• Goal: $50
• Action: Start your campaign week by making the first donation yourself. Show your commitment and set the tone for the rest of the week.
• Message: "I've started off my fundraising campaign for RMHC by donating $50 myself! Will you join me in supporting this incredible cause? Any amount helps!"

Day 2: Close Friends & Family - $100

• Goal: $100
• Action: Reach out to your closest friends and family members. Explain why RMHC is important to you and how their support can make a difference.
• Message: "I'm running the Chicago Marathon for RMHC, and I need your support! Today, I'm asking my close friends and family to help me raise $100. Even a small contribution can make a big impact!"

Day 3: Social Media Blast - $150

• Goal: $150
• Action: Post about your campaign on all your social media platforms. Share your story, your goals, and a link to your fundraising page.
• Message: "I'm raising funds for RMHC while training for the Chicago Marathon. Today, my goal is to raise $150 through the generosity of my social media friends. Can you help me reach my goal?"

Day 4: Work Colleagues & Acquaintances - $200

• Goal: $200
• Action: Approach your work colleagues and acquaintances. Share your campaign during lunch breaks, via email, or during meetings. ***Going on vacation and setting an auto-reply? If your employer allows, add this line at the bottom of your email. “You know what’s harder than going through your inbox after vacation? Running a marathon. I am running the 2024 Chicago Marathon with RMHC. Help me reach my fundraising goal of xx by donating to my page at: (Insert fundraising link).”
• Message: "I'm excited to share that I'm running the Chicago Marathon to support RMHC. My goal today is to raise $200. Can you help me by contributing and spreading the word?"

Day 5: Thematic Day - $100

• Goal: $100
• Action: Choose a theme related to RMHC or running and ask for specific donations. For example, ask for xx dollars per mile for your long run this week or $26.20 for the distance you will run on October 13th.
• Message: "Today's theme is 'Miles for Smiles'! I'm asking for donations of xx or $26 to represent the miles I will run this week (or on marathon day). Your support helps keep families close during difficult times."

Day 6: Matching Donations - $200

• Goal: $200
• Action: Find a sponsor or a friend who is willing to match donations made today, doubling the impact of each contribution.
• Message: "Great news! Today, all donations will be matched, up to $200! Your $10 donation becomes $20, and your $50 donation becomes $100. Let's double our impact for RMHC!"

Day 7: Final Push - $200

• Goal: $200
• Action: Make a final push by reaching out to anyone who hasn’t donated yet. Emphasize the urgency and importance of reaching the goal.
• Message: "It's the final day of my fundraising challenge for RMHC, and I'm $200 away from my goal! If you haven't donated yet, now is the time. Every dollar counts, and together we can make a difference!"

Total: $1,000

By following this structured plan and engaging different groups of people each day, you'll create a sense of momentum and urgency, increasing your chances of successfully raising $1,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities in one week. Give it a go!