Funds raised will support more than 6,300 public school students in Oakland & Alameda.
Fundraising Tools
We ask that all riders try to raise a minimum of $250 to help get to our collective goal of $200,000 which will benefit twelve public schools in Oakland and Alameda.
To get your started, please check out these helpful links:
Know a company or business who might be interested in being a sponsor? We have a sponsorship packet explaining it all-- Send them this link. They can donate online (please note processing fee), or they can send a check at the address below.
CHECK DONATIONS: All checks should be payable to "Claremont Middle School PTA" with "R4R" in memo line and sent to: Ride 4A Reason PO Box 11386 Oakland, CA 94611
Sample Social Media Messages
FACEBOOK Post your photos on our page @rideforareasonpublicschools Use this hashtag on all your posts: #R4RSchools
Sample status updates: “I’m a product of the public school system and believe everyone should have a good education. Ride for A Reason supports seven schools in Oakland and more than 5,000 kids. Join me on the bike or as a sponsor! R4RSchools.com #R4RSchools” [Include link to your fundraising page]
“I ride because….#R4RSchools” (share your personal message} [Include link to your fundraising page]
“I’m already half-way toward reaching my goal of $____. Will you help me get further along? #R4RSchools” [Include link to your fundraising page]
INSTAGRAM Tag us! @rideforareasonpublicschools Use this hashtag on all your ride pix: #R4RSchools
- Post pictures of your on your training rides, polishing up your bike, your new bike shoes, etc. - Post pictures featuring one of our fabulous sponsors and tag them!