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In this episode of Running to the Castle Sarah Zuk shares everything she knows about fundraising to run runDisney races. She shares information she knows as a runner who has been fundraising for years and has worked closely with charities that have bibs for runDisney races.
She shares places to search if you’re interested in running a runDisney race for a charity.
Sarah shares information about how fundraising works:
- Some charities have an application to sign up to run with them
- Other charities you can purchase the bib and sign up with no application
- Each charity will have their own fundraising goal and deadlines
- If you don’t make your fundraising goal the charity may not give you a registration link for runDisney
- You may have to put a credit card down to guarantee the charity receives their money either from fundraising or your credit card being charged
Tips to choosing a charity
- Choose a charity that you align with and are passionate about
- Make sure you think you can fundraise the required amount
Tips for fundraising
- Set up your fundraising page ASAP
- Write your story about why you are running for this charity
- Talk about running for a charity
- Tell your friends, family, and others about what you’re doing
- Garage sales
- Make crafts
- Make runDisney outfits for other runners
- Sell gently used runDisney costumes
- Post on Facebook
- Sending personalized text messages
- Do a “Sponsor a Mile”
- Ask your company if they match charity donations
- Mailing personalized letters via snail mail
- The amount of money requested: there are amounts that do better than others
Mistakes to avoid when fundraising
- Not setting up your fundraising page
- Not knowing fundraising deadlines
- Ghosting charities
- Don’t ask the charity to reduce your fundraising goal
More about Sarah:
Sarah Zuk is a professional with a diverse background in communications and
healthcare. She began her education at South Dakota State University before
transferring to Brown College, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in
communications.
Sarah gained valuable experience working for Clear Channel Radio early in her
career. However, her passion for organization and strategic coordination led her to
transition into the healthcare industry. Currently, she serves as an executive
assistant at a health care insurance company, where she excels in streamlining
processes and optimizing workflow.
One of Sarah's strengths is her ability to foster strong team relationships. Serving as a bridge between leadership and various departments, she takes pride in her
communication and collaboration skills.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Sarah has a deep passion for philanthropy.
She actively fundraises for non-profit organizations such as Make A Wish, Children's Miracle Network, Dragon Master Initiative, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, and most recently, the National MS Society. Through her dedication to helping others, Sarah demonstrates her commitment to positively impacting the lives of those in need.
In her spare time, Sarah loves engaging in various activities. She is a casual runner,
exploring local foodie-type establishments, and finds enjoyment in reading and
crafting.
Links discussed in this episode:
- runDisney https://rundisney.com or https://www.rundisney.com/plan-your-trip/disneyworld/travel-providers/
- Team runDis https://teamrundis.com/rundisney-charities
- Facebook Groups
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