Social Media Tips for the Texas Epilepsy Walks

Social media is one of the best ways to raise awareness and fundraise for the Texas Epilepsy Walks. Whether you’re walking, fundraising, or cheering from the sidelines, here’s how to make the most of your online presence.

Facebook

  • Set a personal fundraising goal and post updates as you get closer to it.

  • Share why this walk matters to you or someone you love.

  • Always include your personal fundraising link so people can donate directly.

  • Invite friends and family to join your walk team or support your efforts.

  • Post photos from past walks, or share stories of people impacted by epilepsy.

  • Thank your donors by tagging them using @ followed by their name.

  • Share posts from our official page: https://www.facebook.com/EpilepsyFoundationTexas

Instagram

  • Add your walk fundraising link to your bio so people can access it easily.

  • Use your caption space to talk about why you're walking.

  • Share images from camp, clinics, or walks to show the impact.

  • Use hashtags so others can find your posts:
    #TexasEpilepsyWalk #EFTX #1in26 #EpilepsyAwareness  #NoOneWalksAlone

  • Tag @epilepsyfoundationtx when you post so we can reshare your content.

  • Thank your supporters and tag them when possible.

Twitter (X)

  • Tweet your personal story or reason for walking.

  • Share your fundraising link and ask others to retweet it.

  • Use hashtags like #TexasEpilepsyWalk #EFTX #EpilepsyAwareness #1in26

  • Tag @EFTX  in your tweets and retweets.

  • Celebrate your progress and acknowledge your donors by tagging them.

General Tips

  • Share photos from camps or past walks to show where donations go.

  • Post regular updates and countdowns as the walk approaches.

  • Celebrate every donation, no matter the size.

  • The more personal your posts are, the more people will respond.

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