Where are the 2012 Games going to be held? As of April 1, 2011 there is still no official word. Stay tuned!
NEW FOR 2012: For the 2012 U.S. Transplant Games every primary team member (recipients, living donors and donor family members) is required to raise a minimum of $250 to contribute to team expenses like uniform items. All team members should brainstorm of ways to raise their $250 in their own communities.
We each understand how important the fundraising and corporate sponsorships (and corporate match) efforts played in the success of the Team Illinois campaign to get to and enjoy the US Transplant Games. All of the reimbursements enjoyed by the team (lodging/hotel, registration, and travel) plus the great uniforms, jackets, pins, hats and strong communication efforts to include mailers, transplant center education, marketing pieces, team conference calls, meetings, etc. were the result of TEAM SPONSORED FUNDRAISING EVENTS held during the months preceding the Games.
So, since we have some time before the next Games, I would ask each of you to consider how you might impact the Fundraising efforts of the Team...whether it be by giving me the names/addressess of the key individuals of your organization to ask for sponsorships (many, many companies offer this as a benefit to their employees), telling me whether you have corporate match $ available at your companies, or if you are willing to either LEAD, HELP WITH, or ATTEND fundraising events over the next year or so.
We would like to have at least 1 fundraising event somewhere in the state every calendar quarter, possibly more than 1 running at the same time....
And while it stands to reason that each individual does not have the time, talent or desire to take a lead role with this type of undertaking, my hope is that each team member will support those events that are in their areas and BRING OTHERS! This is the key to this past year's success! We need to contact our business relationships, neighbors, friends, family and corporations for their help too.
Stay in touch -- stay tuned to the website -- and let me know how you can help.
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Suzanne Ruff of Team IL has written a book about her struggle to become a living donor. See more ..