Amplify Austin 2021: Thursday March 4 @ 6 p.m. to Friday March 5 @ 6 p.m. 

Please support The Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail by promoting our fundraisers for Amplify Austin day! Early giving is already open so start sharing now to support the Trail. 

Three Ways to Support the Trail this Amplify Austin Day 

1. Give to the Butler Shores Exercise Equipment Enhancement Project – all donations are quadrupled thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Austin Runners Club, and Austin Marathon Gives by the Moody Foundation
2. Make a General Gift to the Trail – gifts go directly to supporting programs, projects, and maintenance on the Trail and its surrounding parkland 
3. Rent a Paddleboard, Kayak, or Canoe – Rowing Dock is donating 100% of rentals and matching all rental fees through March 5 

Please use the messaging below to promote any of these three opportunities. Feel free to add personal stories and adjust the messaging to fit your audience! Thank you for helping us raise funds for the Trail! 

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Promote the Butler Shores Exercise Equipment Enhancement Project 

Social Media Messaging 

• Your gift this #AmplifyAustin supports the Butler Shores Exercise Enhancement Project! The Trail Foundation is working to replace existing exercise equipment adjacent to the Trail on West Riverside Drive.Thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Austin Runners Club, and Austin Marathon Gives by the Moody Foundation, all gifts to this project will be QUADRUPLED! That means for every $1 raised, $4 will be donated to the project: https://bit.ly/3suymgp 

• Did you know just 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day can improve your sleep, mood, and reduce stress? This #AmplifyAustin, your gift will help us bring some new, mood-boosting exercise equipment to the Butler Trail! And thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Austin Runners Club, and Austin Marathon Gives by the Moody Foundation, your donation will be quadrupled today. Click here to learn more about the project and to donate: https://bit.ly/3suymgp

Email Messaging 

Dear NAME, 

The Butler Trail is very near and dear to my heart. As a COMMITTEE MEMBER/BOARD MEMBER/VOLUNTEER/ETC. I will be helping The Trail Foundation raise funds for this beloved piece of public land in our community. 

This year, I’m raising money for the Butler Shores Exercise Equipment Enhancement Project! TTF has partnered with the Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) to replace and enhance the existing exercise equipment that sits adjacent to the Trail near the PARD headquarters on West Riverside Drive. This project will replace outdated items on the site including the exercise equipment, seating, and drinking fountain and will increase fitness opportunities in the area. 

Any gifts made to this project on Amplify Austin day will be QUADRUPLED thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Austin Runners Club, and Austin Marathon Gives by The Moody Foundation. They are generously matching donations dollar-for-dollar, so that means for every $1 raised, $4 will be donated to the project.

Thank you for your support! 

NAME 

Promote the General TTF Fundraising Page 

Social Media Messaging (Include a personal story if possible!) 

• What’s your fondest memory of the Butler Trail? Join me in supporting @TheTrailFoundation this Amplify Austin Day to ensure the Trail remains a beloved part of our community for generations to come. Make your gift today: https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/ttf 

• This #AmplifyAustinDay, join me in supporting @TheTrailFoundation in their mission to protect, enhance, and connect the Butler Trail for the benefit of all! The Trail has provided much needed respite for so many in our community over the past year, and our support will ensure TTF can continue to provide important ecological and infrastructure improvements. Make your gift today: https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/ttf

Email Messaging (Include a personal story if possible!) 

Dear NAME,

The Butler Trail is very near and dear to my heart. As a COMMITTEE MEMBER/BOARD MEMBER/VOLUNTEER/ETC. I will be helping The Trail Foundation raise funds for this beloved piece of public land in our community. 

One of my favorite memories on the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail is…WRITE PERSONAL STORY ABOUT YOUR CONNECTION TO THE TRAIL 

The Trail Foundation has worked since 2003 to protect, enhance, and connect the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. TTF relies on the passionate support of donors and members to make their work possible. Your gift today ensures the Trail remains one of Austin’s most valuable assets for generations to come. Whether it’s ecological restoration or much needed public amenities like restrooms and water access points, The Trail Foundation will be able to accomplish so much with your support! 

Thank you for your support! 

NAME 

Promote Paddle for a Cause 

Social Media Messaging 

• Support @TheTrailFoundation while getting out on Lady Bird Lake! @RowingDock is donating the proceeds from rentals when you purchase by the end of Amplify Austin Day on March 5. Reserve your ticket here: https://bit.ly/TrailFoundation
• Paddle along the Butler Trail while supporting @TheTrailFoundation! When you buy a rental from @RowingDock between now and the end of Amplify Austin Day on March 5, they’ll donate proceeds to TTF. Buy your rental here: https://bit.ly/TrailFoundation