I am no athlete. Is FLOG really for me?
Especially for you! People will be impressed that you are getting out of your “comfort zone” and doing something you find challenging.
Why would people support me for doing something that seems easy?
Easy to them, maybe. But not to you! They will support you because you believe in the cause and because you ask them.
Does my challenge have to include an ambitious goal?
No! It could be to do something you already do, but with more consistency.
Let’s say you already swim once a week. Your fitness challenge could be to increase the number of laps, or the number of swims, or adding some other activity to your weekly routine for the duration of your challenge.
Why would anyone support me for doing something I already do?
FLOG participants over the years have found that people support the cause. Your fitness challenge gives them the “nudge” to donate: win-win!
I am not comfortable on computers. How will I be able to manage that aspect of FLOG?
The process is simple and fully supported by the Grandmothers campaign. Reach out to Suko Bhebhe for help as needed: [email protected] Also feel free to email Liz Tuck, team captain: [email protected] for help and/or ideas.
I hate asking people for money...so cringy! Is this normal?
Yes: most of us are reluctant to ask for one reason or another. But you aren’t asking people for money for you! You are reminding them of the vital role that our grassroots partners play in their communities. You are demonstrating your commitment to a very good cause. The reputation of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Grandmothers Campaign really speak for themselves to a certain (our) demographic.
What are some examples of fitness goals that have been used in the past?
How can I team up with my Gogos friends for this?
Easy! One of your team members can join and list all the members of your team. Make up a fun name! Each member of the team can reach out to individual networks, or, if your Gogos group has an email list of contacts, you could use that and do a team request for support.
Especially for you! People will be impressed that you are getting out of your “comfort zone” and doing something you find challenging.
Why would people support me for doing something that seems easy?
Easy to them, maybe. But not to you! They will support you because you believe in the cause and because you ask them.
Does my challenge have to include an ambitious goal?
No! It could be to do something you already do, but with more consistency.
Let’s say you already swim once a week. Your fitness challenge could be to increase the number of laps, or the number of swims, or adding some other activity to your weekly routine for the duration of your challenge.
Why would anyone support me for doing something I already do?
FLOG participants over the years have found that people support the cause. Your fitness challenge gives them the “nudge” to donate: win-win!
I am not comfortable on computers. How will I be able to manage that aspect of FLOG?
The process is simple and fully supported by the Grandmothers campaign. Reach out to Suko Bhebhe for help as needed: [email protected] Also feel free to email Liz Tuck, team captain: [email protected] for help and/or ideas.
I hate asking people for money...so cringy! Is this normal?
Yes: most of us are reluctant to ask for one reason or another. But you aren’t asking people for money for you! You are reminding them of the vital role that our grassroots partners play in their communities. You are demonstrating your commitment to a very good cause. The reputation of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Grandmothers Campaign really speak for themselves to a certain (our) demographic.
What are some examples of fitness goals that have been used in the past?
- A Gogos group virtually walked in Australia and visited Gogos groups there.
- A dog belonging to a participant had his own fundraising page and raised $1000
- Someone raised $3300 for doing one push-up.
- A valiant Gogo did daily 5-minute planks for a month.
- One group made a day of it and walked in their community, with an outdoor lunch celebration at the end.
How can I team up with my Gogos friends for this?
Easy! One of your team members can join and list all the members of your team. Make up a fun name! Each member of the team can reach out to individual networks, or, if your Gogos group has an email list of contacts, you could use that and do a team request for support.