Crewing is important, but so is fundraising

While the 3-Day season doesn't kick off for a few more months, there is an important topic that is under served by crew. We should fund raise! Yes, I said it. We should be raising money to support the event. I understand that we dedicate our time and commit to supporting walkers for 4 days. However, don't let the fact that there is not a $2,200 minimum stop you from raising money. Every dollar that you raise as a crew member helps to offset the cost it takes to feed you, track you, house you, and shower you (unless you don't take a shower all 4 days). If you add the fact that many of you got a discount for registering, it should be even more important to fund raise.

It doesn't take much to ask for a few dollars here and there. Ask folks to give up one month of their bad habit, like Starbucks. Add the fact that many companies match funds! You can easily turn $100 into $200. If you are out of ideas on how to raise money, ask your local CVC or even your captain. Some neat ideas I have heard in the last few weeks are sponsored dinners where portion of the proceeds are donated by the restaurant, quilts for sale that go to fund raising, garage sales where the monies raised are donated to the cause.

Not to brag, but to date, I have $2,500 in the bank for 3-Day. All I did was ask my company. Imagine what you could do if you just asked. The worst you get is "no."

Remember, in bad times, charitable institutions hurt more than in good times. People forget that there are still valid reasons to continue supporting worthy causes. Let us remind them that cancer doesn't stop just because there is a recession. Go out and get a $1 today. Tomorrow try for $2. Soon you'll get to $3. More often than not, you will end up with more than that.