Empowering amputees in life through sport. Get STARTed Fundraising Kit

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PERTH TO BROOME RIDE 18 MAY 17 JUNE, 2018 Thank you for supporting the Perth to Broome Ride to raise $50,000 towards the START Foundation Grant Program, which assists amputees to achieve their

Kerryn immediately understood the challenges faced by amputees and recognised sport as a tremendous way to integrate back into the community.

2 PERTH TO BROOME RIDE 18 MAY 17 JUNE, 2018 Thank you for supporting the Perth to Broome Ride to raise $50,000 towards the START Foundation Grant Program, which assists amputees to achieve their sporting dreams. START Foundation was established in 2013 through the inspiration of Kerryn Harvey, who became an amputee after a cycling accident. Kerryn immediately understood the challenges faced by amputees and recognised sport as a tremendous way to integrate back into the community. Kerryn will be riding from Perth to Broome in May 2018 on the back of a tandem bike, along with a team of supporting cyclists, to raise awareness and funds. I encourage everyone to join START Foundation in the fundraising campaign through this ride so we may all have a positive impact on the life of an amputee. Kerryn Harvey Every $15,000 raised will allow START to award a grant to an amputee to purchase a prosthetic limb or have equipment modified so they can achieve their sporting dream. The appreciation and gratitude I have for START for literally giving me a start is beyond words. It has been an absolute game changer for my life, so thank you! Liam Twomey - Grant Recipient Let's empower amputees in life through sport together!

GET INVOLVED Join us on the Ride! The Perth to Broome Ride covers 3,315 gruelling kms from 18 May 17 June 2018.

3 GET INVOLVED Join us on the Ride! The Perth to Broome Ride covers 3,315 gruelling kms from 18 May 17 June Led by amputee, and founder of START, Kerryn Harvey, a group of over 30 cyclists will tackle the heat and the distance, to raise funds for the Foundation. To join Kerryn on the 3,315km ride in 2018, please contact All Trails on Join us in a Virtual Challenge! If you are unable to join us for the Perth to Broome Ride, we invite you to participate in the event in your own way, in your own community! Set your own challenge of 3,135. It may be a fundraising target of $3,135 or choose your own activity such as running, walking, riding, paddling or swimming. You may wish to count the number of laps completed by your swimming group in a month. Achieve your challenge individually or as part of a team. It is entirely up to you to set the activity and goal. Be creative and get all your family, friends and colleagues involved! Next steps 1. Set up your Supporter &/or Team page 2. State if you are on the Ride or have created a Virtual Challenge 3. Create and describe your Virtual Challenge 4. Recruit your team of supporters & donors 5. Remember to enjoy your Virtual Challenge and celebrate your achievements as you raise funds toward the START Foundation Grant Program

CREATE A SUPPORTER PAGE 1. Choose your activity Perth to Broome Ride participant or Virtual Challenge 2. Visit our event web page: http://perthtobroome.everydayhero.

4 CREATE A SUPPORTER PAGE 1. Choose your activity Perth to Broome Ride participant or Virtual Challenge 2. Visit our event web page: or register now: 3. Click the Register Now button 4. Sign up to create an Everydayhero Account using your address, Facebook, Strava or Map My Fitness HANDY HINT: If you already have an Everydayhero Account please click 'Log in 5. Type in your details, and then give your page a name, and event date. HANDY HINT: If you are not participating in the event yourself but wish to manage a team page, you will still need to create a Supporter Page you may like to name your page Event Donations. 5. Next, add a profile photo, some words on your fundraising goal, and think about making a donation to kickstart fundraising! 6. Click the link on the event web page to connect with your fitness app. Options include - Fitbit, MapMyFitness or Strava Note: Alternatively, you can log your fitness activities manually using the link to instructions on the event web page.

5 CREATE A TEAM PAGE 1. Complete the steps in Create a supporter page 2. From your Supporter Page, click Create a New Team or Join an Existing Team 3. Create a New Team give your team a name, and then click Edit This Team Page to set a team page donation goal, edit your team story and set the team page photo 4. Next, invite members by clicking the Invite Members button. A pop-up window will appear allowing you to enter the addresses and to personalise the message in the invite. Each invitee will then receive an with a link to complete their registration and join your team. Alternatively, you can simply send your friends an with the link to the Team Page and they can click the Join Team button. 5. If instead of Creating a Team you want to Join an Existing Team simply click Join an Existing Team, search for the Team that you wish to join, and click the Join This Team button 6. Make sure you promote your team page, and request support by sharing your page URL through s (personal s are generally much more effective than groups s) and on social media. Make sure to let everyone know that every $15,000 raised will allow START to award a grant to an amputee to purchase a prosthetic limb or have equipment modified so they can achieve their sporting dream. 7. Good luck with your fundraising, and if you get stuck, please reach out to help@everydayhero.com.au

FUNDRAISING TIPS 1. Add a photo of yourself or your event to your supporter page to make more personal. 2. Don t set your fundraising target too low be bold and optimistic. 3.

6 FUNDRAISING TIPS 1. Add a photo of yourself or your event to your supporter page to make more personal. 2. Don t set your fundraising target too low be bold and optimistic. 3. your close friends and family first they are the most likely to kickstart your fundraising. 4. Once you have some generous donations on your page, next acquaintances and colleagues, local businesses and broader members of the community. 5. Use for direct requests for support. Group s are easy to ignore, so make sure every is addressed personally. 6. Use social media to let everyone know what you re doing. 7. In all your communications, let everyone know what you re raising the money for, ie, Every $15,000 enables START Foundation to award a grant to an amputee for a sports specific prosthetic limb or equipment modification. Through the grant program, more amputees will be one step closer to living a more fulfilling life and that s something I am immensely proud of. Kelly Cartwright Ambassador START Foundation s Ambassador, Kelly Cartwright, with grant recipient Luca

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES There are many ways to approach fundraising, such as: Set a target for $3,315 - $1 for each km of the challenge Raise funds individually or as a team Participate in a Virtual

7 FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES There are many ways to approach fundraising, such as: Set a target for $3,315 - $1 for each km of the challenge Raise funds individually or as a team Participate in a Virtual Challenge and choose your own activity such as running, walking, riding, paddling or swimming. Complete the 3,315km distance individually or collectively as a team. Register your spin class, cycling group or running or swimming club! Perhaps count the number of laps completed by your swimming group in a month. Matched giving many employers may match what you raise dollar for dollar. Alternatively, your workplace may donate to your fundraising. Morning/Afternoon Teas - at work or with social groups for gold coin donations BBQ - Organise a sausage sizzle at your local shopping centre or sporting club. Trivia, Comedy, Movie or Karaoke Night always lots of fun and can be themed to add another dimension Chocolate drive ever popular fundraiser in the workplace Raffles a stand alone or integrated activity Guess the number of lollies in the jar gold coin donation Give it up! - Quit chocolate, lollies, coffee, cigarettes or whatever your weakness is for a month and donate the money you would have spent to START. Get your friends in on the act as well by participating or sponsoring you for the month. Casual day in the workplace gold coin donation Garage or book sale always popular community events ebay sales de-clutter and auction off your unwanted items Sporting Challenge participate in events such as fun runs, bike rides, open swimming or triathlons, entering individually or as a team and seek sponsorship

8 CELEBRATE TOGETHER! START Foundation can assist you in promoting your fundraising events and recognising your contributions. Let us know what events START you FOUNDATION are organising and OBJECTIVES when, so we can let our support base know all about it via our social media platforms. Be sure to take photographs at your events, as these are always great ways to celebrate the fun experienced by those involved and fundraising achieved. If you would rather not fundraise through Everyday Hero, donations can also be made online or through direct deposit into START Foundation s bank account. Please visit our website for all donation details. Account Name: START Foundation Limited BSB: Account: Please state your full name in the transaction identification section. Or visit our website for all donation details. Contact us info@startfoundation.org.au Let's empower amputees in life through sport together!

TIPS FOR FUNDRAISING

TIPS FOR FUNDRAISING You ve signed up to fundraise for Red Cross Calling during March that s great! What comes next? Whether you are planning a doorknock, a public coin collection or an event of your own,