Move Locally, Impact Globally : EMI Canada Freestyle 4 Hope
Have you ever found hope in a place? When we're sick, we find hope in medical clinics. When we're isolated, we find hope in public gathering places. When we're vulnerable, we find hope in facilities designed to meet our needs and provide healing. Often, we take these places of hope for granted; places that, in some contexts, simply aren't available or accessible.
EMI exists to bring hope through design, so that more people around the world have access to these places of hope. Empowered by a network of EMI supporters like you, we work with local ministry partners around the globe to deliver professional design services in the name of Christ.
Does this sound like a story you'd like to help write?
If so, don't miss being part of Freestyle 4 Hope, a fun and flexible fundraising event happening this fall. You may already be supporting an EMI staff member (thank you!), and this is away to extend your support even further.
EMI Canada has participated in the Ride for Refuge for several years. Due to the restrictions around COVID-19, the event has been reimagined. This year, we won't be meeting in large groups on a single day. Instead, participants can self-organize in teams or as individuals, select from a list of activities to participate in (not just biking), and fundraise while completing their chosen activity.
We love the flexibility this event offers - you choose what you do and when you do it - anytime before, leading up to, or on October 3.
When you participate in Freestyle 4 Hope, your fundraising supports the EMI Fund, which lays the groundwork for all that EMI does to equip and mobilize design professionals as they serve ministries and transform lives around the globe. Visit our website to see the impact your fundraising can have.
Click on the tabs below to explore the three ways you can participate in Freestyle 4 Hope!
This option is for you if you'd like to participate as an individual, wherever you are.
When you choose this option, you'll register as part of Team EMI, select an activity of your choice, collect donations, and complete your activity on or leading up to Saturday, October 3.
To explore all of the Freestyle activity options, click here.
I'm ready to Join Team EMI now:
Click here and click on the 'Join the Team' button to register.
This option is for you if you'd like to recruit a group of family or friends to form a team. You will captain your team, which includes keeping your teammates informed and inspired, and organizing the completion of your team's chosen activity or activities.
You may organize your team in one of several ways:
Everyone does the same, one-time activity. Maybe you'd like to complete a favorite local hike, tackle a boardgame marathon, or cycle a favorite local route (a Ride of Refuge staple). You may gather as a group to complete your activity, provided you abide by your jurisdiction's physical distancing and group gathering guidelines.
If you choose this option, you can pick any day on or leading up to October 3.
Everyone does the same activity over a period of time, to reach a team goal. Set a goal as a team and work toward reaching or beating it by October 3. This is a great option for teams that are spread out geographically or whose schedules don't align. Your team might set a goal around cycling, climbing, walking, running, reading, arts & crafts, baking, gaming, or whatever you can dream up!
Everyone does different activities. Maybe you've got a particular group of family or friends in mind, but they all have different interests. This is your chance to get everyone involved across age groups, fitness levels, and interests. Create your team and see who chooses what!
To explore all the Freestyle activity options, click here.
I'm ready to Create My Own Team now:
Click here to create your team.
Make sure that you link your team to EMI Canada for fundraising purposes. Once you create your team, you'll be provided with a team page. This is what you will use to recruit your team members and keep track of your team's fundraising progress!
Your partnership will go a long way to encourage a team member and to support EMI Canada's ongoing work. Every dollar counts!