This Lent, make THINKfast your own!
Groups across the country have already started coming together to THINKfast! We are excited to share some of the great ideas that YOU have come up with in order to promote your events, fundraise, and encourage your friends, families and communities to take part.
‘Like’!
Social media connects friends and family. Canada holds the title as the world’s most web-engaged nation, so it is likely very easy to reach your entire network (and then some!) using tools like Facebook. 
The Newman Club at the University of British Columbia is promoting their THINKfast event with a Facebook page where they are inviting people to join, sharing images and updates and letting people know why they are fasting for change.
Haul out your digital camera and show everyone what THINKfast means to you. A great example of a promotional video was done by the THINKfasters at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario – they even have their own YouTube channel and have linked to Development and Peace’s campaign videos. This allows participants to see how you plan to take action locally while also seeing the big picture and learning more about the work you’re supporting. Don’t they look like they’re having fun?
Check out their channel and give them some encouragement!
Personalize your Personal Page
When you register online as an organizer or participant in a THINKfast, you are able to modify your Personal Page to create a message that tells people how YOU connect to the issues. Donors like to know why their contribution is important and why you believe in the work of Development and Peace. Check out St. John Bosco parish’s Team Page. They’ve used images from our campaign (available here) to create their own promotional poster!
It’s your mission – wear it!
Don’t forget that you can order THINKfast t-shirts from us for $15 each! These are North American, union-made shirts and make great prizes for your top fundraisers, look great on event organizers or on each of your participants!
We have over 70 Teams already registered online and many people have started their online fundraising. You are off to a great start as Lent begins … keep up the great work!
Peace,
Shelley
