Join Laura’s House in the health and fitness challenge to raise vital funds to support the programs and services that we offer to victims of abuse in our community.
With the social isolation and economic instability resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount and frequency of domestic violence is rapidly increasing. Orange County Sheriff (and Laura’s House Board member) Don Barnes reports that domestic violence calls for service have increased by 25% over last year at this time, and calls to our 24-Hour Crisis Intervention Hotline rose 28% in 2020. We are currently experiencing a substantial increase in women and their children seeking assistance, underscoring the urgent need for our services.
Laura's House is excited to host this 1st Annual fundraising event, with two weeks to register and 30 days to complete your challenge. Register from now- June 12, and begin the challenge June 13 - get out and bike, walk, hike, swim, or however you prefer to exercise in support of the Laura's House work to help those in need. Register as an individual, create your own team or join a team from anywhere in the world and watch as all of our steps, miles and pledges add up. Any kind of exercise and physical activity counts!
Join other generous and fun-loving Friends of Laura's House as we look to raise $50,000 for our vital domestic violence programs & services that we provide to the community including:
• Emergency Shelter
• Transitional Housing
• Counseling and Therapeutic Services
• Case Management
• Legal Advocacy
• Prevention Education
• H.E.A.R.T workshops for youth
• Community Education and Workshops
Sign up with a group of friends or join solo and make friends as we get some exercise while raising money for a great cause!
Your goals are simple:
1) Ask your friends, relatives, neighbors, and co-workers to donate as you work to hit your fitness goals.
2) Have fun!!
STEP 1: REGISTER and set up your account anytime between now and June 12. Once you register, you will have your own web page that will track your/your team’s combined distance and funds raised.
Registration: $30/participant (proceeds go toward your overall fundraising goal)
STEP 2: RECRUIT team members from anywhere in the world to join you. Decide together on your goals for distance and fundraising.
STEP 3: TRACK your steps/miles from June 13th - July 11th.
There are three ways to track your progress:
- Download the free Charity Footprints App
- Sync your fitness device (Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin, Google Fit, Misfit, Strava) or use the health app on your iphone
- Manually enter your miles on your event page
STEP 4: SHARE your fundraising page with others so they can support you through donations. Post the link to your web page on social media or send it in a text to friends and family.
CAMPAIGN CHAT
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