Thank you for joining us this walk season! As a Team Captain, you play a critical role in raising the funds needed for research, to support patients, raise awareness, and ultimately find a cure for scleroderma. Here are a few ways you and your team can kickstart your fundraising!

Email/Social Media - Sending emails and posting on social media are great ways to ask for support and start fundraising. Be sure to include your fundraising link to ask for support and start fundraising.

Matching Gifts - Many employers match employees' charitable donations. Ask your manager or HR department if they have a matching gift program and ask team members to do the same.

Your Participant Center - When you log in on your walk's website, you can access your Participant Center. There you can customize your personal page, send emails and see your progress.

Community Fundraisers - From car washes to bake sales to coin collection jars, there are hundreds of creative ways to raise money!

Your Network - Make a list of people you could reach out to, then craft your message. You'll find some sample language on the next page to get you started. People you may want to reach out to include: Family, co-workers and classmates, business associates, customers and vendors, companies you patronize (e.g. your dry cleaner or doctor), your social media network.

Good luck with your fundraising, and thank you for being a part of this incredible community!