FUND-A-THON 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General

What is Fund-a-Thon? Great question! Fund-a-Thon is a nationwide fundraising event coordinated by the National Network for Abortion Funds. Participants of Fund-a-Thon ask the people they know to help them reach a personally meaningful fundraising goal by making a donation to their local abortion fund. In Central and Southeast Texas, that’s us!

When is Fund-a-Thon? Fund-a-Thon starts now and runs through May 31. That means you have until the end of May to create or join a team to fundraise OR give to a team to support Fund-a-Thon.

Why should I participate? Even with Roe’s demise last summer, Lilith Fund has been here supporting Texans by providing resources and information to callers navigating this more burdensome landscape. After Roe, we pivoted to fund essential non-abortion reproductive healthcare needs like ultrasounds and contraception. And thanks to a recent court ruling, we are now funding abortion care again for Texans, without fear of criminalization, in states where abortion is legal.

Fund-a-Thon is the perfect way to fundraise for the hotline while also speaking with your loved ones about why supporting access to abortion is more important than ever.

How do I join? Click the sign up button above and select ‘Register.’ Decide if you are fundraising as an individual or as part of a team. If you are creating a team, register as a team captain. If you are joining a team, make sure you select the correct team you are joining.

What’s the best way to fundraise? There are many ways to raise money throughout Fund-a-Thon.

Start by making a list of all your friends and family who support you and figure out how much you want to ask for each person. Then start reaching out! Emails, direct messages, and text messages are all ways you can contact your network.
Post on social media! And be strategic with your asks. Is your birthday coming up? Is there a special person you want to honor? Did an elected official say something dumb about abortion? Ask for donations!
Host a team event. Invite your closest friends for a game night, drinks, or a movie. Talk about Fund-a-Thon and ask for donations.

❓ I still have questions. Where can I find answers? Contact our Development Director, Blanca, at [email protected] for help! She’ll get an answer to you and point you to the right resources.

Event

Additionally, you can bring an item from our abortion care kit wish list to gain entry into our event.

Anything else I should know before coming? There is limited parking at Tweedy’s so please plan your transportation accordingly. Tweedy’s is wheelchair accessible. Admission will come with one drink voucher + food from our TBD vendor. We will encourage dancing so we hope you’ll hit the dance floor with us!

❓ I still have questions. Where can I find answers? Contact our Development Director, Blanca, at [email protected] with your questions, concerns, or feedback.