What’s with the cross country skiing chicken?
We have learned that the best way to raise money is to come up with a gimmick – In 2006, we had one participant promise to cross country ski in a chicken suit if his co-workers helped him raise the money for one of our events. He raised over $1,000 in 5 days. It can be done! Don’t feel like riding in a chicken suit? Build a team and create a competition. One of our Three Notch participants was having trouble getting people to follow through with their donations. During the ride, she sent out updates to her whole address book. She wrote a little about the ride, her progress, the challenge and she sent updated photos. By the time the ride was over, she had passed her goal of $1,000. Asking for money can be a difficult task. Participants should keep in mind that the money they are asking for is not for themselves. Rather, the money is for an organization that has been important to you personally, to a friend or family member, and that this is for a cause that you believe in. It can be don