DJ to spend 48 Hours on Legion Rooftop as Fundraiser

Grande Prairie, Alberta (Canada) - When Steve Pyrcz said he wanted a unique and creative idea for a fundraiser to help raise money for needed roof repairs to the Legion, he may have gotten more than he bargained for. As part of a weekend-long fundraising event, Free FM’s JC Coutts will be camping out on the lower portion of the Legion’s roof, broadcasting live throughout the entire 48 hours. Throughout the weekend, Coutts will be unable to leave his post on the roof. To make things a little easier on the radio morning show host, he will have access to the Internet and even Netflix. The host said although he’s a little nervous, he jumped at the chance to help out the local Legion.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Fundraiser puts its mark on Northeastern school district

Manchester, PA: The Northeastern High School cheerleaders have revived a Bobcat paw painting fundraiser to help fund the cheerleading competition teams. And they hope to wind up traveling around the community, painting Bobcat paws on driveways throughout the Northeastern School Distract. For $10 per paw, Northeastern cheerleaders will visit a resident's home to paint orange paw prints on their driveway to support Bobcat pride for Northeastern High School. The cheerleaders use a Bobcat paw template, then use orange traffic paint for the paw. The paint job lasts for a couple months. The process takes about 10-15 minutes. Money raised will help cover the cost of the district's cheerleading competition team. A cheerleader must cheer for a school sport in order to be on a cheer competition team.  www.fundraising-ideas.org

Middle School holds ‘Trashin’ Fashion Show’ fundraiser

Los Angeles, CA: Sixth, seventh and eighth students at Muir Middle School hold ‘Trashin’ Fashion Show’ fundraiser to benefit their respective classes, all with an eco-friendly frame of mind. The show featured designs made almost entirely out of recycled materials, including cardboard boxes, bottles and gardening supplies. There was a skirt made from dozens of plastic lids from disposable coffee cups, strung together like chain mail. A sleeveless top, upon closer inspection, turned out to be bubble wrap spray-painted black. One student created an entire outfit - including earrings and shoes - out of Capri Sun juice packets. Another sported a dress made out of a bag made for yard waste and a belt cut out of a cat litter box. The sole male model wore a gladiator-inspired outfit made of test sheets, pages from a dictionary and the Muir Middle School student newspaper. More than 40 students participated as designers, models and producers. Some worked in teams, or with their entire homeroom class, while others tapped their parents' sewing skills.   www.fundraising-ideas.org

Best o' the West Fest Fundraiser

Odessa, TX - Git along, lil dogies! The West Texas Food Bank and Food 2 Kids are pleased to announce their biggest fundraising event of the year, the second annual Best o’ the West Fest.
Attendees can expect dancing to the two-steppin’ sounds of the massively talented Anthony Ray Wright Band, live and silent auctions featuring exotic trips, stays at the exclusive Cibolo Creek Ranch and Resort, jewelry and much more.  Of course the star of the evening will again be the food: appetizers and desserts provided by area restaurants while the main, mouth-watering meal will be catered by Perini Steakhouse out of Buffalo Gap, Texas. Cowboy Cook himself, Tom Perini, will be on hand for a VIP meet-and-greet and live cooking show where YOU could be the star! www.fundraising-ideas.org

Summer Party Fundraiser for Parents with Disabled Children

West Bridgford, England - A fundraising event for a charity that supports disabled babies and children is expected to attract hundreds of people. School For Parents Summer Party will take place in Bridge Field, West Bridgford, on Saturday. The event, organized by West Bridgford mums who are part of the group, has had overwhelming support from local businesses and will offer a wide range of activities, prize draws and entertainment for young ones. The party is the vision of West Bridgford several mums – all with young children with additional needs that attend School for Parents, which is based in Sneinton. www.fundraising-ideas.org

University YMCA Holds Dump and Run fundraiser

Urbana-Champaign, IL - The University YMCA held its 12th annual Dump and Run fundraiser in efforts to reduce litter and consumer waste in Urbana-Champaign at the University of Illinois Stock Pavilion. The fundraiser provides collection boxes every year while students are moving out at the end of spring semester, in which students and the community can donate their unwanted goods to the YMCA. The two-day garage sale is to raise money and reduce landfill waste. After 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Dump and Run had its free sale where goods without price tags were available for anyone until 4 p.m. Between those hours, there had been approximately 65 to 70 people still shopping.    www.fundraising-ideas.org

Fancy Dress Fundraising Event in Wolverley

Wolverley, England - A fancy dress fundraising evening in Wolverley raised £250 for two charities. The Trilogy event was held at Wolverley Social Club and despite the wet weather, organizer Tara Jenks said she was impressed by everyone’s fancy dress efforts.  The money was raised for Cancer Research UK and Reaching Out, a Kidderminster-based charity helping elderly people who have had strokes. www.fundraising-ideas.org

Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser in Delaware

Dover, DE — Meals on Wheels will host its annual fundraiser, Denim and Diamonds at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village in Dover. Denim and Diamonds is the organization’s premiere fundraising event, attracting more donors and attendees than any other Meals on Wheels fundraiser throughout the year and for a good reason. The organization strives for Denim and Diamonds to be an end of summer lavish social event. www.fundraising-ideas.org