Fundraise

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Where Do I Start?

Thank you for being a fundraiser! Fundraisers are one of the most important parts of the Walk To END EPILEPSY! The funds you raise provide seizure clinics, emergency medications, support groups, and so much more. Find a Walk To END EPILEPSY closest to you and start your fundraiser today! The more you raise, the bigger the difference.

We are here to encourage you and give you the tools you need for successful fundraising! Now that you've decided to be a fundraiser, it's time to set up your fundraising page.

  1. Start with registering for the Walk to END EPILEPSY that you will be attending, click the link for the city below.
  2. Register as an Individual, Join a Team or Create your own team.
  3. Select your registration type and proceed with registering
  4. Check your email!  You will receive an email confirmation with a link to start fundraising!
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Register for a Walk

To fundraise as an Individual, you'll need to first register. Make sure you complete the signup forms! You'll have to set a fundraising goal. Visit our Registration page to get started.

Create or Join a Team

To fundraise with your friends, you can create or join a team. You can invite others to join your team, and you can join at team at any time after registering. Come up with a Team name, set a Team Fundraising Goal, and write a Team bio!

Edit your Individual or Team Page

When you're done signing up, you can edit your page. Tap the Manage button to edit. You can change the story, post updates, and change the details of your page like your profile picture.

The Power of Social Media

Social Media is a powerful tool for peer-to-peer fundraising. Use social media to invite people to join you in the fight to END EPILEPSY! Check out our social media toolkit on the best ways to spread the word about the Walk To END EPILEPSY!

Don't forget to tag us!

10 Key Steps for Successful Fundraising

Write your story

Put down in words the reasons why the Walk to END EPILEPSY is personally important to you. Why are YOU walking?

Send your message

Tell your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues your story by email, snail mail, social media, text message and any other way you can think of!

Make a personal donation

Be a leader and make your own gift!

Set a $2,500 goal for your fundraiser

Tell everyone how much you are trying to raise and encourage your teammates to help meet your goal.

Tell them what we do

Share with everyone the services and programs we provide at the Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas.

Don't be afraid to ask

Recruit 10+ team members with each member striving to raise $250.

Don't forget anyone

You should include vendors, consultants, and businesspeople when asking for donations - these are usually the ones who give larger donations.

Involve your company

Many businesses will match their employees' charitable donations. Just ask!

Get creative

Brainstorm with your team exciting ways to raise money: lemonade stands, car washes, and bake sales are classics!

Celebrate your success!

Throw a party for your teammates and celebrate your success!

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