Social Media
Utilizing social media is an easy and effective way to fundraise. Share your story and fundraising page link via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and don’t forget to use #CHOPBuddyWalk.
Create Instagram Stories
Download or screenshot any of the below templates to share via your story. Use our stickers – search “CHOP Buddy Walk” in the gifs tab of your story. Link your fundraising page to your story.
Bingo Card
Thermometer
Rally Your Team
Rally Your Team
QR codes
Create a QR code linked to your fundraising page.
Follow + Tag
Use hashtags to CHOP’s official social media accounts in your posts:
Facebook – CHOP
Instagram – @childrensphila
Twitter – @childrensphila
LinkedIn – CHOP
Templates / Samples
Social Media Posts, Texts and Emails
Whether asking for donations, recruiting potential members to your team, or thanking your supporters we have sample communications within the three sections below to help get you started:
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Donations
Social Media Posts
I am walking to support Down syndrome care, treatment and research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) through the CHOP Buddy Walk this October. Please consider supporting me and create breakthroughs for kids at CHOP!
#CHOPBuddyWalk
CHOP is conducting breakthrough research for individuals with Down syndrome. You can help accelerate this important work by supporting me at CHOP Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day. Together, we can make today’s dreams tomorrow’s reality for patients at CHOP!
#CHOPBuddyWalk
I am joining CHOP Buddy Walk this October to take us one step closer to brighter futures for all individuals with Down syndrome. Please help me surpass my fundraising goal by donating today!
#CHOPBuddyWalk
Texts
Please join me in supporting the CHOP Buddy Walk® by donating to my fundraising page. Together, we will support brighter futures for all individuals with Down syndrome!
CHOP is on the cusp of life-changing discoveries for individuals with Down syndrome. Support me and help accelerate this important work!
I am joining the CHOP Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day this October. Please donate and help me reach my fundraising goal!
Emails
Subject: Together, we support brighter tomorrows!
Hi friend,
The time for breakthroughs is now. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) actively supports therapies and treatments that transform the lives of children, teens and adults with Down syndrome – here in Philadelphia and around the world. I’m raising money to help make this goal a reality. Please help me fuel breakthrough care and research for patients [like me/like my child] as I work towards my fundraising goal of [goal amount].
Together, we can make a difference in so many young lives!
Subject: Help Me Reach My Goal
Hi friend,
In case you missed it, I wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that I’m joining CHOP’s Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day in October to support kids like [me/patient name] with Down syndrome at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This cause is very important and special to me. I hope you will consider supporting me in my efforts. Click [here] to donate now.
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Recruitment
Social Media Posts
This fall, I’m joining CHOP’s Buddy Walk and I want YOU to join my team! Together, we will make strides toward brighter futures for all individuals with Down syndrome.
I need your help! Join my CHOP Buddy Walk team, [team name], and together we can support the life-changing discoveries CHOP is making every day for individuals with Down syndrome. Help us create brighter futures for all!
Texts
I’m joining the CHOP Buddy Walk® this October to support Down syndrome care and research at CHOP, and I want you to join my team!!
I need your help! Join my CHOP Buddy Walk® team and together we can change the lives of kids with Down syndrome at CHOP!
Emails
Subject: Join My Team
Hi friend,
I am excited to share that I am joining the CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day in support of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) this October. I wanted to ask you personally to consider joining my team, [team name], in support of CHOP as we advance life-long care and treatment for patients with Down syndrome. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families – here in Philadelphia and around the world. These children need our help – click [here] to register.
Subject: Register for [Team Name]!
Hi friend,
I need your help! We are looking for more people to join my CHOP Buddy Walk® team and I immediately thought of you. Sign up today and together we can move closer to a brighter future for all individuals with Down syndrome! Click [here] to register.
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Thank You
Social Media Posts
Thank you all for supporting the CHOP Buddy Walk & Family Fun Day! Know that you are making a true impact on the health and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome at CHOP.
Thank you to my amazing family and friends for supporting my CHOP Buddy Walk page. Together, we are getting CHOP steps closer to a brighter future for all individuals with Down syndrome!
Texts
Thanks so much for supporting the CHOP Buddy Walk! You are making a true impact on the individuals with Down syndrome at CHOP.
Thank you for joining my team at CHOP Buddy Walk®! You’re helping individuals with Down syndrome get closer to their personal goals and enjoy a brighter future!
Emails
Subject: Thank You for Supporting Me!
Dear friend,
Thank you so much for supporting me with your generous donation to CHOP Buddy Walk! I greatly appreciate your gift. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. You can contact your human resources department to see if your gift can be matched to maximize the impact of your donation.
Together, we will create brighter futures for all individuals with Down syndrome!
Subject: Thanks so much!
Dear friend,
Thank you for your generous support to improve care and treatments for children and adults with Down syndrome. As you know, this is a mission very close to my heart, so your support of CHOP Buddy Walk truly means the world to me. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. You can contact your human resources department to see if your gift can be matched to maximize the impact of your donation.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Logos
The CHOP Buddy Walk & Walk logo is available for use by participating teams seeking to bolster their fundraising efforts. Logos may be used on team T-shirts, social media posts and print materials. If you have any questions, please contact
buddywalk@chop.edu BEFORE USE.
NOTE: The CHOP Buddy Walk logo should always be used as shown. Do not modify the color, logo, font, symbol or text lock-up.
