Rock-a-thon

The Rock-a-Thon is our biggest, most important, and absolutely most fun (!) fundraiser of the year.
The 2018 RAT was held this year at FUMC on Saturday Feb 10  from 9 AM to 9 PM.  

NEW TO THE ROCK-A-THON?

For those of you that haven’t done the Rock-A-Thon before, the premise is simple:  we rock in rocking chairs for 12 hours, with 5 minute breaks every hour.  Between breaks we rock, play games, get to know each other, watch movies, eat, and participate in sessions designed to help us learn more about the ASP trip and the people we will serve.  Many, many sponsors will support this fundraiser and our team.   ​Last year we raised over $37,000 with the Rock-A-Thon, and this year, with your help, we can raise even more.   Also, when you participate, you receive 1 hour credit for fundraising per 2 hours rocked, so you can get a maximum of 6 hours credit, or half your "hours" target!  ​

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

According to our budget, we need to raise over $117,000 this year. One-third of our budget depends on a successful RAT.  You should participate, even if you can't be there the whole time.  You can also use this time to do an appeal letter to friends and family to support your ASP trip.  

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RAT Instructions and Info 
Pledge/Sponsor Sheet
Sample Letter/Email

go get 'em!

- Ask for a lump sum, not a per-hour rate.
- If you asked for $25 last year, ask for $50 this year. 
- Don't be afraid to ask for $100, $200 or $500. This is our biggest fundraiser, you should do the biggest ask for this event.
- Tell them why it's important to you.
- Tell them the actual cost for the ASP trip is $1,050 per youth.
SEE THE SAMPLE LETTER for more ideas.