SOCIAL MEDIA KIT

Thank you for registering for the Sashbear Walk! Now it’s time to spread the word and start fundraising! Please download the Sashbear social media and messaging assets below to assist with your personal post to inspire friends and family to donate and encourage others to walk with you.

The best messages are ones that come from the heart, so tell people why you’re participating in the Sashbear Walk. Sharing your own photos and personal stories makes a huge difference. And don’t forget to join our awesome community by using #SashbearWalk in all of your posts!

Here are a few examples:

Join my team:
I’ve registered for the Sashbear Walk. Join me! Together we will raise awareness of Borderline Personality Disorder and break the stigma around mental health![Link to Fundraising page] #SashbearWalk @sashbearorg

Please donate to my page:
I’m walking to raise funds for @sashbearorg. Together, we can help more families affected by mental health challenges! Please show your support with a donation today![Link to Fundraising page] #SashbearWalk

Other reasons to fill in the blank for “I’m walking _______”:
• to support my loved one with BPD
• to break stigma / to help fight stigma
• to shine a light on Borderline Personality Disorder
• to connect
• to feel community
• to help others
• towards hope
• to inspire others
• to thank Sashbear for giving me hope and skills

or: I’m participating in the Sashbear Walk so that I can help raise funds to support vital mental health and suicide prevention programs, advocacy efforts and research initiatives. Please help and show your support with a donation today! [Link to Fundraising page] #SashbearWalk

Please donate to my team:
We must break the stigma around mental health! Please donate. With every dollar you give, YOU make it possible for Sashbear to bring hope and skills, and advocacy to make change for mental health care.[Link to Fundraising page] #SashbearWalk @sashbearorg

Why it’s important:
5.9% of the general population has Borderline Personality Disorder and 10% of these individuals die by suicide. I’m participating in the Sashbear Walk so that @sashbearorg can offer support to more families. Donate today and together we will give hope, skills and support![Link to Fundraising page] #SashbearWalk

Join me:
I will join families across Canada to walk for mental health. We walk with a united goal – to break the stigma! Please join me or donate. Together we will make a difference.[Link to Fundraising page] @sashbearorg