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So, you’ve signed up for Ride for Roswell and now you’re ready to make a difference! When you commit to Ride, you’re also committing to raise at least $200 for cancer research and patient care programs at Roswell Park.

Here is your guide to kick-starting your fundraising:

Make a kick-start donation

Donate to yourself to show your supporters your dedication

Set up your fundraising dashboard

Your fundraising dashboard is your go-to spot to start your fundraising journey.

Create a list of people to contact

To be a great fundraiser, you’ll need to ask your friends, family and neighbors in the most effective way possible.

Start sending personalized asks

Be honest about why you chose to Ride for Roswell. Then, make a list of EVERYONE you want to ask and send it out.

Fundraising Dashboard 101

Your fundraising dashboard is your go-to spot to start your fundraising journey.

Personalize your dashboard by:

Don’t forget, IceCycle is at Buffalo RiverWorks * The first 250 participants who raise $100 will receive another $100 in matching gifts courtesy of West Herr Automotive Group. $375,000 and counting! More than 1,000 people are al - ready committed to our mis - sion to end cancer. Will you come back? Jessica, a wife, mom and breast cancer patient. Who are the people closest to you who may be compelled to give? WHEN?February 14 - 18 WHO?All riders! WHAT?$5,000 in donationsmatched $1 for $1up to $250 per donationeach day! 1

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Don’t forget, IceCycle is at Buffalo RiverWorks * The first 250 participants who raise $100 will receive another $100 in matching gifts courtesy of West Herr Automotive Group. $375,000 and counting! More than 1,000 people are al - ready committed to our mis - sion to end cancer. Will you come back? Jessica, a wife, mom and breast cancer patient. Who are the people closest to you who may be compelled to give? WHEN?February 14 - 18 WHO?All riders! WHAT?$5,000 in donationsmatched $1 for $1up to $250 per donationeach day! 1

Adding your story — your why for joining Ride

Don’t forget, IceCycle is at Buffalo RiverWorks * The first 250 participants who raise $100 will receive another $100 in matching gifts courtesy of West Herr Automotive Group. $375,000 and counting! More than 1,000 people are al - ready committed to our mis - sion to end cancer. Will you come back? Jessica, a wife, mom and breast cancer patient. Who are the people closest to you who may be compelled to give? WHEN?February 14 - 18 WHO?All riders! WHAT?$5,000 in donationsmatched $1 for $1up to $250 per donationeach day! 1

Adding your story — your why for joining Ride

Make sure you check back regularly to track your progress and update your goal every time you hit it!

Even more tools

Our resources don’t stop at your dashboard! We have thank you cards, social media graphics, posters, sample letters and more all available to you.

Fundraising tools

Key fundraising dates

Keep an eye out for fundraising incentives and challenges throughout Ride Season. Mark your calendar for Spirit Week and Beers and Gears events.

Corporate matching gifts

Many employers offer matching gift programs that double employees’ charitable donations.

To find out if your company has a matching gifts program, review our matching gifts page.

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