Happy Birthday CCHD – #ConqueringCHD Week!

1) Use your Social Media talents as we work to reach 250,000 people!

It’s your week to shine as a CCHD #ConqueringCHD social media ambassador!

In February, our education efforts had a total weekly reach of 210,000 people for our #CHDAware campaign.  Wow- that is a huge impact!  Let’s do it, again!!!

Join the Social Media Blitz 

During the week of August 21-27 help us cover social media with facts and faces. Like, share, comment and tag using the hashtag #ConqueringCHD.

In the know – Help others understand the impact of CHD and what the Conquering CHD is doing about it by sharing our memes throughout the week.

Make it personal – Using the hashtag #ConqueringCHD, share stories and photos about those in your lives who are Conquering CHD. Tag us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Whether it is conquering CHD at the doctors office, at school, on the playing field, welcoming a rainbow baby, helping others, advocating, or celebrating a birthday of your own, during #ConqueringCHD week, August 21-27, we want to celebrate with you!!

Invite others – we can do the work for you – simply guide them to our media pages.  Ask them to like or follow us.  We’ll make sure they STAY engaged!  Click on an icon to find us:

2) Help us raise $10,000

It couldn’t be easier –  simply click here or text CHD2016 to 71777 to donate or become a fundraiser yourself.

Give a gift that really makes a difference:

Help us reach our goal of $10,000 to support vital programs including helping patients talk to their doctors, making sure kids get great care their whole life, and fighting for more federal research funding.

• $25 allows us to reach 1000 people through social media
• $50 helps 10 newly diagnosed families through our Guided Questions program
• $500 sponsors one key hospital site visit

Join in on the fun and earn great party favors:

Become a fundraiser yourself – simply ask 10 friends to give $10! All the tools you need are right there on your phone!  As a fundraiser, you will receive regular emails to provide inspiration and support in your efforts.  When you reach your goals, we will send you party favors:

• Raise $100 and receive a free CCHD “Conquering CHD” t-shirt
• Raise $500 and receive a t-shirt and CCHD Canvas tote bag
• Raise $1000 and receive a t-shirt, tote bag, and exclusive CCHD baseball cap!

Need inspiration?  Check out these ideas:

1. Simple Facebook Post: our experienced fundraisers said that with a simple post on Facebook and one email to their families and friends, it doesn’t take long to reach $100!
2. Night Out for CHD: Mary Adair from San Antonio, Texas has arranged for several charitable nights out at local restaurants where proceeds earned during a specific time period benefit CCHD.
3. Lemonade Stand: Nicholas Basken from Wisconsin is planning a lemonade stand on the corner, he will also invite friends and family to participate through the Virtual Party fundraising platform (above).
4. Check out our Fundraising Toolkit for more fun and easy ideas!! Any funds raised off-line can be added to your online fundraising total.  Want to learn more, email advocacy@conqueringchd.org

3) Write your Members of Congress

Tell them it is #ConqueringCHD Week.  Ask them to join you in #ConqueringCHD by becoming cosponsor of the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act (CHFRA).  Click here to learn more and see if your lawmaker has already signed-on.  If they have, be sure to thank them for #ConqueringCHD!!