Do you need some assistance asking your friends and family to support your participation in the Run?

Here is an email template that you can use:

Hi Friends,

I wanted to share some awesome news with you! I am running in the Acera Insurance Run for L'Arche in April, and I need your support. 

L’Arche Calgary is a non-profit organization that supports people with developmental disabilities, providing them with a community of belonging! L'Arche Calgary has five homes and two programs where people with and without disabilities live and experience life along-side each other in a spirit of togetherness and mutuality. The Acera Insurance Run for L'Arche is an annual run that helps further their work in their community and larger society! We want our neighbors and friends with developmental disabilities to know that they are loved and a valuable part of our city! 

I have joined the mission to create a more compassionate world. Are you in? Please help me reach my fundraising goal of $XXX. And please don't hesitate to spread the word! Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference!

You can support my run here.
I'd also love to see you at the run on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 cheering me on, or even running alongside me!

Thank you for your support!!

Sincerely,
XXX

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Social media is a great opportunity to share the news about your participation, encourage donations, and raise awareness about L'Arche. Here are some sample social media posts that you can use to help get the ball rolling: 

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• Has tags to use:

  • #runforlarche #AceraRunforLarche # larchecalgary # yyclarche #support #sponsor # donate # Volunteer #run #yycrunners #WhyIRun​forLarche

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• "I am/ we are so excited to announce that I am / we are running in the #AceraRunForLArche. Help me/us meet my/ our fundraising goal of $XXX. This will go towards helping people with developmental disabilities for programming, housing, and so much more! Click here to donate. 

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• I need your support! On Saturday April 1, 2023, I will be running half marathon in the @Acerarunforlarche. Help me get to my fundraising goal of $XXX, which goes towards helping people with developmental disabilities. I can't do this without you! @runforlarche "

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• "I'm trying to raise $XXX for the #AceraRunForLArche, and I need your help! You can send your pledges to: xxx.com. Thank you so much! Your donation means the world! I can't wait to see you at the race! @runforlarche #donate"

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• "It's almost time for the #RunForLArche! I only need $XXX to reach my fundraising goal. Your pledges make all the difference! #donate #support # AceraRunForLarche "

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• "We are on a mission to create a more compassionate world. Are you in? Donate to support me in the #AceraRunForLarche"

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