I recently participated in the Tour de Cure. I sought funds from family and friends (direct contact), friends in a feline diabetes forum and my colleagues at work. I started out by sending an email to everyone on staff explaining why I was participating, offering some facts about diabetes and asking for their help and encouragement. I included the link for those who wished to charge their donation and encouraged everyone to place a small doantion in the envelope I had placed on the break table (I covered this in facts about diabetes). Every 10 days or so I would send out a brief email thanking all who had contributed, updating everyone on my training, etc.

Hope this helps.

makbike (marcie)