Rock-a-thon 2023

The Rock-a-Thon is our biggest, most important, and absolutely most fun (!) fundraiser of the year.
The 2023 RAT will be held this year at St. Luke's Parish Hall on Saturday March 4 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 major fundraiser and make it possible for our team to go to Appalachia.   ​

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

To meet our budget, we need to raise $78,500 before the summer. 
32% of our budget depends on a successful RAT.  
​This year, our budget needs the RAT to reach at least $24,500.  
Youth & leaders 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.  
​​Hours:  Youth 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!   ​

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RAT Participant Pledge Sheet & Instructions (click here)
Helpful tips:
- Ask for a lump sum, not a per-hour rate.
- 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 ~$1,100 per youth.