Fundraising Resources, Tools & Tips

Social media posts

Facebook Posts

  • Ride the MSU Gran Fondo with <TEAM NAME> on September 18 to support skin cancer awareness and research.

  • Did you know? Nearly 70,000 people in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. I am a proud participant of the MSU Gran Fondo, a non-competitive cycling event supporting skin cancer awareness, prevention and research. Join the fight against skin cancer by riding with us on September 18. Register now.
     
  • From downtown Grand Rapids to the lakeshore, I'm riding in support of skin cancer awareness, prevention and research. Join us at the MSU Gran Fondo on September 18 !

Tweets

  • Gear up against skin cancer! Ride the @MSUGranFondo on September 18.

  • Ride the @MSUGranFondo with us on 9/18. Ride the scenic 12, 25, 40 or 80-mile route in beautiful West Michigan.

  • 70K Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. Ride the @MSUGranFondo to join the fight against skin cancer.

Tips on asking for donations

The number one reason people donate is because they've been asked by someone they know. Here are a few fundraising tips to get you started!

  1. Share your reason to Fondo with your circle of friends and family. The fact that 100% of every dollar you raise goes directly to MSU skin cancer awareness, prevention and research is a big deal.

  2. Update your Facebook cover photo. Visit the "Graphics" tab to download a MSU Gran Fondo cover photo.

  3. Personalize your Race Roster profile page with photos and write about your connection to the mission. NOTE: If you are a returning participant, be sure to update any specific information you shared from last year's event.

  4. Tell others how their support can make a difference! Because of the MSU Gran Fondo, skin cancer researchers have:
    1. Discovered a promising new drug that could prevent the spread of melanoma,
    2. Identified drug combinations that improve treatment, 
    3. And conducted other promising research.

  5. Send donation requests through Race Roster. Click on the email icon on your participant page then add email addresses and a personalized message.

  6. Host an organized fundraising activity such as a bake sale or a jeans day. 

  7. Post about the ride on your social media networks! See the "Social Media" tab for a few sample messages to share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

If you have questions on how to update your Race Roster account, check out our FAQs.

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