Bring smiles to the faces of students across the country by participating in Pets in the Classroom’s Virtual Wellness Challenge! Join us as we walk, jog, run, and bike our way to raising awareness and funds for the Pets in the Classroom grant program – a program that provides grants to teachers to purchase and maintain classroom pets – an experience that not only brings smiles but also shapes the lives of students for years to come!
Have you heard about the Miles for Smiles fundraiser to support Pets in the Classroom?
Over the next 8-weeks, I am aiming to raise $50. But I can’t do it without your help!
Pets in the Classroom is a cause close to my heart because of the benefits classroom provide to students socio-behavioral development and the positive academic outcomes they support. Not only does the Pets in the Classroom program provide pets, habitats, and all the materials necessary to support classroom pets, but it also provides educational materials and financial assistance to teachers!
Will you consider contributing to my campaign? A gift of even $20 will go really far to achieving my personal goal of $50. If you aren’t able to give at that level, any donation will help! Miles for Smiles goal is to raise $50,000, so if you’re able to donate beyond my personal goal, I would really appreciate it. Your gift will go a long way!
Thank you in advance for supporting my efforts! I wouldn’t do this without generous friends and family like you.
P.S. The Miles for Smiles event closes on August 18, 2022. If you’d like to participate, please register at www.charityfootprints.com/petsintheclassroom. If you’d like to learn more about the Pets in the Classroom grant program, please visit www.petsintheclassroom.org.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Charity Footprints?
Charity Footprints is a social enterprise that connects fitness and charitable giving. We empower people just like you, to get fit & give back.
Our Virtual Races allow non-profits to challenge their patrons to run, walk or ride and raise funds just as they would in a fundraising walkathon. The best part - charities save over 45% in event and logistical costs. So, the dollars that you pay to register or fundraise, go farther.
What is the campaign registration fee?
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I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?
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Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?
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That said, there are things you can do to attract people to sponsor you. Adding a picture to your fundraising page, telling potential donors why this cause is so personal to you, sharing your fundraising page on social media, email, and chat groups.
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