Are you thanking your supporters?

And I mean—are you really thanking them?

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."
- William Arthur Ward

Many of your supporters might be feeling a little nervous about donating to support you. Perhaps they’re afraid their gift will be lost in a sea of other donations. Or they’re new to the idea of helping animals. Or they’re not 100% clear about your training.

Please thank them when they donate, and thank them from the bottom of your heart. It will mean the world to them. Their gift meant a lot to you, right? Your gratitude means a lot to them.

Chances are, if you let your supporters know how much their gift meant to you, and if you give them some updates on your training, they will donate again. Let them know if you’ve crossed a new milepost (I’ve never run 5 miles at once before!). Let them know that you had to drag yourself out of bed the morning after your high school reunion for training (and you did it!).

Many supporters hesitate to donate because they wonder if you’re going to stick with the program. Well, you are. That’s all there is to it. So if you’re brother hasn’t donated yet—and you know he loves animals because he won’t stop rescuing every sad stray he drives by—then check in with him again. Tell him you’re still training and you will be crossing that finish line on February 1st. Tell him how much his support will mean to you, and then when he donates, thank him very much.

And thank YOU all for raising funds for animals!!

Alex