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30 Trek Places Left
That's right we are about to be officially 'SOLD OUT' at 750 trekkers!
If you have friends, family or colleagues who are yet to book, let them know to book now or it will be too late!
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It's Time to Fundraise!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has been busy fundraising, especially those who have already smashed their individual and team goals!. Together you've already raised nearly $40,000.
Let's not stop there - we've got a long way to reach to our common goal of $250,000.
How is your fundraising going?
Every trekker is asked to fundraise a minimum of $250. That's only five $50 donations or ten $25 donations. Our top fundraising tip is 'just ask' - it's that simple! One of the easiest ways to fundraise is to write a short personal message about why your doing the Trek, why the causes are important to you, maybe a pic of your training and pop it along with your fundraising link on email, text or social media and ask people to support your endeavours with a donation.
Need some inspiration? Here is what some of our fundraisers are up to.
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Here's how the crew at Coulter Roache are doing it!
The 15 staff taking part in the Trek have come up with some great fundraising initiatives like selling healthy lunches and yummy snacks to their office colleagues, and office fundraising events such as a wine and cheese night and a Girls Night In.
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Shona - $500 to date
Shona is trekking as a personal challenge (having lost 30kgs!) and has found her family and friends really want to support her. She has found that sending personal text messages along with her fundraising link has worked well. She has also sent her link and her story to her Telstra workmates; who have also been very supportive with donations. "People love hearing the personal story and they love an opportunity to connect to community with their donations."
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George- $700 to date
Residing in Melbourne George thought fundraising for Geelong causes might be tough, however has found the opposite. "The reception to fundraising for a local event has been good. Some friends have holiday houses in Torquay and Aireys Inlet and like the idea of supporting local. Everyone knows I'm not a 'natural long distance walker' and I've been sharing my training photos and progress along with my fundraising link mainly on Facebook and the donations are rolling in."
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More ideas ..
- One trekker asked guests to her recent birthday to donate to her page rather than bring a gift.
- Another held an office cupcake morning tea.
- One team is organising a movie night at the Pivitonian Cinema, another is holding a movie night at home.
- Another is asking people to donate $1 per km, sounds more fun than asking for $40!
- There is also a garage sale planned for the end of March, double whammy - fundraising and cleaning out the house!
The key tip is just get started, simply let people why you're trekking, share your personal story, maybe some pics and ask them to support you with a donation. Don't forget you're fundraising for the Kids Plus Foundation and Give Where You Live Foundation, for further information or to learn how your donations are making a difference click below.
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Donations to the 2016 Surf Coast Trek assisted the Give Where You Live Foundation provide grants of $1.76 million to over 50 community programs over the past year including a $30,000 grant to 'The Song Room'.
The Song Room's program in Whittington Primary School encourages student engagement in learning through participation in singing and music, promoting personal expression, communication and confidence, while enhancing fundamental musical abilities and co-ordination of movement through learning and performing a repertoire of songs.
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Are you ready to Trek?
- Signed your Waiver? You will not be able participate in the Trek unless your Waiver is signed, sign your Waiver now
- Registered for the bus from Torquay to the Trek starting line at Airey's Inlet? There is NO PARKING at Aireys Inlet, register for the bus now
- Start training - join Mick O'Malley and the team at the Geelong Lawn Tennis Courts at 6.00pm every Wednesday for your FREE group training leading up to the Trek
- Get your feet checked with your FREE podiatry appointment with Total Care Podiatry - 5223 1531
- Start breaking-in those walking shoes
- Trek Packs should be ready for collection from the Give Where You Live office, 18 Myers Street, Geelong from Monday, 27 March and those who have ordered a mailed pack should receive them during that week.
- Keep your eyes on this newsletter as it will contain vital information as we get closer to the Trek.
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Trek Preparation - FREE Personal Training!
Make sure you're in the best possible shape to take on the Trek with our complimentary personal training program courtesy of Mick O’Malley, O’Malley Fitness. Join in this Wednesday at 6pm at the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club, further information here.
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