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Become a Sole-Mate.......Support Girls With Sole!
 
Girls With Sole is a local nonprofit organization in need of your support so that we can provide fitness and wellness programs completely free of charge to girls who have experienced abuse.
 
With your help we can provide continuous programming that will include cardiovascular workouts, yoga, dance, wellness and nutrition, team sports, and more!  Over time, we will be able to award scholarships to girls who show athletic and academic prowess.
Please help us give girls the "sporting chance" they deserve!
 
 
 
Send your donation to:
 
Girls With Sole
19885 Detroit Road #233
Rocky River, Ohio
44116
 
 

ABOUT SOLE MATES:
Sole Mates is a community outreach program dedicated to the support of Girls With Sole through the contributing of volunteer time, advocacy, fundraising, and fun! Sole Mates are a group of caring individuals who are committed to the promise that every girl who has experienced abuse deserves the opportunity to overcome obstacles and gain self-esteem and empowerment through fitness and wellness programs. The goal of Sole Mates is to further our fundraising efforts and raise community awareness through individuals, groups, and corporations hosting their own community awareness event. You can choose one of our sample events or create your own! You efforts will ensure that girls in need will continue to Lace Up for a Lifetime of Achievement!

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

Sole Mates Groups can be: one individual or a small or large group of people made up of existing clubs and organizations or new ones! The goal is to gather a group of friends who want to work together, have fun, and make a difference on behalf of Girls With Sole.

1) Contact Girls With Sole for your Sole Mates starter kit!

2) Complete your membership form.

3) Submit your application fee of $ 10.00.

4)
Name your group, name your leader, name your fundraising project, and have fun with your fellow “Mates.”The event you choose to create could be as simple as a bake sale or a lemonade stand or as elaborate as a gala, fashion show, or tea! What you want to do to raise money and awareness is completely up to you!!

5) It’s as easy as contacting places you frequent like: restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, boutiques.

6) Once your venue is secured: name your event, promote it, pick a date, and create an invitation!
Suggestions to promote your event: flyer, email blast, post it on social networking websites

Lace up your shoes, contact us, and get started today!

 
 

WHY BECOME A SOLE MATE?

· The purpose is to help girls in need, and show them that someone believes in them so they learn to believe in themselves.

· Sole Mates is an investment in your community that directly affects and impacts others as well as yourself.

· It feels good to give back!

· You can enhance any other event that you’re already hosting or planning.

 
 
WHAT DOES A MEMBER RECEIVE?

· Girls With Sole will help promote your event by posting your event on their website.

· A Sole Mates starter kit with helpful information.

 
 

SOLE MATES EVENT IDEAS:


Sales:
Bake Sale
Car Wash
Rummage Sale
Dog Wash
Art Festival or Show
Give a percentage of your business sales


Sports:
Tournaments
Walk-a-Thon
Races
Fitness Center or Group Exercise Programs


Social/Food:
Wine Tasting
Happy Hour
Dinner Party
Ice Cream Social
Pizza Party
Music Event


Miscellaneous:
Casino Night
Themed Fundraisers
Pumpkin carving party
Cookie decorating party
Kentucky Derby Party
Super Bowl Party
Doggie Disco
Jewelry-making party
Holiday giving tree

EXAMPLES OF SOLE MATES SUCCESS STORIES:
Ice Cream Social
Playmates and Sole Mates
Glamour Daze
Sole Motivation
Art and Sole
Wine for the Sole
Happy Hour
Tea Party

 
 
Liz Ferro is part of Team Inspiring Soles
 and is raising money for Girls With Sole by doing an Ironman Triathlon! 


We're hoping you can help us out by making a small contribution! 
 
 Please use the link in this email to donate online quickly & securely.  You will receive email confirmation of your donation and I will be notified as soon as you make your donation. I thank you in advance for your support, and really appreciate your generosity!!


http://www.active.com/donate/inspiringsoles
 

Liz Ferro
Girls With Sole
www.girlswithsole.org
 
©2010 Girls With Sole
19885 Detroit Road - Suite 233
Rocky River, Ohio 44116