The Final Countdown
It’s almost the final countdown to the 130th Boston Marathon! From April 16-19, make sure to check your email and the runner portal every day for fun and inspiring messages!
Cross Your Fundraising Finish Line!
Now’s the time to make a big fundraising push and cross that fundraising finish line strong. To help you maximize these last three weeks, here are some fun and effective ways to rally support:
- 14 Day Challenge: Commit to something daily (push-ups, gratitude posts, running miles) and ask for donations to keep you going! Example: “I’m running 2.62 miles every day, donate $26.2 to support me!”
- Social Media Countdown: Post daily updates, donor shout-outs, or reasons why you’re running. A countdown creates urgency!
- Match a Mile: Ask friends/family to “sponsor” a mile with a donation (e.g., $100 for Mile 10, $50 for Mile 5). As a thank-you, write their names on your race-day gear!
- Race Day Dedications: Dedicate each mile to a donor or cause and share why it’s meaningful to you. “Mile 5 is for my grandma—who wants to own it with a $50 donation?”
- Flash Fundraiser: Set a 24-hour goal (ex., raise $500 in a day to reach your fundraising commitment) and promote it hard via social, emails, and texts!
Please email marathonteam@bwh.harvard.edu or call/text 857 505 1225 if you need anything at all over the next few weeks!
From start to finish,
Ali