Welcome to the team campaign!

This is where you can write a message for your friends and family to ask them to join your walking team. Here is a sample letter to help you craft your message.

Dear Friend,

This spring, I will join other walkers for the 2nd Annual Walk for Borderline Personality Disorder on June 1, 2019 at Hudson River Park in New York City to benefit Emotions Matter, Inc.

What is BPD? Up to 6% of Americans suffer from borderline personality disorder (BPD), a serious mental illness characterized by emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, depression and suicidality. Thankfully, with proper treatment and community support, individuals with BPD experience meaningful, productive lives.

Make it personal! I have been personally impacted by this disorder, so this cause is close to my heart. It has affected me, or someone I love (insert personal information).

Why I care: But millions of Americans, however, many struggle with BPD without access to expensive treatments which are often not covered by health insurance. BPD continues to be the most stigmatized mental illness, due to lack of public awareness and clinical education. Sadly, up to 10% of those diagnosed with BPD end their lives to suicide.

What the funds are for: I'm participating in this event to try to change that. The Walk for BPD aims to bring public attention to this disorder and to offer the BPD community HOPE. Funds raised from the walk will support Emotion Matter’s innovative peer empowerment initiatives, educational resources and advocacy efforts.

How you can help: My team's goal is to raise (insert amount) for this cause. You can help by making a donation. You can give by making a donation to my personal fundraising page.

Gratitude! Thank you for seriously considering this request, and encourage your friends to join us and support our efforts to bring more attention to BPD! I will keep you updated about my team's progress!

Sincerely,

(insert name)

Thank you for joining the campaign. If you have any technical support issues, feel free to reach us at events@emotionsmatterbpd.org. Thanks!

- Emotions Matter Team