Race Center

It is quick and easy to register for MDA’s On a Mission to Move visit the event page bit.ly/MDArunwalk and fill out the form! 

It costs $30 to register. After you complete your run, we will send you a limited-edition race medal. 

You can set up a fundraising page in just a few minutes and start sharing your mission to move with family and friends.

Visit the On a Mission to Move website and click on the fundraising sign-up button and the Become a Fundraiser Button.

Fill out the online sign-up form.

Enter a first and last name.

Enter a mobile phone number.

Enter an email address.

Click the Become a Fundraiser button.

Customize your page

Upload a picture (a selfie will work!)

Set the personal fundraising goal.

Write a personal message telling people the impact they can have if they give right now.

Click Save to go to the Personalized Fundraiser Page.

Note: If you don’t want to personalize your page, you can click skip to just be taken to your Fundraiser Page with the default settings.

Thank you for taking the next step and joining with family and friends to support Catholic healthcare around the world! 

It is quick and easy to take the next steps and be part a of team of fundraisers. 

You can set up a fundraising page and join a team in just a few minutes and start sharing your mission to move with family and friends.

First, visit the On a Mission to Move website and click on the fundraising sign-up button and the Become a Fundraiser Button.

Fill out the online sign-up form.

Enter a first and last name.

Enter a mobile phone number.

Enter an email address.

Click the Become a Fundraiser button.

Customize your page

Upload a picture (a selfie will work!)

Set the personal fundraising goal.

Write a personal message telling people the impact they can have if they give right now.

Click join or create a team.

Create a team or join an existing team. 

1.     Personalize your fundraising page. Tell everyone why the cause and organization are important to you.

2.     Include a meaningful photo on your fundraising page. A picture is worth a thousand words.

3.    Set your fundraising goal. Get the ball rolling by making a donation to your page – it doesn’t have to be big!

4.    Consider making weekly mini-goals: For example, if your goal is $500, try to raise $100 each week – and ask your supporters to help.

5.    Countdown to the deadline. When you point out that time is running out to give, your appeal becomes more urgent and compelling. Be sure to emphasize how close you are to your goal.

EMAIL

Sending out emails is a great way to communicate your story and your ask of support.

Below, we have listed an email guide with content suggestions for each email.

Email #1 – Break it wide! 

Tell your story and share your motivation to run or walk for Mission Doctors. Express why supporting the MDA is so important to you. 

Include link to your team or personal page Ask for a donation and/or participation. 

Include a link to the On a Mission to Move Race page to inform and inspire- bit.ly/MDArunwalk

Email #2 – Gently remind! 

Reiterate your reasons for taking on the Mission Doctors’ On a Mission to Move Walk/Run Event. 

Update all those on your fundraising and/or training progress. 

Acknowledge those (generally or individually – your personal preference!) who have made a contribution and thank them. 

Make a direct ask to others who have not yet contributed to your efforts. 

Always say thank you! 

Email #3 – Final Push prior to the race! 

Send an email in the final week before race day. 

Share your excitement to take part Mission Doctors’ On a Mission to Move Walk/Run Event.  

Explain how the funds you have raised will truly help our brothers and sisters around the world.  

Convey your pride in getting close to your goal (or if you have achieved your goal!), and give your would-be supporters another chance to make a donation. 

Make it fun, personal, and inspirational. 

Email #4 – Post Race Recap  

Share the emotion of race day. Include some photos!

Report your fundraising progress. Ask those who have not yet made a donation to do so at the link provided. This is it! Do not miss anyone! If you ran the race, share your race time. If you walked, share the experience you had! 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Posting on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn can help you to reach beyond your email contacts and to share your commitment to the Mission Doctors with a broad group of friends. Please use the hashtag #missiondoctorsmission2move, we’d love to share your posts on our page too!

Facebook 

Update your status regularly about why you are participating in the MDA On a Mission to Move using the hashtag #missiondoctorsmission2move. Ask your friends and followers to share your status update or a link to your fundraising page. This is a great way to recruit others to join in and support life-saving Catholic healthcare.

Like us on the MDA Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/MissionDoctors/

Instagram 

Share your most meaningful photos to motivate your followers to support your efforts. 

Upload a photo of you running or walking or your fundraising page.

The official MDA Instagram account @MissionDoctors and use official MDA hashtags: #missiondoctorsmission2move #missiondoctors

Did you know?

     18 million individuals work for companies with matching gift programs?

     65% of Fortune 500 companies offer matching gift programs?

     An estimated $6 – $10 billion in matching gift funds that go unclaimed per year?

You may be able to double the impact of your donation with a matching gift from your company!

Many companies offer a matching gifts program as a benefit to their employees, and it is an easy way to further your support of Mission Doctors Association.

Simply enter your or your spouse’s company in our search tool on the Charity Navigator website below. Some companies will even match donations from retirees, spouses, and part-time staff.

You can check to see if your employer will match your donation here.

https://www.charitynavigator.org/donor-basics/giving-101/employee-match-programs/

Search tips:

• In the drop-down of search results, click on your company’s name to find information about your company’s specific guidelines for matching gift eligibility.
• Search by acronym or variations on your company’s name; for instance, ‘General Electric’ may populate if you search ‘GE.’
• If your company is a subsidiary of a larger company, search for the parent company.

If you don’t see your company listed, contact your Human Resources (HR) or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department for details. If they don’t offer a matching gifts program, ask them to consider creating one.

If you have submitted a matching gift request with your company, please let us know by emailing us at info@missiondoctors.org

Thank you for your support!

You can donate online using the button below to support our Mission to Move, an individual runner, or a team. 

Most donations can be made online, but checks can be mailed to the address below. Please don’t forget to add your name or your team name in a note, or on the memo line of the check.

Attn. On a Mission to Move
Mission Doctors Association

6012 South Victoria Ave.
Los Angeles, CA  90043

Mission Doctors Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Our tax ID number is 95-6110132.