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How to Fundraise for Walk-n-Roll

Become a fundraising superstar and make a lasting impact in Cure SMA’s mission to cure SMA! Your efforts will fuel critical research, support life-changing programs, and empower individuals and families within the SMA community. Together, a better future is within reach for SMA. 

Supporting Cure SMA’s Walk-n-Roll through fundraising is a meaningful and impactful way to uplift individuals and families affected by SMA. With a few simple steps, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of those in the SMA community.

Get started today by following these four easy steps and exploring our comprehensive Tools & Resources to enhance your fundraising efforts and maximize your impact.  

A personalized fundraising page is the first step to your fundraising success! Share your story, why you’re participating, and set your fundraising goal. A personalized page can inspire others to donate, get involved, and support your fundraising efforts for Cure SMA.

  • Set a significant, yet achievable goal!
  • Make a meaningful self-donation to start your fundraising!
  • Update your profile photo and banner image for your page. 
  • Share your own Walk-n-Roll story and why fundraising for Cure SMA is important to you! 

 

Share your Walk-n-Roll fundraising page via social media, email, text message, and more! Let your friends, family, and colleagues know you’re participating and encourage them to donate, join your team, or both! Be sure to keep your network updated on your fundraising progress, too! 

Here are some tips to get you started: 

 
  • Update your profile picture on social media to include a link to your Walk-n-Roll fundraising page. 
  • Create your custom QR code in the DonorDrive app to receive donations on the go! 
  • Launch a Facebook Fundraiser through your Fundraising Portal and share your story on social media. 
  • Email your network to share your Walk-n-Roll fundraising efforts and how you’d appreciate their support! 

 

Your community is ready to support you—but remember, authenticity is the key to effective fundraising. Whether it's a casual coffee chat about donating or a heartfelt social media post, sharing your passion for Cure SMA is what truly inspires others to give. is the key to effective fundraising. Whether it's a casual coffee chat about donating or a heartfelt social media post, sharing your passion for Cure SMA is what truly inspires others to give. 

The most successful way to raise funds is simple: just ask. Share why you’re passionate about Cure SMA and explain the importance of their support. The more you ask, the more support you’ll receive—it’s that straightforward. 

  • Personal Outreach: Directly ask friends, family, and colleagues for donations. 
  • Social Media: Share your story and fundraising page on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 
  • Email Campaigns: Send personalized emails with a clear call-to-action and a link to your page. 
  • Events: Host a fundraising event, such as a giveback workout class, pickleball tournament, or dinner party. 
  • Group Activities: Turn gatherings like birthdays, game-day parties, or book clubs into opportunities to raise funds. 
  • Team Effort: Encourage friends and family to join you by creating their own fundraising pages. 

Walk-n-Roll unites the SMA community in your area to celebrate the collective impact you’re making for Cure SMA. The way you express gratitude and celebrate your success can inspire even greater support and make a lasting difference. 

Show appreciation to your donors and share your fundraising journey—it’s a powerful way to encourage others to get involved and support Cure SMA. 

Here are some simple yet impactful ways to thank your donors: 

  • Send a personal thank-you: A quick text or email when someone donates shows immediate appreciation. 
  • Post on social media: Share heartfelt thank-you posts and tag your donors to recognize their generosity. 
  • Maximize donations: Ask your donors if their employer offers a matching gift program to double their impact.