Both the global Huffington Post and the (wicked) local Mansfield News and Enterprise have recently featured Firstgiving online fundraiser, marathoner, and father Marc Turgeon, who is running the Boston Marathon tomorrow to raise money for LADDERS.org, an organization that provides services in the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with autism.

We’re all rooting for Marc in the race, and want to congratulate him for already beating his fundraising target. 

This double dip in PR is a good reminder to everybody working to raise money for a cause that local and even national media love these kinds of stories, and with a little hustle, you can get good exposure for your event and your nonprofit organization’s cause. 

There are lots of Firstgiving fundraisers in this year’s Boston Marathon, and we also want to cheer them on and remind them that the fundraising doesn’t stop when you cross the finish line.  Of course, you should take time to recover and celebrate, but you should also send out email updates to all your friends and tell them about your marathon experience and remind them that your fundraising page is still open for business.  Lots of online fundraisers find that they continue to get donations for weeks after they finish their race or event.

So enjoy your pasta (or matzo) tonight, and have a safe and successful run tomorrow!

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