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Send an email to everyone who celebrates your birthday, inviting them to make a donation instead of giving you a gift.
Here is a sample invite. If you write your own request, be sure to copy and paste the links.
"For my birthday, I would be so grateful if you would join me in helping to educate and empower girls in Southern Africa. By donating to Global Sojourns Giving Circle, we can all give girls in need a chance to gain confidence, stay in school, and ultimately break the cycle of poverty that grips their communities. Now that is something to celebrate!
Option: And to create as much impact as possible, I will match donations up to $X.
Why don’t you pledge your birthday too? Join the GSGC Birthday Challenge here.”