FAQs
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Where and when is the event with Laurie Hernandez?
The event with Laurie Hernandez will take place at:
Laurie Hernandez @ Unique Sports Academy
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Unique Sports Academy
109 Post Office Road, Suite D
Waldorf, MD 20602
Can anyone participate in this fundraiser with Laurie Hernandez?
YES! Everyone can participate!
Will I be in a clinic with equally skilled gymnasts?
Yes! The clinics with Laurie will be grouped by talent level so you’ll be in a clinic group with equally skilled gymnasts!
What are we fundraising for?
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.
New Gym Equipment Fund
How do I get to have lunch with Laurie Hernandez?
The top 10 overall fundraisers will attend a private lunch with Laurie immediately following the fundraising event. The top 2 fundraisers will sit right next to Laurie!
How do I meet Laurie for pictures and autographs?
Everyone who raises a minimum of $250 meets Laurie for pictures and autographs! Bring something special for Laurie to sign!
How do I get to have a private gymnastic clinic with Laurie Hernandez?
All gymnasts raising $125 will participate in a separate private clinic with Laurie.
The top 30 overall fundraisers will get to participate in an additional private gymnastic clinic with Laurie Hernandez.
When is the fundraising deadline?
Fundraising for the event ends on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
Are there any other prizes associated with this fundraiser?
We will be holding weekly fundraising contests for additional prizes. Check the fundraising website often!
Check out our fantastic prize lineup (with dollar amounts that must be raised to win each prize):
Raise money, help others, and score awesome prizes. It’s a win-win-win!
- $125: Attend a gymnastics clinic with Laurie, and receive an event wristband.
- $250: Meet Laurie for pictures, autographs and Q&A session. One parent or guardian is welcome!
- $500: Original artist’s rendering poster of Laurie.
- $1000: Laurie will present you a signed Certificate of Fundraising Excellence during the Q&A session.
- $1,500: You’re taking home a snazzy trophy to show the world that you’re a fundraising CHAMPION! Laurie will autograph and personally present your new hardware.
- $2,000: Bring an extra guest to the event – whoever you like!
- $3,000: Attend a private Rio Olympics roundtable discussion with Laurie. Learn about the Olympics from an Olympian!
- $5,000: Pose alongside Laurie in the official event picture that Laurie will post to her 1.85 million social media followers!
- $12,500: FUNDRAISING GOLD MEDALIST! The all-time individual fundraising record for a Lucas Sports Inc. event is $12,500. Beat this record and Lucas Sports will give you a $1,000 Amazon gift card!
Go for the top! Our top overall fundraisers will win awesome experiences with Laurie!
- Top 30 will participate in a private clinic with Laurie. This is an amazing opportunity to get tips from a world champion gymnast!
- Top 10 will attend a private lunch with Laurie. Bring your questions, your camera, and your appetite!
- Top 2 will attend the private lunch– seated next to Laurie!
When I raise $2,000 what does my guest get to participate in?
You can bring anyone you’d like! Your guest can watch your clinic but not participate in it. Your guest will meet Laurie for pictures and an autograph, and receive the original artist’s rendering poster of Laurie. If you are a top 10 overall fundraiser your guest will attend the lunch with Laurie and will sit at the parent’s and guest table.
I lost my fundraising link! Where can I find it?
Can someone donate by mail?
Yes. They can
print this form.
How quickly are donations credited to my gymnast fundraising page?
Online donations are credited immediately (allow a few moments for payment processing). Mailed-in donations can take up to a week to be credited.
When will I get my incentive prizes?
You’ll receive your incentive prizes at the event with Laurie Hernandez.
What do I do with my fundraising link?
Email or text your link to family and friends and post it to your social media pages.
Can I register the entire family or do they need separate registrations?
Each gymnast must have a separate registration.
How do I log in if I want to update my page?
Go to https://uniquesportsacademywithlaurie.org/wp-login.php and enter your user name and password. Once you are logged in, you should be on your profile page and can update the information.
