Team Central
Our 5K team captains and dedicated participants and supporters are what make the 5K Celebration of Life so special. Utilize these resources to keep your family and friends engaged and boost your team fundraising! Be sure to check back as we continue to add more useful materials.
Have questions or need assistance? Contact us at 5K@njsharingnetwork.org
Get Started
Once you've signed up, visit your participant center to start recruiting team members and working towards your fundraising goal. Login and click on 'Participant Center' in the upper right-hand corner. Take these few simple steps to kick off your fundraising efforts.
Set Your Fundraising Goal
We recommend a $250 individual fundraising goal and a $1,000 team goal but encourage you to reach for the stars! If you reach your goal earlier than expected, you can always increase it in your Participant Center. The more you raise, the bigger the impact!
Personalize Your Page
Share why you're participating in the 5K by adding your story and a photo or video to your page! Update your page URL to make it friendly to share. When family and friends know why you feel so strongly about our lifesaving mission, they'll me more motivated to support you.
Ask For Support
Your Participant Center includes prewritten fundraising, recruitment and thank you messages. Personalize these email templates and send to your family, friends and colleagues. Reach out early and often!
Make a Personal Contribution
If you haven't already done so, kick off your fundraising efforts by making your own personal contribution.
Logos
Right click and choose Save As to download.
Social Media Graphics and Captions
Right click and choose Save As to download photos.
Sample Caption
I'm participating in NJ Sharing Network's 5K Celebration of life on Sunday, June 7. The 5K is important to me because ______. Visit NJ5K.org today to sign up or support my team!
Flyers
Click here to download the 5K Flyer. If you would like a customized flyer created for your team, please email 5K@njsharingnetwork.org.
Email Templates
Use the language below to email your supporters.
Join my team
Dear Friends, Family, and Neighbors,
Saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation is something that inspires me every day.
(Insert your personal story and connection to donation)
Because of this, I am participating in NJ Sharing Network's 5K Celebration of Life. Please consider joining me in New Providence on Sunday, June 7 or by making a financial contribution. Your support is deeply appreciated!
Join My Team: (Insert the link to your team or personal fundraising page here)
To learn more, get involved and register as an organ and tissue donor, visit NJSharingNetwork.org. If you have any questions, you can reach out to me at any time or you can contact the Sharing Network Foundation directly at 5K@njsharingnetwork.org or 908-516-5566.
Thank you so much for your support and consideration,
Sincerely,
[PARTICIPANT NAME]
Support me
Dear Friends, Family, and Neighbors,
Saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation is something that inspires me every day.
(Insert your personal story and connection to donation)
Because of this, I am participating in NJ Sharing Network's 5K Celebration of Life. Please consider joining me in New Providence on Sunday, June 7 or by making a financial contribution. Your support is deeply appreciated!
To make a contribution simply visit my personal page using the link below and click on the "Contribute Now" button, or you can mail a check to the address below. Your support is deeply appreciated!
Personal Fundraising Page: (insert the link to your personal fundraising page here)
To learn more, get involved and register as an organ and tissue donor, visit NJSharingNetwork.org. If you have any questions, you can reach out to me at any time or you can contact the Sharing Network Foundation directly at 5K@njsharingnetwork.org or 908-516-5566.
Thank you so much for your support and consideration,
Sincerely,
[PARTICIPANT NAME]
5K Anywhere Resources
Click here to download and print a bib to wear during your race/walk.
Click here to download mile markers you can use on your route.
Check out our FAQ!
Fundraising Rewards
Participants who raise $250 or more by August 31 will earn a gift card code to NJ Sharing Network's online store.
- $5,000 & Up: $300.00 gift card
- $2,500 - $4,999: $200.00 gift card
- $1,000 - $2,499: $100.00 gift card
- $500 - $999: $50.00 gift card
- $250 - $499: $25.00 gift card
Note: Registration fees will not count towards fundraising rewards.
*The 5K Celebration of Life campaign thermometer reflects charitable contributions received by the Sharing Network Foundation during the active campaign period, including 5K fundraising, Annual Fund support, and designated fund gifts.