GIVE BACK OR NOONE WILL LIKE YOU! RAISE $600/TEAM ($50/runner) BY APRIL 15
for ORU so teams can be credited prior to the Start. Captains may view off-line donations on their Captain's page (via the Online Entry, requires user name/password). View online donations.
Raise $4,800 to receive gift certificates from Old Spaghetti Factory or Sports Basement.
Top 2012 fundraisers: Sponge Bob No Chance, Netapp, Know Us By The Trail of Drugs.
Contact ORU if you would like to run for a transplant candidate. Print Pledge Form (optional).

GET STARTED WITH THREE EASY FUNDRAISING TECHNIQUES
1. Solicit online donations by telling your team story and sending the link to contacts.
2. Send text below via email to contacts soliciting donations online or by check.
3. Utilize Charitable Matching offered by companies to match the entry fee and/or donations.

SOLICITING CONTACTS VIA EMAIL WITH TEXT BELOW:
1. furthers the message about the need for organ donors.
2. invites others to become runners, walkers, volunteers or organ donors!
3. recognizes participants for helping to save lives.
4. is entertaining if humorous and heartwarming team stories are included.

SAMPLE TEXT FOR EMAIL OR FUNDRAISING PAGE (copy and personalize)
Dear ...,
On (date), I will be running (or volunteering) 194 miles through 36 cities and across the Golden Gate Bridge on team (name) with 11 friends promoting organ donation. During the Golden Gate Relay, known as California's Longest Party, passing the baton to my next team member will symbolize the transfer of an organ from donor to recipient. The GG Relay is dedicated to Katie Grace Groebner (born 7/16/02) who needs a new heart and lungs.

Please discuss your personal wishes regarding organ donation with your family. This will allow loved ones to make an informed decision if you become a potential organ donor.
Thanks in advance for your support of 110,000 Americans waiting for organ transplants.

PS Please run, walk, donate an organ(!), time (volunteers are needed even at 2 am, ouch!) or money online (include link to view team story and solicit online donations) or by check payable to Organs R Us, 570 El Camino Real, Suite 150-330, Redwood City, CA 94063. Please write (my team name) on the bottom of your check.

OTHER FUNDRAISING SUCCESS STORIES INCLUDE HOSTING
an auction, bake sale, bar night, casino night, clinic, dance, dinner, garage sale, lecture (lecturers available), night at the races or raffle.