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The Paddle Georgia 2013 Canoe-a-thon
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We’re
expecting this to be our best journey yet, so loosen up those muscles,
ready the dry bags and get ready to shove off! BUT FIRST…go
out and raise some money for Georgia River Network (GRN),and Flint
Riverkeeper through the Paddle Georgia Canoe-a-thon! Be Eligible for Paddle Georgia 2014 PRIORITY REGISTRATIONCanoe-A-Thon 2013 participants will be eligible for a very special reward for helping us accomplish two important goals of Paddle Georgia--introducing more people to our beautiful rivers and raising more money to protect these precious resources. Canoe-A-Thon 2013 participants who raise at least $200* will be eligible to register for Paddle Georgia 2014 during a special PRIORITY REGISTRATION period before regular open registration begins in Feb. 2014 for Paddle Georgia 2014 – our 10 Year Anniversary Trip and return to the Chattahoochee River where it all began. Read the rules for the priority registration here. Paddle Georgia participants who raise at least $550 are eligible to have their registration fee reimbursed. Paddle
Georgia Canoe-a-thon Prizes! GRAND PRIZE:Dagger Zydeco 9 OR a $400 store credit for any regularly priced boat from The Outside World Other Prizes:-Paddle Trip on the Chestatee River for four |
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We have made it easier than ever to solicit donations from friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and, yes, even strangers by signing-up for First Giving, an online service for event-based fundraising. Here’s how it works:
Option 1 - Raise Funds Online (of course, the best option):
1. Go to http://www.firstgiving.com/garivers/paddle-georgia-2013
2. Click on Join Now to set-up your account.
3. Create your account by completing all the screens.
4. Complete your very own fundraising page for Paddle Georgia Canoe-a-thon, complete with pictures. (Make sure you use jpg or gif files.)
5. Use the special features of your First Giving account to add photos, You Tube videos, link to Flickr or Facebook, or email all your friends.
6. Make your first gift (to yourself) to see dollars in your account (or ask your biggest supporter to make your first donation now)
7. Email everyone you know, pass the word in-person, make phone calls and direct everyone to your Canoeathon page to contribute online.
8. Watch the dollars roll in!
9. Email Davin at davin@garivers.org or call 706-549-4508 if you have any questions about First Giving or need help.
10. For those folks who prefer the old way, go to option 2, but keep us posted on your fundraising activities.
Option 2 - Raise Funds Offline:
1. Print out the Pledge Form(PDF) or use the pledge form sent to you with your registration packet.
2. Solicit donations on a per-mile basis. For instance, a $1 pledge would equal a $106 donation!
3. Collect money at the time of solicitation.
4. Mail checks in to Georgia River Network as you receive them or turn your treasure trove in to us when you arrive at Paddle Georgia 2013.
Prizes will be awarded to those participants generating the most money. Winners will be announced during the week of Paddle Georgia.
Virtual Paddler Canoe-A-Thon Participants
For those who cannot directly participate in Paddle Georgia, but
still want to support the event and Georgia River Network and Flint
Riverkeeper they can still participate in Canoe-A-Thon by being
a virtual paddler. You can set up your canoeathon page the same
way and tell people you will be with the other paddlers in spirit.
Click Here for Tips on How to Raise Money for Canoeathon
