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Your Personal Effort, a Collective Mission

Have you signed up for a run, walk, cycle, or other challenge? You can turn your participation into a powerful platform for Parkinson’s research. You don’t need to organize your own event from scratch to make a difference; you can simply use your personal challenge to invite others into the mission.

When you ask friends, family, or colleagues to sponsor you—whether per kilometer completed or through a one-off gift—you create a ripple of community support. Combining your physical effort with a meaningful cause often makes the experience more rewarding, giving you an extra boost of motivation when the challenge gets tough.

Adding a purpose to your pace can turn a personal milestone into a breakthrough for Parkinson’s research

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4.2.3 GET SPONSORED TURN YOUR CHALLENGE INTO IMPACT Tips for a Successful Campaign - Demoucelle Parkinson Charity

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How Sponsorship Works: Simple and Secure

Fundraising should be as seamless as possible, allowing you to focus on your training. Using a personalized online fundraising page makes it easy for people to give securely and follow your progress.

To get started, your page typically needs:

A photo or two of you in training or at the event.

A short text explaining why supporting Parkinson’s research matters to you.

A fundraising goal to give your supporters a target to reach together.

Once your page is ready, simply share the link via email, social media, or your digital signature. Every share is an invitation for others to join the fight against Parkinson’s.

Technology handles the logistics, so you can focus on the finish line

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Tips for a Successful Campaign

Experience has shown that a few thoughtful details can significantly increase the impact of your sponsorship. Many participants find these tips helpful:

Suggest Example Amounts: Help people decide by suggesting amounts, such as “€1 per kilometer” or a “€20 flat donation.”

Kick-start Your Page: Make the first one or two donations yourself or ask a close friend to do so; people are more likely to join a campaign that has already gained momentum.

Share Your Milestones: Post updates on your training or “sponsor a kilometer” requests (e.g., “Sponsor my 10th kilometer for €50”).

Double the Impact: Ask your employer if they offer matching gifts to double the funds raised by your efforts.

Tax Benefits: Remind your sponsors in Belgium that donations of €40 or more per year are tax-deductible.

Small actions, when multiplied by a community, create the momentum needed for scientific progress.

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We Are With You

You are not running, cycling, or walking alone. Our team is here to support you at every stage – from setting up your online page to providing ideas on how to share your story effectively. Whether you need a bit of technical help or a word of encouragement, we are happy to assist.

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