A Reminder: Send a Reminder.
With our fundraising deadline less than 1 month away (yep, you read that right – our deadline is July 2nd!), it’s time to really buckle down and surpass our fundraising goals. If you’re feeling like your fundraising has been moving slower than your 5th hill repeat on the west drive, it’s time to send a friendly reminder to your friendly donors.
The other day at GTS I was talking to a teammate who was expressing frustration about not having any luck with his contacts that he thought would contribute.
“Have you sent a reminder?” I asked.
“A reminder??”
“Yes, you need to remind people to contribute!”
“I hadn’t thought of that!”
“Duh!”
If you sent your fundraising emails months ago and the donations have stopped coming in, it’s time to send a reminder. I’m sure that we’re all aware what I call the ‘email blackhole’ – if something falls below the first page of your inbox, chances are it’s out of sight out of mind. You probably have hundreds, if not thousands of dollars out there waiting to be donated, but your message fell into the blackhole.
So, open up your original email, hit ‘reply all’ and get yourself back on the radar. I guarantee if you send a reminder someone out there will respond with a donation. If they don’t, let me know and I’ll make a donation!
Also, another friendly reminder – if you need help, email us!
Add comment June 9, 2008
Two More Events = Twice the Fun.
Ooopps! I forgot to include these in the latest news, but they look like a ton of fun! Dodgeball, anyone?!!!
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- What: Joe’s fundraising happy hour
- When: Thursday, June 5, 6:00PM
- Where: Red Sky 47 East 29th St. (Park & Madison), New York, NY 10016
Not since the Seinfeld/Friends hour has your Thursday night been so exciting! I’ve reserved the upstairs and roof deck which hold 150 people, so invite EVERYONE you know.
Drink specials from 6-9pm. $10 cover that will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Email Joe to RSVP: stofega{at}gmail.com
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- What: A DODGEBALL Tournament!!!! – hosted by Adam Lazarus
- When: Saturday June 14th, 2-7PM
- Where: The school yard of PS 9 on 84th st between Amsterdam and Columbus.
You’ve dreamed about it since the 4th grade!!! Made up of stuff you have only seen in the movies. Well here is your chance to finally live out your dream.
The draw will be 16 teams. (32 if there is a huge demand). Beer Prizes will be given to the winning teams. Every team will be guaranteed at least 2 games.
Each team will consist of 6 players with at least 2 being girls
Costs:
Registration per team: $125 (Max players per team 10)
Sign up individually: $20
To sign up a team: Please donate on my page: http://www.active.com/donate/tntnyc/adamlazarus
Email Adam: adamhlazarus{at}gmail.com
Add comment May 29, 2008
We’ve Raised How Much?!
Wondering just how all of your donations are adding up? Well, I just got news from Wendy at TNT that so far, our team has raised an incredible
$676,002.96!
That’s alot of dough, but it still puts us just past the half-way point to our goal of $1.2 million. With 8 weeks left until race day, there’s still time to reach and surpass our goal. Even if you’ve reached your minimum, please continue to fundraise and help our team raise the most money any TNT team has brought in to-date.
Thank you!
Add comment May 27, 2008
More Fundraising Events
These just in…more events from your teammates. Now that we’re all RECOMMITTED to raising those funds and finishing this race, get out there and support your fellow triathletes!
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- What: Katya & Mel’s Fundraising Extravaganza
- When: Thursday, May 29, 7:00PM
- Where: Banshee Pub
1373 First Ave. (at E. 74th St.), New York, NY 10021 US
There will be RAFFLE prizes (losers from the PJ Clarke raffle-here’s your second chance!), live music, and fantastic, perhaps heavy handed bartenders (me and Katya). As we all noted from the last social, it’s nice to see everyone while not swimming, running, biking, or otherwise sweating. Raffle prizes will include facials, bike accessories, jewelry, and much more!
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- What: Maureen White’s KARAOKE FOR KATHY!
- When: Thursday June 5, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
- Where: Iggy’s, 2nd Avenue between 75th and 76th streets
From Maureen: I am gearing up for the New York City triathlon again this year and want to have fun while fulfilling my fundraising obligation for New York City’s Chapter of Team in Training. Team in Training is this fantastic organization that trains people for endurance events in exchange for fundraising for blood cancer research.
The wanting to have fun part is where you come in. karaoke + open bar + friends = Fun!
This year is very special because I am honoring the one and only Kathy McBeth; friend, mother, wife, aunt, sister, daughter, blood cancer survivor, cancer patient counselor, dog lover, snow shoe-ing maniac, unofficial grand dame of Stowe, Vermont and all around remarkable woman. If you know her, it is hard to image the world without her. So please come and sing your heart out in her honor!
There will be lots of fun people, an open bar (did I mention that earlier?) and even a few enticing raffle prizes. Think of this post-memorial day gala as your REAL kick-off to summer! No, you do not have to sing, but yes, you do have to show up and give Kathy a hug, even if you don’t know her.
Please spread the word…all are welcome. More info will come later, but here are the basics.
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- What: Jose Stevenson’s QT Hotel Times Square Pool Party
- When: Saturday, June 7th, 5pm – 8pm (raffle drawing at 7:30pm)
- Where: Hotel QT – 125 West 45th Street (between 6th & 7th Aves)
Chill hotel pool and attached laid-back lounge – both areas have their own bars. NOTE: SWIMMING AND SWIMWEAR IS NOT REQUIRED!!! IF YOU WOULD RATHER NOT SWIM, HANG IN THE LOUNGE.
Check out the 360 degree virtual tour. (See Swimming Pool, Sauna/Steam Room and Mezzanine Lounge areas.)
Fund-raising:
There will be a raffle drawing held at 7:30pm. Prizes will include a free weekend at my house in Boqueron, PR (flight not included!!!), a weekend stay in the Poconos, an autographed copy of Heroes, Lovers and Others by Dr. Clara Rodriguez, a wine basket, a beauty and bath basket, a gin basket, and more.
If you can’t attend but would like to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society right now, please visit my fund-raising page.
The details:
No cover (but I hope you’ll donate something to the fund-raiser!) You can buy drinks at the cash bar (one in the pool, one in the lounge) at your leisure.
Swim bracelets (that permit you access to the pool, sauna and steam room) are $10 each, or you receive 10 with the purchase of a bottle.
Private bathrooms allow places to change. Valuables can be locked in a locker. Towels are provided. Rinsing showers are available, but private showers are not.
DJ Alize will be on the turntables from 5-8pm.
PS – to all my friends that think a party is not a party unless my parents are there… yes, they will be in attendance. And we’re throwing my dad in the pool!
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- What: Jordan Liebman & Jared Sakolsky’s Beer Pong Tournie
- When: Saturday June 14th
- Where: The Big Easy
Cost:
- $40 per person, which includes entry into the tournament, bud/bud light pitchers and well drinks.
- $30 per person, which includes bud/bug light pitchers and well drinks.
- $10 per person, which includes $8 pitches of bud and bud light.
Raffle Prizes: Along with the tournament winners receiving a grand prize, everyone can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some of the following prizes:
- 2 Peal Jam tickets
- 2 Warped Tour tickets
- Ann Taylor Gift Bags
- Duran Duran gift bag including autographed materials
- 2 one-month passes to any Equinox Fitness.
Add comment May 27, 2008
Where Do Your Donors Dollars Go?
With re-commitment only one week away (May 7th!), now is the time ask your friends and family to contribute. If you’re looking for a little something to spice up you messages to you donors, here is a some information about what a big impact that their modest donations can have.
What does a $25, $50 $100 or $1000 donation buy?
- A donation of $25 provides patients and their loved ones with FREE booklets that contain up-to-date information on their disease and help them make informed decisions about their treatment options.
- A donation of $50 makes possible a Family Support group with a trained facilitator where comfort can be found and experiences can be shared among patients and family members
- A donation of $100 helps supply laboratory researchers with supplies and materials critical to carrying out their search for cures.
- A donation of $1,000 makes possible one- on-one conversations with health care specialists who provide patients with information about their disease, treatment options, and helps prepare them with questions for their health care team.
Add comment April 23, 2008
Two Weeks ‘Till Re-Commitment
Re-What?! Re-Commitment is a policy that TNT has to ensure that you’re still on board. If you’re decided that maybe this Tri thing isn’t for you, this is your time to jump ship. But, we’re really hoping that you’re up for the challenge of finishing what you started, and so this deadline will be as easy running to the south west corner of the reservoir.
Here’s the deal: this week, you’ll receive a form from the TNT staff that you will need to fill out and send back to them by May 7th. If you’re in it for the long haul, but you haven’t quite reached that 25% of the minimum ($625), then TNT will charge the difference to you. This will be reimbursed to you when you reach your fundraising minimum.
The TNT office will be holding recommitment conference calls to answer any questions they have. These calls will be held on:
Thursday May 1st 3:00pm
Friday May 2nd at 11:00am
The number to call is:
Dial-In Number: (866) 546-6812
Conference Code: 8333102855
If you can’t call into one of these but have a question, please email us and we will do our best to help. If you’re having trouble, remember that there’s no “i” in Team — talk to your mentor, call the LLS office, email us. Go Team!
1 comment April 23, 2008
Fundraising Event: May Madness!
Wow, who knew that you with all this training anyone would have anytime left to plan a fundraiser?! But there are lots of them coming up, so here’s the rundown:
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- What: Chris Williams’ Comedy for a Cause
- When: Wednesday May5th @ 6:00PM
- Where: Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street
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- What: Silence Miriam (Weiskind) for 24 Hours
- When: Ongoing — Ends Friday May 9th
- Where: Cherry Tree, 65 4th Ave (Btwn Bergen & St. Marks), Brooklyn
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- What: Jason Villa and Carlos Wesley Present: Movie on The Roof
- When: Saturday, May10th @ 8:30PM
- Where: 184 East 2nd Street, Between A&B
Add comment April 23, 2008
Spring Fundraisers – Make Money, Have Fun!
April Showers bring May flowers…and springtime brings on a whole new excuse to get out to these fabulous FUNdraisers put on by your teammates. Here’s the latest….
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- What: Katherine Anderson’s Booze for a Cause
- When: Saturday, April 19th @ 8PM
- Where: Naked Lunch – 17 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10013 US
a fundraiser at Naked Lunch in the heart of the East Village
$15 at the door for: live music, drink specials, door prizes and a Ketel Vodka Ice Luge! For more information, see the evite. *MTV has generously donated prizes for our live auction!
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- What: Maureen Miller & Erin Murray present: Karaoke for the Cause
- When: Thurs, April 24 @ Iggy’s beginning at 7pm
- Where: 1452 Second Ave @ 76th Street
$10 cover gets you an open bar from 7-8p at Iggy’s Uptown (domestic beer and well drinks)
$5 to sing
$10 to make someone else sing ($10 to get you out of singing)
There will also be a raffle including:
- a coveted private one hour swim lesson with Earl
- $100 gift certificate to Iggy’s
- a guaranteed spot in the Century Bike ride Between the Waters
- $75 gift certificate to Molly Pitcher’s Ale House
- and many more
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- What: Dari Passarello’s Four Hour Open Bar
- When: Saturday April 26th, 4 p.m.-8 p.m
- Where: The Green Rock Tap & Grill –70 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ
(located right off the PATH Train exit)
Before we hit the Hudson River this summer….come to a fundraiser on Hudson Street in Hoboken at The Green Rock! $40.00 per person for open bar or just swing by to show your support for TNT !
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- What: Jennifer Netherton, Bryan Weber, Dan Sinni present $40 All You Can Drink!
- When: Saturday, April 26th 8pm – 11pm
- Where: Town Tavern –134 W. 3rd St., NY, NY 10012 US
Run, Bike or Swim down to Town Tavern to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s NYC Triathalon Team in Training.
$40 all you can drink for 3 hours.
In addition, we will be raffling off a $100 gift card. Who couldn’t use an extra $100 in their pocket??
All are welcome to join us, the more the merrier!!
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- What: Benefit, Booze and Bachelors
- When: Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9pm to 2am
- Where: Bar Nine, 807 9th Avenue, between 53rd and 54th Streets,
- Price: $10 at the door
- Hosts: Debbie Fink & Julia Gliner
Enjoy drinks, meet new friends, bid on ten of the city’s most eligible guys and gals.
Bachelor and Bachelorette auction at 11pm.
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- What: Mindy Rickert’s Hoboken Bar Golf Tournament
- When: Saturday, May 10, 4:00PM
- Where: Hoboken, NJ 07030 U
We are putting together a bar golf outing – with a twist. What exactly is bar golf? We’ll visit five bars and you can earn points for doing things that you would probably do otherwise – drink a shot, play bar games, ask for a phone number, kiss a competitor. You can choose to be in a foursome with your friends, or we can place you on a team (highly recommended!) Watch out for a few surprises along the way, including several hundred dollars in prizes from local businesses.
Join us on May 10th in Hoboken, just a short jaunt from the PATH for the city dwellers. Last-minute additions are welcome, but please RSVP if possible so that we can give the bars a head count. The cost is $20 per person and we’ve negotiated some excellent drink specials along the way. If you’re all in and would like to pay ahead of time, please visit my website to play with a credit or debit card. Otherwise you can pay at the start of the event.
The proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Mindy is participating in the Nautica NYC Triathlon in honor of her cousin, Ryan Waldheger, who recently passed away after fighting leukemia for most of his life. We want to support her in reaching her fundraising goal of $3,000.
**Schedule and Drink Specials to be Announced!
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- What: Brooke Dumaine’s 7-11 Community Days
- When: May 10th and May 17th – Two Locations, see below!
- Where: 7-11
People can try for a chance to win a $100 7-11 gift card, all they have to do is buy a chance to guess the amount of jelly beans that are in a jar on the table!
May 10th, 11:30AM-2:30PM
101-04 Metropolitan Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375
May 17th, 11:30AM-2:30PM
72-01 Eliot Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
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- What: Marne Loveman presents Marrow and Martinis
- When: Thursday, May 15, 6:00PM
- Where: Glass Lounge – 287 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10001 US
We will also be selling really cool Team in Training Buffs (a uniquely versatile garment wear it in up to 12 different ways for protection, comfort and FUN!) for $20!!
IMPORTANT INFO:
I am asking for a $25 suggested donation – you can pre-donate online here or you can donate at the door or not donate at all.
It’s more important to me to get more people into the national marrow database – if for ANY reason you don’t want to donate (whether you’re also raising money, have no money, etc), please come anyway.
If you’re in any way uncomfortable with the idea of donating marrow if you’re a donor match, it’s not mandatory. Again, please come anyway, we’ll put you in a little corner with all of the other non-donators. Free dunce caps will be available for you.
Add comment April 7, 2008
Slides from the Fundraising Clinic.
If you missed the fundraising clinics this month, you can download the powerpoint presentation here. It contains information on how to spiff up your fundraising site using a Rock You slideshow; tips on hosting an event; and information on letter writing.
Speaking of letter writing – TODAY is the last day for you to drop off your letters at the LLS to receive free postage! The LLS is located at 475 Park Ave. South, 8th floor.
And speaking of the LLS – Wendy has answered all your questions from the fundraising clinic and posted the answers in this document. Read it over – it contains a ton of great information!
Both these documents also live on the Forms & Docs page, so they’ll be easy for you to find in the future.
Add comment March 28, 2008
One More March Fundraiser!
This just in off the wire…one of your teammates is hosting a fundraising event this coming Monday night. If you like trivia, come join in the fun!
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- What: Oliver Moody’s Fundraising Trivia Night
- When: Monday, March 31, 8:30pm
- Where: Margarita Murphys, 591 3rd Ave between 38th & 39th sts.
There will be drink specials, great prizes, raffles and – seeing as how I’m quizmaster – great questions !!
Add comment March 28, 2008
