A FEW TIPS ON RAISING YOUR ADDITIONAL FUNDS…

A QUOTE FROM LINDA ARMSTRONG (LANCE’S MOM)

“UNTIL YOU ASK, THE ANSWER IS NO!!”

I HAVE EMBRACED THIS QUOTE THIS YEAR IN MY FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND HAVE BECOME A BIT MORE FORWARD IN ASKING FOR DONATIONS!! IT MAY NOT BE EASY FOR SOME, BUT IF YOU BELIEVE AND YOU EXPLAIN THAT YOU ARE RAISING $$ FOR THE LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION AND THAT CANCER WILL INVADE 1 OUT OF 2 MEN AND 1 OUT OF 3 WOMEN AND IT IS THE NUMBER ONE KILLER FOR THOSE UNDER 85 YEARS OF AGE AND IT DIRECTLY AFFECTS THREE OUT OF FOUR FAMILIES, ASKING BECOMES A LOT EASIER!! THERE IS NO ONE ELSE OUT THERE WITH THE DETERMINATION OF LANCE ARMSTRONG THAT IS DEDICATING THEMSELVES TO PUTTING AN END TO THIS TERRIBLE DISEASE. THE LAF NEEDS THE RESOURCES TO FIGHT THE BATTLES IN WASHINGTON, TO MAKE CANCER A NATIONAL PRIORITY AND TO CONTINUE WITH THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOUND AT WWW.LIVESTRONG.ORG FOR THOSE THAT ARE CONFRONTED WITH THEIR DIAGNOSIS!

SO ASK 10 FRIENDS FOR $10 APIECE TO RAISE YOUR $100

OR FIVE FRIENDS FOR $20 APIECE OR TWO FRIENDS FOR $50!!

YOU’LL BE SURPRISED AT HOW GIVING PEOPLE CAN BE!!

JUST ASK!!

A FEW OTHER WAYS…

· SELL SOMETHING IN YOUR GARAGE ON EBAY

· HAVE A GARAGE SALE

· ORGANIZE A CAR WASH

· ORGANIZE A DOG WASH

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES ANNOUNCED!!

THERE ARE PRIZES FOR THE TOP FUNDRAISER IN EACH RIDE CATEGORY:

· 5K WALK/RUN

· 10K WALK/RUN

· ½ METRIC (31 MILES)

· FULL METRIC (62 MILES)

INCENTIVES INCLUDE A NIGHTS STAY AT 4-5 STAR HOTELS, DINNERS FOR TWO AT THE FINEST IN THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY AND MEMBERSHIPS TO LOCAL FITNESS CLUBS!!

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HERE IS A LETTER IF YOU CAN DISTRIBUTE TO FRIENDS FOR DONATIONS:

Greetings:

I’m real excited to tell you about a cycling/running event that I have registered to participate in!! It is located in Santa Ynez, California (the cycling capital of the U.S. and home to the Tour of California’s time trial) and the event is a Gourmet Metric Century bike ride along with a 5 and 10K walk/run!! The best part is it is a fundraiser for the Lance Armstrong Foundation with 100% of the proceeds going towards cancer research, clinical trials and support and resources for those diagnosed with any form of cancer. I have committed myself to raise a minimum of $100 dollars for this cause and would be thrilled if I could raise even more! A little about the ride- there are two different distances so just about anyone can participate- a somewhat challenging ½ metric (31 miles, if you can’t convert kilometers to miles!!) and a challenging 62 mile route. The 5K and 10K (3 mile and 6 mile) walk/run is flat and scenic on the quiet streets of Santa Ynez. All this is followed by a four course gourmet luncheon, live music, horseshoes, volleyball (if I have any energy left) and a great chance to help a foundation that every day helps individuals cope with the news that they have cancer. A few statistics, 1 out of 2 men, 1 out of 3 women and four out of five families will deal directly with this disease!! It is the number one killer for those under 85 years of age! Lance could sit back and enjoy retirement but has chosen to make cancer a number one priority in Washington, D.C. and won’t quit until a cure is found!!

Your generosity is very much appreciated and I can promise that every penny that I raise will go straight to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Make your check out to the Lance Armstrong Foundation or a cash contribution is also welcomed! If you wish to donate online, go to www.thevineyardhouse.com , click on Jim’s Livestrong Challenge, then Donate to Jim’s 2008 Livestrong goal. When you fill out the form, in the space for company name, put in the rider/runner’s last name you are supporting along with challenge (Smith/challenge, example!) If you or any one you know is diagnosed, please go to www.livestrong.org for all the support and resources necessary to fight back and win your battle with this disease!

If you are interested in finding out more about this event, go to www.thevineyardhouse.com and click on the Jim’s Livestrong Challenge icon! Every dollar helps and your donation will help to get us closer to the cure!!

LIVEStrong,

LANCE ARMSTRONG FEDERAL TAX ID- 74-2806618

GOOD LUCK, THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING AND WE’LL SEE YOU ON SEPTEMBER 6!!