Stress and Depress

I am very stress, and depress, it was on my heart to do this walk.  I didn't know about collecting the $1800 until after signing paper.  I know to read all information first.  I am praying that all will work out.  I have e-mailed over 300 people, but just received one donation.  I were banking on facebook, family and friends for the donations.  I just raised around $400.   I tried some businesses, but I haven't received anything.  I am praying to God that the donations will start coming. 

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Permalink Reply by diane crouse on March 13, 2010 at 9:21pm
Hi Katie
I am wondering if your problem is a computer glitch - i just tried to go to your avon walk page and could not find it - i found no Katie Feltus registered for any walk. Maybe you should check with your walker buddy.
Permalink Reply by Katie Feltus on March 13, 2010 at 11:24pm
Hi Diane,

Go to Avon Walk 2010 Houston-type in Katie Thomas. Please let me know if this works.

Thanks
Permalink Reply by diane crouse on March 14, 2010 at 12:26am
Hi Katie
found it! ok - so it isn't a computer glitch :)
so, if i can make a couple of suggestions - based on 4 previous years of walking -
first, try personalizing your page - a picture of you with your avon shirt on or out walking - also write something about yourself or someone that you have known with BC - tell why you are passionate about this cause
next - instead of having two identical scrolls - why not have the thermometer so people that go to your page know how far you have come on raising your money.
and one more - I dont like to have the amounts people people have given to show to everyone - several reasons for this - one is that people thinking about giving may go to your site and see that everyone has given $20.00 then they may go with that amount when they had originally thought about $50 or $100 and someone my only be able to afford a very small amount and they may not want the world to see that.

if you would like to check out my site (I am sure there are many that are much better) to see examples of what I mean. Also - sign your page!

good luck!
diane
Permalink Reply by Katie Feltus on March 14, 2010 at 1:06am
Thanks for the advice, I will look at your site.
Permalink Reply by Katie Feltus on March 14, 2010 at 1:26am
Diane,
I check your page out, it's real nice. I will use your suggestions, and some of your wording. Thanks again.
Permalink Reply by Patricia Hildenbrand on March 16, 2010 at 10:57pm
I feel your pain. I've been working on fund-raising since before Christmas and have just under $500 (with less than 7 weeks left). No one else in my area is doing this, so it's not like I can team up with others. I've been canvasing everywhere within an hour of here too.

Wishing you the best of luck.
Trish

http://www.avonwalk.com/goto/patricia.hildenbrand
Permalink Reply by Katie Feltus on March 17, 2010 at 12:10am
Patricia, will you be walking in Houston. I am so glad you wrote. I know it is many more like us who is having a hard time raising money. I am going to try to send out more e-mail and letters. I will be updating my web page, I hope this will bring traffic. My walk is April 10-11. I am wishing you luck too.
Permalink Reply by Patricia Hildenbrand on March 17, 2010 at 7:41am
No, I will be walking in Washington, DC May 1-2. Though it's disheartening to see so many struggling to raise this money, it's also relieving to know we're not alone. :)

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