October 2nd!
What is Over The Edge?
Over The Edge is a fundraiser developed by a company in Canada with expertise in rappelling. To date, they have put on hundreds of these events across the nation. The model gives people a way to contribute to their community by fundraising for a cause, all while having the opportunity to do something unique and thrilling: rappelling down the side of a skyscraper.
What's in it for Friends In Deed?
Aside providing another BIG source of funding for our organization and the low-income families we serve, Over The Edge allows us to do something new, novel and exciting. We also hope the event will help people throughout Washtenaw County learn more about us.
When is the Event?
Friends In Deed’s Over The Edge event will take place on Saturday, October 2nd in 2021.
Do You Want to Rappel?
As an “Edger,” you can reserve a spot to rappel down the Graduate Ann Arbor. In exchange for this unique opportunity, you commit to serving as a fundraiser for Friends In Deed. While there are several levels from which to choose, the basic level that reserves you a rappelling spot requires that you raise a minimum of $1,000.
How do I Register to Rappel?
It’s easy! You register through Mobile Cause, a crowdfunding site that will not only register you for the event but give you the tools you need to fundraise. For example, Mobile Cause will allow you to easily create your own fundraising web page that you can pass on to your friends, family and coworkers through email, text and social media. Once you register, we will also keep in contact with you on a weekly basis, bringing you news, tips and additional fundraising tools. Come join us in going Over The Edge!
What does it mean to Push Your Pastor?
Push the Pastor allows you to partner with Friends In Deed to raise funds for both Friends In Deed and your congregation. All you have to do is nominate a willing pastor to rappel. When the congregation raises the $2,000 minimum for the pastor to go “over the edge,” the pastor can either rappel or match the funds and nominate someone else to go instead. All funds raised by the congregation are split 50/50 between the two organizations.
What does it mean to Toss Your Boss?
Toss Your Boss is the perfect opportunity to help raise funds for Friends In Deed without pledging to go over the edge yourself. You and a group of people nominate a willing “Boss” to rappel. If you, the employees, raise the designated amount of money ($1,500), the “Boss” can either rappel or match the funds and nominate someone else to go over the edge instead.
Want to sponsor Over The Edge?
Sponsorship Levels
How do I donate to a rappeler?
To donate to an edger (rappeler),
- Click the button below
- On the next page, select the tab labeled ‘Edgers’ (as shown in the image)
- Use the search box to find an Edger (rappeler)
- Select their picture to open their personal donation page
- On their page, click ‘Donate’ to contribute to their campaign
