Fundraisers
Giving the Ultimate Gift
It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of the “season of giving” but the “giving” of what? The giving of gifts is probably the first kind of giving that comes to mind. The season has become one of showing love and appreciation through material presents. While there is definite intrinsic, feel good value […]
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Inexpensive and Fancy-Free Fundraiser Advertising
For most people, the importance of fundraising for breast cancer is obvious. The money raised and donated to charitable organizations fund research, make mammograms more affordable, and in the case of events like walks, raise public awareness. Generating a buzz around fundraising events can often propose a challenge especially if the event is on a […]
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Devote Your Weekend to the Cause
Use your weekend wisely and throw together an impromptu Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser with your neighbors: We all have piles of unwanted stuff just lying around the house collecting dust. Why not put it to good use? Rummage through the house on Saturday and encourage your neighbors to do the same at theirs. Pull together […]
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Think ‘Berry’ Pink!
Hold a pink-themed luncheon at your workplace or with friends! Ask for a small donation per plate to give back to the cause, whether to a local organization or a prominent ones like the American Cancer Society. Serve up foods that are naturally pink such as watermelon, raspberries, and pink grapefruit. Blend strawberries, bananas, and […]
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Are you ready for some fundraising?!
Whether we want to admit it or not, summer is coming to a close and fall is just around the corner. But before you get bummed, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing! Yes, the air is getting cooler and our beach days are limited (if you’re fortunate enough to get some on the weekends) but […]
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Shared Stories of Breast Cancer Awareness
There are so many ways that people can participate in breast cancer awareness events. The ideas can be endless and one more unique then the next. So since I am only one brain thinking of ideas how to participate, I was curious to know what other people did to raise awareness and money and show […]
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BCA Fundraising Idea Guide
Here are some great fundraising ideas that have been used with successful results. We have separated them into different categories, but all of our ideas can be used in various settings. If you are fundraising with a school, club, community, hospital, at your office, for a walk or a run, or as an individual, we […]
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West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition’s 18th Annual Clam Shucking Contest
A fundraising event supporting breast cancer awareness is a great excuse to spend a day at the beach on a random summer weekday! I was lucky enough to be the team member from Positive Promotions to participate at the 18th Annual Clam Shucking Contest held at Surf’s Out Restaurant in Kismet, Fire Island. It was […]
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Think Pink
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October and now is the time to start planning how you will be contributing to this campaign. The campaign reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time not only for promoting the importance of early detection, but also for […]
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