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Rope off the area and
charge admission. Kids of all ages love to see fire trucks,
ambulances, dump trucks, and backhoes up close and personal. Some
proud owners may polish up their vehicles for the occasion and be
willing to stand by to answer the kids questions or even let them
climb in or on the vehicle.
Approach city
maintenance departments regarding the temporary loan of a garbage
truck, snow plow, road paving equipment, etc. Ask local construction
companies for a crane or cement mixer. Approach area farmers or farm
equipment dealers for a tractor, combine or other equipment. You'll
want to arrange for at least one eighteen wheeler, maybe even a moving
van. Think delivery trucks, mail truck, UPS, FedEX. How about a
Greyhound or other tourist bus? Is there a military installation or
depot nearby? Ask the ROTC or National Guard to participate. You might
even arrange for a helicopter. See how many different kinds of
vehicles you can muster. The possibilities are endless!
Have a sandwich board
by each vehicle, or a large sign or program passed out at the gate
acknowledging the various donors and thanking them for their
participation. You should also send an individual follow-up thank you
to each with information on how much money you raised and how it will
be used.
Besides the 'gate', you
could sell refreshments and baked goods.
Post flyers and
signboards around town and neighboring areas and send out news
releases. Be sure to get your event included in the community bulletin
boards or calendars of local newspapers and radio stations. If your
charitable cause is unique or universal enough, you might even get a
local radio to broadcast from your event.
A Real Life Example In The News
WATERBURY, CT -- August 28, 2003 -
Touch a Fleet of Trucks -
Children's Community
School, a non-profit Waterbury elementary school, is sponsoring
fundraiser that offers fun for the whole family. Here are the details:
The "Touch a Fleet of Trucks" Family Festival will
take place at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, rain or
shine, at Municipal Stadium, Waterbury, South parking lot near Kaynor
Tech. To raise funds for the educational programs of CCS while
offering a fun afternoon where children and parents will enjoy an
up-close view of a variety of trucks and vehicles. Admission is $5 for
adults (18 and older) and $3 for children (under 2 free).
"Touch A Truck" events are a popular and new way to
help non-profits raise funds. The idea is simple. Trucks of all shapes
and sizes, 18-wheelers, construction vehicles, and more, are parked in
a large lot. Families pay an admission to enter the area. The children
are allowed to climb behind the wheel and get an up-close look at
their favorite vehicles. Frankie's hot dogs at the stadium will be
open during the event.
"Touch a Fleet of Trucks" is sponsored by Fleet
Bank along with CL and P. More than 20 vehicles are currently
participating including vehicles from Bradshaw Jeep and Shaker's
Hometown Auto, Inc, plus fire trucks, a police cruiser, National guard
truck, Campion ambulance, Good Humor ice cream truck, ShopRite
18-wheeler, construction vehicles from Dayton Construction and Bart
LoRusso and Sons, Copes garbage truck, limousine from Managed
Transportation Systems, tow truck from Neil's Auto Body, school bus
from First Student in Middlebury, and more.
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