Introducing Move Our Mission!
In 1993, the first Easterseals Massachusetts 24-hour Relay Walk With Me event was held at Brandeis University. In 1999, it evolved into the 5K Walk With Me fundraiser, held at several locations throughout the state. In 2020, it blossomed into Move With Me, a month-long opportunity for our supporters to get creative with how they “move” to raise awareness and funds for the important programs at ESMA. At the end of the month, we celebrated together in person for The Final Lap.
Starting this January, we are excited to begin a new chapter that supports our mission in an even more meaningful way! Move Our Mission is now a year-long campaign that lets everyone make a positive impact by featuring their favorite activities as a fundraiser at any time of year!
Pick something meaningful to you to fundraise your way. Activities may include a cornhole tournament, a bake sale, a birthday fundraiser, a craft night, or anything else! Every dollar and every idea helps Move Our Mission forward for individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts. ESMA staff will be by your side throughout Move Our Mission, ready to assist with fundraising efforts and answer any questions that come up along the way. For support, please reach out to us at philanthropy@eastersealsma.org.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Create a Fundraiser: Starting in January, create a fundraiser to support Easterseals Massachusetts. Now Available: Create a Fundraising Page on JustGiving.
- Donate: Make a one-time gift or become a recurring donor to support life-changing programs year-round.
- Share: Help spread the word by sharing Move Our Mission messages on social media or forwarding campaign emails to friends and family.
- Sponsor: Businesses and organizations can partner with us through sponsorships or matching gifts to multiply the impact.
If you are interested in sponsoring or providing a matching donation, or have any questions about Move Our Mission, please email philanthropy@eastersealsma.org.
Seasonal Fundraising Ideas:
- Winter: Host a game night, Valentine’s Day dance, Superbowl Squares fundraiser, post your fundraising page on social media, or a baking fundraiser at work
- Spring: Get moving with a fitness challenge, host a backyard cornhole tournament, run a spring-cleaning yard sale, send family and friends to your fundraising page for birthday donations, or March Madness bracket fundraiser
- Summer: Host a lemonade stand, set up a sunset walk/ run challenge with friends, run a Fourth of July backyard wiffleball tournament, or host an ice cream social
- Fall: Host a pumpkin carving contest, fundraise at your football tailgate, or create your own fundraiser! Recently, Abby hosted a fundraiser, all proceeds benefited The Equestrian Center!