFEis a not-for-profit foundation with a single

mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury. We fund life-changing research projects and clinical trials at renowned

universities and institutes around the globe.

MILLIONS OF PEOPLEaround the globe are paralyzed due to

a traumatic spinal cord injury. Car accidents and falls are the main causes.

It can happen to anyone at any time.

HOW TO SET UP A SUPPORTER PAGEAND START FUNDRAISING

STEP 4You could go solo or you could create or join a team.

STEP 5Let your Facebook friends and Instagram followers know you’re running for those who can’t and ask for their support. People can donate through your page, so you can make even more impact.

STEP 6Keep your donors up to date with your training, fundraising and race-day – and thank them for all their support.

STEP 7You’re joining a family of thousands of runners, all over the world, all with the same mission: To run for those who can’t and give hope to people living with spinal cord injuries.

STEP 1Log in in the top right corner at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com or create an account.

STEP 2Confirm your email address by clicking on the link in the verification email, which will take you to your page. Time to get editing!

STEP 3Edit your personal profile:

• Add a header and profile image

• Register for a Flagship Run or for an App Run (make sure you use your same username)

• Share your personal reason why you’re running – make it personal, make it powerful

• Set your fundraising goal (your registration fee counts as part of your donation, so set your goal amount above that – remember, 100% of all fees and donations go to spinal cord research)

• The barometer keeps track of your fundrai-sing and will let you know when you hit each supporter level

IF YOU NEED INSPIRATION AND TOOLS TO BOOST YOUR FUNDRAISING, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.WINGSFORLIFEWORLDRUN.COM

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE AND THE GLOBAL WINGS FOR LIFE WORLD RUN COMMUNITY

So, you know you want to fundraise for Wings for Life and have an idea in mind already, but you need some extra inspiration to hit your fundraising goal? Here are just a few ideas, but don’t hesitate to contact us – we have many more to suit your interests.

HOST A (BIRTHDAY) PARTY Just ask for donations instead of gifts. You can also organize a movie night, a sports tournament or a concert and make Wings for Life the beneficiary.

CREATE A TEAM AND ASK FOR SPONSORSHIPSInvite everyone you know to join you at the Wings for Life World Run! You can ask a company to sponsor you with a flat donation, or they can pledge support based on the distance your team completes.

INSPIRATIONS AND IDEAS

GIVE CLASSESAre you a yoga teacher, fitness coach or dance instructor? Perfect, you can give a special class for this good cause. (If you’re not, you can ask your gym or your club to host one.)

HOST A BAKE OR FOOD SALESelect your favorite recipe and bake or cook for our cause. Not your thing? Well, you could also put your unwanted household items to good use with a garage sale.

ORGANIZE AUCTIONS AND RAFFLESAuction off your special skills, or ask companies to donate items so that you can sell raffle tickets.

TIPS TO BOOST YOUR FUNDRAISINGSHOUT ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND WHY.Even if it’s just for fun, tell the world what your run and the money you raise will mean to those affected by spinal cord injury.

RUNNING SOLO?Rope in some mates and get them running and raising with you.

INCLUDE THE LINK OF YOURFUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNon your Facebook or Instagram bio and your email signature.

MAKE YOUR FUNDRAISING PAGECOLORFUL AND INSPIRING. People like to see why they are donating.

PLEDGE FIRSTand then ask your most generous friend to set the next benchmark.

TALK TO YOUR BOSSand see if the company offers “matching gifts.”

SHARE, POST, UPLOAD and that means everything you do, even when you’re just going for a training run.

GET FANCY.Fancy dress, that is. You’re running the Wings for Life World Run, you are already nailing it – so see if your supporters would donate a bit more if they got to pick what absurd outfit you wear.

SOMETIMES AN OLD-FASHIONEDDONATION BOX IS NEEDED.Where can you find one? Drop us an email at fundraising@wingsforlife.com

TAKE SELFIES! Post them on your

social media sites or send them to us and we’ll

share on our channels.

#WINGSFORLIFE #WORLDRUN

GET YOUR FUNDRAISING KIT Packed full with posters, stickers and a donation box, this kit has everything you need to make your fundraising a success. Please send us an email at fundraising@wingsforlife.com to order your starter kit.

REMEMBERWhen using the Wings for Life logo, please send the layout through to us (fundraising@wingsforlife.com) for sign-off before printing. Please also be sure to think through health and safety for activities when you’re planning!

AFTER THE EVENT

THANKYOU!

It’s time to collect and send in your sponsorship earnings. Here’s how:

ONLINEIf you have set up an online fundraising page, those donations will already be with us. Thank you!

OFFLINE If you collected sponsorship contributions the good old way, with cash donations and sponsor-ship forms, please send them to us with a note including your name and address. You can also send your donations to us by bank transfer or check. Please find our bank accounts and addresses at www.wingsforlife.com

To allocate your offline donations to your fundraising activity, please keep us updated on your fundraising plans and efforts so we can be sure to link your funds together, as well as alert you should a contribution come in. (Example: If you ask family and friends to make a donation in honor of someone, please alert us in advance.)

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOUPlease contact us any time! fundraising@wingforlife.com

For everything you need to know. www.wingsforlife.com www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com

Post about how you’re getting on. We’d love to hear from you. /wingsforlife /wingsforlifeworldrun

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