CORD fundraiser
The COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating impact has taken a toll globally. While every individual has felt the impact of the novel coronavirus, the burden falls more heavily on marginalized, underprivileged communities. This is why Chinmaya Mission Columbus is hosting a read-a-thon/fundraiser for CORDUSA, a nonprofit organization that directly combats the harsh misfortunes struggling communities face
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What the fundraiser actually raises money for
CORD USA, a nonprofit largely run by Chinmaya Mission, focuses on a variety of issues that aides underprivileged, rural communities in America, Sri Lanka, and India
CORD focuses their efforts on empowering women, improving resources for early childhood development, social justice, sanitation, income generation, youth support groups, rehabilitation services, self-governance, and meal providing. All these programs help both children and adults connect with others globally in a meaningful way that brings about positivity in the world.
Read-a-thon Information
Participants will read books while family, friends, and neighbors can pledge money for the cause. Those contributing will feel good helping the less fortunate while spending time with a good book.
Why is reading important?
Reading helps one develop stronger analytical skills, improve ones depth of knowledge, and has proven to be beneficial to all areas of education. It also helps us develop our thoughts while entertaining us in a beneficial way
How does the read-a-thon work?
1) register for the read-a-thon
2) read anywhere from 1-24+ hours and log information about the book you read and how many hours you read
3) text/call/talk with family, friends, and neighbors explaining the fundraiser and asking them to donate money
4) ask others if they would like to participate as well (you can direct them to this website)
5) collect all money raised and donate it through the Chinmaya Mission Columbus website
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Prize Information: those who raise the most money within their age group will be eligible for a 15 dollar gift card. The individual who fundraised the highest will receive a super prize such as a kindle.
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Age groups- (0 to 10, 11 to 21, 21 to 50, 50+)
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Talking to friends, family, and neighbors is the easiest way to get pledges for your read-a-thon. A simple yet effective message: "Hi my name is ____. I am participating in a fundraiser for an organization called CORD USA. The fundraiser seeks to help underprivileged communities in rural parts of India and Sri Lanka; the main goal of the organization, CORDUSA, is to help others become self-sufficient in order to improve their quality of life. Would you like to contribute to this cause by making a monetary donation?"
How do I get others to donate?
Tips to raise money
1) remember to be confident while talking to others; showing that you are passionate about a good cause will easily persuade them to make a donation
2) Ask people you know well to donate before going to others.
3) create a goal of how much money you want to raise.
4) don't be discouraged if someone does not want to donate.
5) talk to friends, family, and neighbors and encourage them to participate in the fundraiser
6) send a link of the donation site to others through social media for a simple, effective way for others to donate
Why CORD? Food for thought...​
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Helping others become self-sufficient brings about positive change
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Helps us to connect with the world in a profound, meaningful way
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CORD helps any individuals in need regardless of sex, age, religion, disability, race, and immigration which truly epitomizes what it means to advocate for marginalized groups
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Creating a ripple effect that will directly foster sustainability and an improvement in quality of life for the underprivileged
