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GREAT WAYS TO FUNDRAISE!

Choose a Goal

Think about why you�re walking and how your fundraising will help these important causes. We suggest setting a goal of $100 or more � that�s ten $10 donations. Plus, when you raise $100+ you get a free Lyle�s Myles T-shirt. If you exceed $250 you get a baseball cap to go with it.

Recruit Other Walkers

Ask a few friends and family members to register for the walk and set their own fundraising goals. Think of creative ways to raise money together, or have a friendly competition to see who can raise the most money.

Send Out E-Mails

Contact potential sponsors via e-mail. Use pictures and words to tell why you are participating in Lyle�s Myles and how their contributions will help.

E-Mail Signature

Include a line in your e-mail signature letting your friends and associates know about Lyle�s Myles. Invite them to walk or pledge. Include a link to the Lyle�s Myles website for more information.

Talk to Your Co-Workers

Hang up a donation sheet and Lyle�s Myles poster by the copier, elevator, coffee machine or other high traffic area. Bring your donation sheet to a staff meeting or send an e-mail to your co-workers. See if your company can make a donation, or match the money you raise. (Check your companies policies first.)

Office Potluck

ave each of your co-workers prepare a special dish and donate it to an office potluck. Ask everyone who enjoys the meal for a $5 or more donation.

Voicemail Message

Add a line to your voicemail at home or work letting your callers know you�re participating in Lyle�s Myles and would like their support.

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Meetings

Hold a special meeting at work, church, business or volunteer organization. Lyle�s Myles volunteers will come and talk to your group about the race and why we are raising money for AIDS locally and globally. We�ll bring race materials and help people with registering and getting started with fundraising.

Special Occasions

Do you have a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion coming up? In lieu of gifts, why not ask for donations to Lyle�s Myles instead?

Good Old Fashion Letters

Mail a letter to everyone you know explaining your reasons for running/walking and asking for their support. Include a self addressed, stamped envelop and watch the checks roll in.

Host a Benefit Garage Sale

Clean out your closet, attic or basement, with the proceeds going to Lyle�s Myles. This is a great team activity!

Dinner Party

Cook dinner for your guests and ask them to donate to Lyle�s Myles what they would pay in a restaurant for a similar meal.

Talk it up!

Ask your doctor, dentist, hairdresser, grocer, or favorite business owner to support you. See if they�ll display a Lyle�s Myles poster at their office.