99 Pledges for Swim-a-Thon

Cudas Parent Reps

Hi Cudas Families,

Our Annual Cudas Swim-A-Thon is coming up on May 3rd and 4th, and we’re excited to start raising funds for our team’s equipment, swim socials, and events!

If you haven’t already, please set up your swimmer’s 99Pledges page to start collecting donations. Don't forget we also accept company matching so please reach out to your company to see if they can match your swimmers donation amount! Here is a list of companies found in the Bay Area that match donations! 

Below is a quick guide to get started:

✅ Step 1: Check Your Email

You should have received an email from 99Pledges inviting you to activate your child’s fundraising page. Note that the FIRST LINK is to be SHARED MANUALLY via text/email/social media. The SECOND LINK allows you to set up your swimmers page as well as input email addresses to invite people to donate. 
(If you haven't received it, please check your spam/junk folder or email us at [email protected].)

✅ Step 2: Log Into Your Page

Click on the link in your email.
You’ll see your swimmer’s profile with the option to:

  • Upload a profile photo (optional but fun!)

  • Set your fundraising goal (suggested: $200)

  • Estimate the number of laps (suggested: 20 laps)

  • This page will track all your donations, and you'll also find a leaderboard at the bottom highlighting the swimmers who have raised the most.

(See example image below.)
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✅ Step 3: Invite Family and Friends

Use the Invite tab to send emails to friends and family asking for donations.

  • Simply enter their email address or phone number.

  • 99Pledges will send them a direct link to donate!

  • A quicker option is to use the FIRST LINK in the invtie email to share via text or on all social media platforms. 

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✅ Step 4: Start Tracking Laps

AFTER the Swim-A-Thon, you’ll be able to track how many laps your swimmer completed under the Track tab!

  • Simply enter the number of laps per day. (ie 0 for Sat and 100 for Sunday or 50 Sat and 50 Sunday)

  • When the fundraiser closes, 99Pledges will charge donors if they pledge per lap. 

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🏊‍♀️ Fundraising Goal

As a team, our goal is to raise $15,000!
Every dollar helps make our season successful — and supports new equipment, fun events, and celebrations for all our swimmers.

Questions?
Please email me at [email protected]. I'm happy to help!

Thank you for supporting the Cudas! 🐟💙

— Jennie