Fundraising Tip: Le Tour de France!

Alright Hearst Castle participants – if you haven’t gotten started with you fundraising OR want to add a little extra to what you have raised already– now is the perfect time! With another week to go of the biggest race in the cycling world Le Tour de France gives you a few, creative fundraising opportunities.

1. Throw a viewing party for your friends. Have each person donate a small amount ($20 or more) and then watch the pros as they pedal through their three-week journey around France. Now is the perfect time to plan a Finale Viewing Party!

2. Start a friendly pool with friends, family and co-workers, making bets on who will win the whole thing! To make sure this helps you raise funds, let your Coach know your plans, and we can send you some loot for the winners. Everyone chips in $20, which will count as a donation towards your fundraising goal, and the winners will receive Best Buddies jerseys, riding gloves, etc!

3. Organize a Tour-de-France spin-a-thon. Create a French music playlist to spin to, and take a 20-mile stretch from that day’s course to mimic. Basically, as you are spinning away, the pros are doing the same. Charge an entry fee and sell raffle tickets for people to bet on what the day’s best time will be. Donations go to you; winner wins a Best Buddies jersey.

Happy viewing and happy fundraising!