I usually do my first fundraising diary for my birthday in January, but I've been reminded that there are people who might be looking for charitable donations for 2011. So, I'm here to tell you about the Hill Country Ride for AIDS. It is a 1-day ride (there are routes of varying lengths) that raises money for agencies that provide services for people affected by HIV & AIDS in Austin. There has been a huge amount of generosity around this place recently -- I was the recipient of one of the gift subscriptions & I am so, so grateful. And I am really glad that there has been a drive for others to get subscriptions. But I'm here asking for donations for another worthy cause. Here's my My Hill Country Ride page, come below the fold for more information.
So if we've met you know I have 2 big passions besides electing more & better Democrats - AIDS Walk Austin (for which I was the third biggest fundraiser last October) and the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, which I'll be participating in for the 12th time in April. I've been the top fundraiser for the Ride before & both the Ride and I have big fundraising goals this year. I want to raise $5,000 which is a crazy big goal for an individual and the Ride has a goal of $500,000.
The Hill Country Ride for AIDS. It is an annual fundraising event that has taken place annually since the spring of 2000. The Wise Giving Alliance, a program of the Better Business Bureau states that events should "return at least 60% of money raised for program activities." The Hill Country Ride for AIDS returns an average of 76%.The Ride was voted "Best Bike Ride" in the 2010 & 2011 Austin Chronicle Readers Polls. A Hill Country Rider summed it up for many when he said "The fellowship and commitment to the cause is so strong on this Ride, and the money goes where it belongs. I am so proud! I’ll be back."
Who wants to be my first donor for the 2012 Hill Country Ride? You'd be putting food on the shelves of a food bank that helps people who need it, subsidizing medicine for people who desperately need it, outreach and prevention. This ride helps people & I'm asking for your help to help them. Here's my Hill Country Ride page.
Oh, also - if anyone has any good ideas for me to decorate my helmet & bike, keeping in mind that I am not at all arty or crafty, I'd really appreciate it. I know there are arty & creative people here - if any of you can think of how I should decorate my helmet, I'll send you a gigantic hug. I'm really not good at this sort of thing, so I'd truly appreciate it.
But mainly, I'm looking for my first donations for the Ride. If you're feeling charitable &/or looking for a 2011 tax donation, here's my Hill Country Ride page - and thanks in advance.
And Merry, Happy, Jolly, Blessed holiday - whichever holiday you celebrate, I wish all people happiness & better days
