Viking Goals Help Drive One Man's Fundraising Efforts

Melbourne, Australia If only he had managed to fundraise $1 million for the multiple sclerosis (MS) organization, Matthew Curran was ready to find a Viking ship and take a crew to plunder the Tasmanian town of Lindisfarne.   Not that he has anything against the good folk of Lindisfarne, but it’s always helpful to set goals when trying to achieve big tasks.  As it is, Mr Curran managed to raise $900 and will tackle tomorrow’s 10km annual MS Walk and Fun Run dressed as a Viking, including full chain mail. Mr Curran said while the dress-up theme appealed to his love of history, fun and all things Viking, he was driven by a more serious commitment to raise money for research into MS, a neurological condition, which has impacted generations of his family.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Spring Fair and Kiddie Triathlon Fundraiser for the Creative Workshop

Malibu, CA - Young children played carnival games, ate cotton candy and participated in a miniature athletic competition at the Spring Fair and Triathlon fundraiser hosted by Children’s Creative Workshop at Point Dume Marine Science School  The kids enjoyed several booths in which they received face painting and temporary tattoos. Other booths gave children the opportunity to create spin art.  Children 3, 4 and 5 years old competed in a triathlon in three separate heats. The participants sat in a kiddy pool and pretended to swim, then rode tricycles on the pavement, then ran a short distance.  The event was a fundraiser for the Creative Workshop.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Malibu Little League Holds Fundraiser for Wounded Warrior

Malibu, CA - The Malibu Little League will close its 2015 season with a fundraising barbecue, hosted by John Paola. The event will raise money for a Wounded Warrior, who will receive an all-terrain wheelchair this December. The Little League barbecue will take place Saturday at Malibu Bluffs Park. The event will include food trucks, Italian ice, balloons and face painting. Pictured here, Paola presents a wheelchair to Cpl. Josue Barron last year at the Malibu High School Christmas Tree Lot.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Fundraising Dance for Habitat For Humanity

Comox Valley, BC - It is the most talked about fundraising event of the season; depending on who you ask of course.   “Dancing Under The Stars,” has been a topic of conversation for Habitat for Humanity VIN since January 2015 when planning began.   The event is a production with a headliner band coming from Vancouver, Locarno, who is currently booked for MusicFest this year.   Professional dancers from Victoria will be performing along with some dance instruction for those that would like to learn a few salsa moves. www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Student Art Exhibition Biggest Fundraiser of the Year

Detroit, MI - It's easily the biggest art party fundraising event in Detroit. For the 90th year, the College for Creative Studies presented its annual Student Exhibition , celebrating the hard work and talent of its students from every department throughout the academic year. With five specific floors in the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education designated to show the artwork, nearly $74,000 worth was sold last year on opening night alone.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Fundraising Event Brings Fantasy to Life

Worcester, England - Heart of Worcestershire College students are set to unleash their beauty talents and create a world of mystical fantasy in aid of charity. The hair, beauty and make-up students are hosting a fundraising event in which will they showcase the skills they have picked up by offering members of the public hair and beauty treatments, in aid of Birmingham Children's Hospital. Throughout the day the student’s work will be brought to life with full and half body painting being showcased, before being judged at a closed competition on the evening.  There will also be a number of fundraising activities taking place including a raffle, games and stalls manned by external exhibitors. www.fundraising-ideas.org