provide relief and development assistance in some 80 countries, including the United States.
Walk on the Web
Photo: courtesy Jim Miller |
Story by Thomas Hampson/CWS
Long-time CROP Walker Jim Miller of Syracuse, NY, discovered how easy it is to raise funds online. In his own words, "I've finally reached the 21st century!" For 25 years, Jim walked in the Syracuse CROP Walk. For many of those years he was the coordinator of the Walk. Each year, he sent letters to his family and friends asking for support of his efforts. In 2005, Jim for the first time reached out to family and friends by asking for sponsorship through the CROP Walk online option. "It was easy, secure, and it worked! I raised a total of $220 online. Next year I know I can top $500!"
How does it work? If you have e-mail, you've got a whole new way to raise funds for your CROP Walk by using the online sponsorship option. Every Walker can:
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Create a personalized web page seeking donations or sign up with others as a team.
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E-mail requests for sponsorships to friends and family anywhere.
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Receive credit card contributions for their CROP Walk at our secure site.
For complete step-by-step instructions, go to the CROP Hunger Walk website, or call your CWS Regional Office at 888-297-2767.
WALK on the Web and help your CROP Walk make an even bigger difference!