Generous Helpings Fundraiser to Meet Growing Needs

Lorain, OH - Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio hosted its ninth annual Generous Helpings culinary fundraising event, and raised critical dollars to meet growing need, and find key funding for its new building.  Back in 2004, Second Harvest was distributing about 17,000 meals, now the need has grown to 60,000 meal a month in 2014.  The Generous Helpings event featured 18 local chefs, who served signature dishes using locally grown produce.  More than 400 attended the event, which also featured a cooking demonstration, live music, and a silent auction.  www.fundraising-ideas.org

Walk To End Alzheimer's Fundraising Event a Huge Success

York, PA - Hundreds of people enjoyed Saturday’s summer-like weather and took part in the 2014 York Walk To End Alzheimer’s. The event at Cousler Park in Manchester Township, York County raises money and awareness for the disease. Even before the event started, walkers had already surpassed their fundraising goal of $75,000.  Five-million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease; a number that is expected to more than triple by 2050.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

BuckeyeThon Fundraising Event at Ohio State

Columbus, OH - Ohio State’s 24-hour dance marathon benefitting children will kick off fundraising efforts this weekend with nothing short of a kid’s idea of fun.  BuckeyeThon is set to host its carnival-style event, dubbed “CarnOval,” on Friday from 4-8 p.m. on the South Oval. All proceeds from the sale of wristbands will be going to the Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, said BuckeyeThon President Jim O’Brien, who is a fourth-year in biology.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Celebrating the Fall With Fashion Fundraising Event

Bartlesville, OK - The Bartlesville Salvation Army Auxiliary is planning its annual style show, Celebrating the Fall With Fashion.  The style show and salad luncheon is set at the Salvation Army.   Fashions and accessories by C.J. Banks and Christopher & Banks will be modeled by auxiliary members.  Tickets are $15. The event is a major fundraiser for the auxiliary, which funds and supports a variety of activities in Bartlesville including the Red Shield Club after-school and summer program for children, sponsorships and supplies for kids to attend summer camp, local women’s ministries, sponsorship of teens to attend district Youth Council, food and home energy aid for families, Thanksgiving dinner for residents, Christmas assistance for families, World Services funds for the partner Salvation Army Territory in the Ukraine, and assistance to the Mexico Children’s Home, a Salvation Army-owned orphanage.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Fundraiser to Renovate Historic State Theatre

Zumbrota, MN — Twenty-five banners and other original artworks by local artists that have been on public display through the summer are being auctioned off to fundraise for a renovation project at the Historic State Theatre.  The auction wraps up at a closing reception, "Art on Main," being held at the VFW Banquet Hall. The CBC Jazz Group will perform, and there will be appetizers and desserts provided by local restaurants, and a cash bar. Admission is $18.  Money raised will go toward building new bathrooms, expanding a foyer area and conducting other structural maintenance next year at the 1921 State Theatre.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Painting for Paws Fundraising Event

Beckley, WV - Grab a glass of wine and a paintbrush and get ready for a fun fundraising event.  The Humane Society of Raleigh County and Blackbird House will host “Painting for Paws” — a canvas and wine class at Daniel Vineyards.  Tickets are $50 per person, which includes the canvas and supplies, coffee, tea and lemonade. Wine can be purchased by the glass or by the bottle.  All skill levels are welcome and no painting experience is required.  www.fundraising-ideas.org