Fundraising News From Around the World

Welcome to the December 2017 issue of Fundraising News From Around the World. It contains summaries and photos of fundraising activities by other groups such as yours. Some are traditional, some are unusual, and some are totally bizarre! We hope that you will find each issue interesting. You can subscribe at the bottom of this page if you would like to be notified each time a new issue is published. If you later decide you no longer want monthly notifications or if you don't find our newsletter helpful, just click on the unsubscribe link at the end of each notification. You will stop receiving newsletters immediately.

South Bend, IN - In less than a week, a fundraising event will take place to help put smiles on children's faces. This is the sixth year of "Bears in the Air," put on by the South Bend International Airport. A kickoff party is taking place Friday. Admission is $15 and will give a bear to a child in one of several area hospitals. Funds will also go to veterans at the Robert L. Miller, Sr. Veteran's Center. At the event, there will be light refreshments, cocktails, music and door prizes, including a $350 gift certificate for Four Winds Casino and roundtrip airfare from Delta.

Longmont, CO - The advent of the holiday season means that it’s time for the library’s annual Light-a-Candle celebration. In its 33rd year, the Light-a-Candle fundraising event is an opportunity to give a gift to your library for the whole community to enjoy. Just visit the Library lobby during the event and purchase a book to be added to the Library’s collection. A special “book plate” is placed inside the book cover to honor and identify the donor, and an ornament with the donor’s name is hung on the Light-a-Candle Tree that decorates the Library lobby during the holiday season.

Twin Falls, ID - Interlink Volunteer Caregivers held its 2nd annual unique fundraising event this fall. Participants were made up of four or five member teams who competed against each other, combining bowling and ping pong, to determine a tournament champion. Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce’s team “The Ambassadors” is the 2017 Bowl Pong Tournament champion.“Our generous community rallied behind this fun event raising funds for IVC’s cause of assisting elderly, disabled and chronically ill citizens,” stated Interlink Volunteer Caregivers executive director Edie Schab.

Chicago, IL - A Celebration ExPIERience, the first fundraising event ever hosted by Navy Pier, celebrated the conclusion of its 100th anniversary and raised funds for its free public arts and cultural programs. The evening honored the Polk Bros. Foundation and provided unique experiences for more than 600 guests, including fireworks, trolley rides, Chicago-inspired food and captivating performances from local artists.

Hadley, MA - Quakers, Muslims, Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Buddhists, Unitarian Universalists - and people who don’t fit any particular category - came together Sunday evening to throw a fundraiser to help the Hampshire Mosque open its doors on Russell St. Representatives of 42 businesses, artists and nonprofits helped sponsor the event. The fundraiser took place at the Wesley United Methodist Church and included a silent auction, a feast with many international cuisines, a presentation called “Faces of Islam,” and a detailing of the new mosque’s architecture and features.

New Baltimore, MI - The holiday ritual of decorating Christmas trees has additional special meaning for Susan DiPace, who lost her husband 10 years ago to cancer. DiPace volunteers for the American Cancer Society and decorates Christmas trees as a fundraiser for a Relay For Life of New Baltimore team. “I feel like this is a really near and dear issue to my heart,” she said. “All of us know that we have suffered at the hands of cancer.” 150 uniquely decorated and themed trees of varying sizes and price ranges will be for sale at Thee Holiday Soiree, the team’s fundraising event. Yearlong donations assist in funding the tree décor.

Wright, Ireland - There's a unique fundraising event happening in the Wright venue for a very worthy cause. Over the past seven weeks, men and women have taken on the task of learning how to box in order to partake in this white-collar boxing event to raise money in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland. The White Collar Boxing Night has been organized by Lee Kenny to raise money to help those and their families who have been affected by spinal injuries.

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Topeka, KS - CASA kicked off their signature fundraising event Friday night at the Topeka Country Club. Supporters of the 30th annual CASA Homes for the Holidays Tour were invited to a special thank you party. The tour runs from 10:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $15 dollars and get you into all five homes, decked out in beautiful holiday decor. All the proceeds help pair children in the foster care system, with CASA volunteers who advocate and provide a voice for them in the court system.

Carlisle, MA - On Saturday morning, more than two dozen Manning School of Business students were out raising awareness – and more than $2,000 – for a good cause. Led by the new club Manning Women in Business, the students participated in the fifth annual Walk & Wag for Veterans fundraiser at Great Brook Farm State Park in nearby Carlisle. The Veterans Day event raises money for Operation Delta Dog, a Chelmsford-based nonprofit that rescues homeless dogs and trains them to be assistance dogs for veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other challenges.

Bemidji, MN - As in years past, students are at the forefront of the annual Marketplace Foods "Stuff-A-Truck" fundraiser for the Bemidji Community Food Shelf. The program, now in its 26th year, started in October when empty boxes were taken to area schools, giving students time to fill them with assorted groceries or donate cash. Those boxes were picked up on Wednesday and today to be unloaded at the food shelf.

Hutchinson, MN - The 1st-annual Hutchinson girls’ hockey teddy bear toss is slated for Friday, when the ninth-ranked Hutch Tigers host the Marshall Tigers. Attendees are encouraged to bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal to donate to Toys for Tots. After Hutch scores their first goal of the game, the teddy bears are thrown onto the ice to be collected for donation. In addition Saturday, the team participates in the Unified Dance Marathon at the Mall of America, a fundraising event that benefits Special Olympics of Minnesota.

Bloomington, IN - Born in Bloomington on Nov. 22, 1899, Hoagy Carmichael composed several hundred songs in his lifetime, including 50 that hit record status. Community radio station WFHB will celebrate Carmichael’s birthday with a fundraising event Nov. 16 at the Fountain Square Ballroom. The concept of the show is to have present-day Bloomington musicians interpreting the music of Hoagy Carmichael.

Ontario, OR - The countdown begins for an annual fundraiser benefitting local families and individuals who are elderly or shut-in. Festival of Trees, a longtime charity event hosted at the Clarion Inn, offers support to the Home Delivered Meals - Malheur County’s Meals on Wheels program - and Help Them To Hope through the sale of decorated Christmas trees and holiday items, as well as admission.

Chippewa Falls, WI - The Chippewa Falls Youth Football organization will be hosting a fundraiser on Sunday to benefit its CFYF Capital Funds and Sustainability Campaign. The kickoff party, which is a 21 and older event, will be hosted at Loopy’s Grill & Saloon in Chippewa Falls from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday to coincide with the Packers game against Chicago. Tickets are $25. There will be door prizes, silent auctions and raffles at the party.

Lancaster, PA - Star Wars fans in Pennsylvania are gearing up for an out-of-this-world fundraising drive. The Extraordinary Give is a 24 hour event in which people can donate to their favorite non-profits. In anticipation, the Lancaster Science Factory is hosting a week long “Science of Star Wars” event that aims to promote science education. Some Jedi Knights from the Capital City Jedi Knights were on hand to show off their lightsaber skills.

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Las Cruces, CA - A local lounge is hosting an event Saturday, to benefit Las Cruces-area nonprofits. Help Halos to Help One to Help All will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces, Mesilla Valley CASA and St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. The event begins at noon at Halos Ultra Lounge. The fundraiser begins with Zumba, followed by HD2 dancers, local bands, performers and DJs. There will be raffle items and free food inside the venue.

Glace Bay, NS - For anyone who has driven by beautifully decorated homes at Christmas wishing for a peek inside - here’s your chance. Sheila O’Brien-MacDonald of Dominion has organized Dashing Through the Homes, a fundraiser for the Savoy Theatre which will take place on Nov. 30 from 6-9 p.m. “It’s a great event to bring people out to the Savoy and get them in the Christmas spirit,” she said. “People also like to see how other people decorate. Many are stepping away from the traditional red and green at Christmas and are expanding their creative expression.”

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Tuscaloosa, AL - The West Alabama Food Bank will host its second annual All Aboard fundraising event Thursday night at the Tuscaloosa River Market. The train-themed culinary event Thursday is meant to raise money for and awareness of the West Alabama Food Bank and its mission to provide fresh, healthy food to the hungry in and around Tuscaloosa.

Algiers, LA - The seventh annual FORESTival, a fundraiser for A Studio in the Woods, takes place Saturday, Nov. 11, with new and returning events. FORESTival appeals to a wide audience, with activities specifically for children and ones meant for adults, such as those that showcase the creative work inspired by the grounds, said residency technician Grace Rennie. Then, the allure of almost 8 acres of bottomland hardwood forest in Algiers is attractive on its own.

Jonesboro, AR - The Junior Auxiliary Crown Club hosted an event for little princesses on Sunday. The group held Tiara Time, their biggest fundraiser of the year. More than 50 little princesses attended the event where they got to mingle with "grown-up princesses" like Jasmine and Snow White. The money raised at the event helps the group give back to the Jonesboro community.

Los Angeles, CA - The Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats is throwing a three-day meower of a fundraiser, all to help furry littles needing a home. Day one of the fundraising fun, which pads upon tiny paws from Friday through Sunday is an art opening at MorYork. “Check out our favorite artists, cat lovers one and all, who generously donated their pieces to help the plight of homeless cats," suggests the Kitty Bungalow people. The remainder of the weekend brings all sort of whiskery whimsy, from Crafting with Kittens to a Poetry Slam to Coffee with Kittens.

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Frankfort, KY - Local members and supporters of Arc of Kentucky gathered Saturday afternoon, for an afternoon of fun and fundraising to help the state chapter of this non-profit volunteer organization in its mission to assist families and individuals deal with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event featured a walk-a-thon as well as a silent auction, obstacle course, a slide, various games and an activity center featuring basketball, baseball and football-related events.

Las Vegas, NV - The Easterseals of Nevada is hosting its annual Cheers to Chocolate fundraising event. The seventh annual Cheers To Chocolate event will be held from on Saturday at The District at Green Valley Ranch. Chocolate and wine lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy different wines provided by Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits, as well as mouthwatering chocolate by Ethel M Chocolate Factory, and more.

Baton Rouge, LA - The Capital Area Animal Welfare Foundation is gearing up for their 24th Annual Fundraising Event Santa CAAWS. The event is set for Sunday, at BREC’s Perkins Road Community Park. Bring your dogs, cats, family, friends and other pets to have their picture taken with Santa. All proceeds from the event benefit CAAWS.

Moline, IL - The Moline Police Department is once again participating in “No Shave November” fundraiser to support Tudi’s Tribe, a local charitable organization that supports children and their families affected by cancer. This year they are joined by the East Moline Police Department in our efforts to raise money for Tudi’s Tribe. Blaze Restoration has joined the Moline and East Moline police departments as the title sponsor of the fundraising event.

Philadelphia, PA - Philly Fights Cancer Round 3 fundraising event raised $7 million to benefit the Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine. The event at The Navy Yard in Philadelphia Saturday featured special guest Whoopi Goldberg and musical performances by singer John Legend, Caly Bevier and legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire. More than 1,500 VIP guests were also in attendance. The main purpose to the event was to raise money and awareness to supporting the clinical trials and translational research at the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center .

Rochester, NY - More than two months after being devastated by Hurricane Maria, Red Cross officials and those with family still in Puerto Rico say aid is still much-needed. On Sunday, the Red Cross teamed up with Three Heads Brewing for a fundraising event to help benefit Puerto Rico. The money raised will help go toward distributing more meals and relief items.

Devils Lake, ND - The Devils Lake Elks Club was the place to be Saturday night as the “Blues Brothers” performed for a select audience at the Elks Club Fundraiser. Elwood and Jake, complete with black suits, white shirts, narrow ties, black shades and black fedoras danced and sang the music they made famous (and then some). Cameo performances were also featured throughout the night as Jimmy Buffet, Patsy Cline, Johnnie Cash, Tennessee Ernie Ford and Elvis stepped on the stage, all performed by local people, members of the audience. The money raised for the local Elks Lodge in part goes to support their main charity: Camp Grassick.

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