Fundraising News From Around the World

Tonganoxie, KS: Second grade teacher eats mealworms as part of fundraiser for Russian school; Jackson, TN: Altrusa International to sell homemade, jarred rock candy to raise funds for its "Most Improved Reader of the Month" program; Honolulu, HI: Imua Family Services hosts a Barefoot Black Tie — Maui style fundraiser to celebrate its 60th anniversary; Jackson, MI: St. Vincent de Paul cancels donkey basketball game due to criticism from animal-rights' activists; Waukee, IA: School holds Xbox 360 tournament to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Loveland, CO: House of Neighborly Service holds ‘Fall Into Jewels’ sale of donated pieces of jewelry, ranging from costume baubles to antique finds; Newark, DE: Model wannabees strut their stuff in 'Top Model' event to raise funds for the Sudanese Red Cross; Rosemead, CA: Historical cemetery holds Halloween Oktoberfest; Emerson, NE: Town residents pose for nude calendar to raise money to give their town a facelift; Belleview, MI: Marching band breaks records in nationwide pizza kit sales; Tonganoxie, KS: Students operate remote-controlled trucks with mechanical pigs in tow as part of magazine sales fundraiser; Moore, OK: Muscular Dystrophy Association issues warrants for the “arrest” of several community leaders as a fundraiser; Des Moines, IA: Teams of eight attempt to answer questions on history, sports and entertainment as a fund-raiser for the middles school band; Moorhead, ND: Second graders to sell clay frogs they have designed, sculpted and glazed to help local homeless organizations; Macomb, MI: New pizza restaurant donates 100% of dine-in pizza sales for a day to boys and girls club; Midland, TX: Martial arts participants present 'Fight for Heroes' grappling tournament to benefit the families of three officers killed in shootout; Princeton, KY: Local car dealer makes donation to elementary PTA for all test drives by students parents and guardians.

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Do-It-Yourself Fundraiser Of The Month

The Coventry Myton Hospice Appeal in the United Kingdom raised significant funds selling raffle tickets for the right to press the button to demolish the Foleshill gas tower, a local landmark. Think of how many old buildings, hotels, bridges, arenas, stadiums, etc that are demolished each year. You see the pictures replayed on television repeatedly. How much would you pay for a raffle ticket where the winner will press the button to demolish a football stadium that is being replaced? How many tickets do you think you could sell? Your only cost for a Blow It Up fundraiser is the advertising and raffle tickets. You could undoubtedly get plenty of media exposure which would help ticket sales and publicize your organization or cause. If it's a significant landmark, you could attract ticket purchasers from across the country. While the principle is simple, convincing the property owner and/or local government officials to let your group do this may not be easy. However, it's an idea that is certainly worth pursuing since it offers the chance for your organization to raise significant funds without a large expenditure on your part.

Video taped horse races from A Nite At The Races are audience-participation events where actual races are shown to your audience to re-create the atmosphere of being at the race track.  All races show a parade to the post, loading in the gate, split screen cinematography, horses in the lead graphics, toteboard results, the winners circle, slow-motion photo finish replays, full graphic of the results of each race, and commentary by actual race track announcers.  Imagine the reaction of your audience as they root, cheer, and shout for their favorite horses from the start of the race to the finish line.  Please call us at 1-800-252-7373 or send email for more information.

Non-Profit In The Spotlight

A Soldier's Wish List was established to support our troops who are serving overseas. We are involved with troopers deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Kosovo, South Korea and Qatar. Our goal is to fulfill the wishes of our troops to the best of our abilities. This is our small way of letting our brave troopers know that we care about them and appreciate their sacrifices. We conduct fundraisers, sell merchandise, and collect donations to finance sending care packages to our troops. We also match troopers to volunteers who would like send care packages to their own "adopted" trooper. Click here to get involved with our Christmas mailing effort.

These days, offering something that is unique that your customers will really treasure is the key to successful fundraising. And with Silver Jangles, you have found it! We offer your supporters an extensive line of superior quality, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, specialties and gifts at affordable prices. There is no upfront cost, no minimum sales requirements and free shipping. Best of all, you keep 50% of your sales. Perfect for church groups, cheerleaders, booster clubs, PTO's and schools. Please call us at 1-866-745-5264 or send email for your free info kit.

Interesting or Fun Facts

The sandwich was named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English aristocrat, although it is unlikely to have been invented by him. Indeed, a form of sandwich is attributed to the ancient Jewish sage Hillel the Elder, who is said to have put meat from the Paschal lamb and bitter herbs inside matzo (or flat bread) during Passover. However, crediting any single person with the invention of the sandwich is arguably similar to crediting someone with the invention of the wheel since they are both highly likely to have been thought of independently by different minds. It is said that Lord Sandwich was fond of this form of food because it allowed him to continue playing cards at cribbage while eating, because he did not want to get his cards sticky, from eating meat with his bare hands. The Earldom refers to the English town of Sandwich in Kent — from the Old English Sandwic, meaning "sand place". Nowadays some types of sandwiches are too unwieldy to be held in one hand, thus defeating Lord Sandwich's original purpose, and must be eaten with a knife and fork, or at least with both hands. However, the generally recognized way to eat a sandwich is with one's hands. Eating a sandwich with cutlery arguably defeats the purpose of this specific food.
 

  BAKE & Co. Fundraising - For your next relay, cancer walk or cause-related event, use our awareness product line to promote your mission. We can custom label products for your group. Ideas include pink ribbon flip flops, dark chocolate, totes bags, cookies, pasta and more. Call 1-800-535-2253 or email for more information.

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  Kids' Korner Gift Shoppes® - The Original Kids Holiday Gift Shop at your service since 1989. (Often imitated, but never duplicated). Over 100 regional service centers. Our fund raising program is the best, what’s why 'we dare compare! Gather everyone’s Holiday Shop information, compare and you too will agree. (800-KIDS-NOW or email)