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Start a team today and make a difference in the lives other others tomorrow!Team fundraising is a great way for friends and family to come together to support

Sprout! The contributions raised enable Sprout to provide therapeutic and educationalsupport to children and adults living with diverse disabilities in and around Loudoun

County, Virginia.

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RECRUIT YOUR TEAM

Make a list of family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Share the5K information with them and ask them to join your team of atleast five people.

Set a goal for total fundraising amount - the more raised, the moreSprout can support riders. Highest fundraising team (with a Sproutstudent) receives a free therapeutic riding session!

Go to www.mightycause.com. Select Start Fundraising, then Create A Team. Enter Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center. Build your page!

Fundraising online is a great way to gather support and raise funds!1.2.3.4.

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SET A TEAM GOAL

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Share why the mission of Sprout is important to you! Consider those who have supported you, as they are likely toshare your enthusiasm for fundraising. Send emails, post on social media, and ask in-person for support.Include these hashtags: #sproutsmiles #sprout5K #possibiltariansUse the Sprout 5K flyer and postcard for reaching out to those inyour community. Need help getting started? Personalize the email templateattached to this packet.

People love to support a great cause, so get the word out to asmany people as possible! There are multiple ways individuals cansupport your effort, including joining your team or making adonation.

S T E P 6Remember to show gratitude after receiving a donation - considera personal thank you note either via email, mail, or in-person.Follow up with donors after the event to demonstrate thegenerosity of their support!

SPREAD THE WORD

GIVE THANKS

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Start a team today and make a difference in the lives other others tomorrow!Team fundraising is a great way for friends and family to come together to support

Sprout! The contributions raised enable Sprout to provide therapeutic and educationalsupport to children and adults living with diverse disabilities in and around Loudoun

County, Virginia.

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Visit sproutcenter.org/events/sprout-5k/Click Registration Here.

Begin the registration process.On the third registration screen, under the Team category, selectCreate A Team.Enter your team name!

Complete the information fields - your team is now complete!The team name has now been added to the drop down menu,therefore others can easily join your team.

Set a goal to recruit 5-10 team members - ask friends, family, andcoworkers to join the cause!

Assign a Team Captain and find creative ways to promote yourteam (design a t-shirt, costume, theme)!Send team updates to social media networks and tag teammates!

S T E P 6Build a fundraising page with www.mightycause.com - selectSprout Therapeutic Riding & Education Center to Create AFundraising Team

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T E A M L E T T E R

Hello,

I’m participating in the Sprout 5K on Sunday, November 8th for Sprout Therapeutic Riding andEducation Center and would love for you to join me! Sprout is a non-profit organizationdedicated to changing lives of individuals with physical, mental, cognitive, and socialdifferences through equine assisted activities and therapies. Sprout provides students,families, and friends with hope, healing, empowerment, and recovery through partnershipswith horses.

II’ve seen the amazing impact of their programs. As an organization that helps hundreds ofpeople in our community, I am dedicated to positively impacting Sprout through fundraisingand participating in the Sprout 5k/1k, will you support me?

Consider registering for the 5K/1K run walk at www.sproutcenter.org/events/sprout-5k/ andjoin my team. All participants receive a race t-shirt and lunch from Clyde’s at Willow Creek inAshburn, where the race is hosted! We could be in the running for the annual SPROUT CUP -a perpetual trophy that goes to the largest team each year!

Will you join my team?

Every person and dollar makes a difference. Let’s join together to support Sprout’s mission toserve those with differing abilities in our community. If you can’t join me on Race Day, you canstill support Sprout by contributing online at www.sproutcenter.org. Thank you for yourconsideration, I am extremely thankful!

Hope to see you on race day!

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RECRUITMENT

Every dollar we raise helps provide equine horse therapy, support, and more to thosewith diverse abilities!The more the merrier at the Sprout 5K! Let's do this together, join my team [team name]today!Sprout students and their families are some of the brightest stars and they show theircommitment in countless ways. Come walk with [team name] and show your support too!Want to create a Sprout 5K team or become a first team captain, but don't know whereto start? Go to www.sproutcenter.org/events/sprout-5k/ for more information!

FACT FOCUSED

Did you know Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center serves approximately150 riders per week? Your donation helps support the hope, healing, empowerment,and recovery through horses for people with differing abilities. Did you know 13% of school aged children in Virginia have a disability? The servicesSprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center provides supports those in LoudounCounty and surrounding communities. Every dollar makes a difference!Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans have a disability? Join a Sprout 5K team [teamname] today or donate to make a difference and inspire possibilities in the lives of many!

FUNDRAISING

Donate today! Every little bit helps! [tag friends & family]Your donation will make a huge difference for those that benefit from the efforts of SproutTherapeutic Riding and Education Center! Can we count on your support? [link]

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LEADING UP TO EVENT

Every dollar we raise helps provide therapeutic riding and support to those with differingabilities, creating a possabilitarian culture. The countdown is on - the Sprout 5K iscoming up on Sunday, November 8th! There's still time to sign up and join a team ordonate today! [link]The Sprout 5K is coming up [next weekend, this weekend, tomorrow] and we're in thehomestretch. Will you join my team? Help me reach my goal!The Sprout 5K is here! I'm excited to share the morning with my team [team name] andcelebrate Sprout's mission - and the many that will be there to participate! Hope to seeyou there! The Sprout 5K is here! This year, we are proud to announce that we [team name]raised [donation amount] because of your generous contributions! Thank you toeveryone for donating, joining our teams, and cheering us on!

SUPPORT

When you join my Sprout 5K team or donate, you're helping Sprout Therapeutic Ridingand Education Center fund programs that promote healing, recovery, andempowerment that changes lives. Can we count on your support? [link]Spout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center is home to 18 unique horses that servehundreds of riders weekly. Consider supporting the equally distinct bond between horseand rider. Join me! [link]

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D O N A T I O N F O R M

Please make checks payable to: Sprout Therapeutic Riding & Education Center.Include “Sprout 5K” and the team name in the memo line.

Mail to: Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education CenterP.O. Box 8Aldie, Virginia20105

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Enclosed is check number ______ $_____ payable to Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center.Please include "Sprout 5K" and the Team Name in the memo line.

Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center is a registered 501c3 organization. All eligiblecontributions are tax deductible to the extent of the law. All gifts are non-refundable.

(in lieu of contributing online)

www.sproutcenter.org