This event is a fun way to spread the word about PH while giving your co-workers the opportunity to support an important cause. Employees make a small donation to PHA in exchange for the chance to wear blue jeans to work on a designated day. PHA has everything you need to plan a successful event at your office.
Steps:
- Get permission from your company
Meet with the appropriate people in your company to secure approval for the event.
- Request an electronic Blue Jeans for PH kit from PHA
We have created an electronic kit with flier templates, mailbox stuffers, FAQs about PH and PHA and much more! Contact Jennifer at 301-565-3004 x756 or giving@PHAssociation.org for a copy.
- Agree on a suggested donation amount
Set a “suggested donation” for participants to wear jeans to work on Blue Jeans for PH day. A $5, $7 or $10 contribution is common and participants are free to make larger donations to PHA. Let co-workers know that PHA is a non-profit organization, and their donations are tax deductible.
- Choose a date
Fridays are popular. Allow sufficient time to promote the date.
- Promote the event
Customize the fliers and advertisements available in our kit for your event (sample flyer - word doc). If you are raising money in honor or memory of someone special, we encourage you to let your colleagues know. Let PHA know what date you’ll be hosting Blue Jeans for PH. Also, if you would like to have materials, such as PH fact sheets, wallet cards and awareness posters, please let us know, along with the number of each you will need. Contact us for those materials.
- Collect donations
Checks should be made out to "PHA" and cash donations should be consolidated into a check or money order. Send checks to PHA in one envelope. Include a note that designates the money as a Blue Jeans for PH event.
- Receive thanks
PHA will send a thank you letter to participants and your company.
