Fundraising
Once you have taken up the Pedal for Life cycling challenge, why not get started with your fundraising campaign! Click here to start your fundraising journey.
Each participant must commit to raising a minimum of $1,500 to support your
This $1500 minimum amount needs to be raised prior to the start of cycling adventure.
Funds raised by this event will support Cystic Fibrosis Associations programs for families living with CF.
The highest fundraiser will win a 12 month membership at their local Goodlife Health Clubs
(valued at $1000)!!
Getting Your Fundraising Started
The first step is to make a list of all the people, companies and groups you can think of who might donate to support your bike ride.
The people most likely to support you are those you know personally – friends, family, colleagues at work, business contacts and your employer. Asking people personally for a donation face to face is always more successful than sending a letter.
Work out who is most likely to donate and approach them personally. If that isn’t possible, try a phone call or send an email with the link to your personal online donation page (which you can set up after registering for the event), or send a letter.
Click here to view Queensland sample emails or letters.
Click here to view South Australian sample emails or letters.
Click here to view Western Australian sample emails or letters.
You can even personalise these with information about your story and why you want to take part.
If you are posting a letter to a potential donor, include a donation slip in case they prefer to mail their donation back to you instead of using the website.
Once you’ve approached all your personal contacts, think about businesses in your area or home town that might be willing to support you. Try to contact the manager in person or on the phone – this will be more effective than just sending a letter.
If you send out emails and letters and don’t hear back, it is worth following up again a couple of weeks later.
Once you receive a donation, don’t forget to send a thank you note and to let them know after the bike ride about your adventure.
Fundraising Events
Fundraising events are usually harder work to raise money than asking for direct donations, but can be an excellent way to raise publicity and funds after you have tried all of your personal contacts.
To support one of our team members who are participating in Pedal for Life, go to the Meet the Team page, click on their name and donate today, or you can mail your donation to the details below.
For more information on Pedal for Life, please contact:
Cystic Fibrosis Queensland
PO Box 2245
Chermside Centre
QLD 4032
Tel 07 3359 8000
Fax 07 3359 3380
admin@cfqld.org.au
