Beach Walk Fundraiser to Support National Mental Illness Group

Hilton Head Island, SC - NAMI Lowcountry , a national mental illness group, will hold its 10th annual beach walk and fundraising event in November.  The 5K Footprints in the Sand will take place at Coligny Plaza, on Hilton Head Island. The Walk will be followed by a block party featuring refreshments, games and entertainment by Hilton Head-based Cranford Hollow.  Individuals or teams, as well as walkers with dogs, are encouraged to participate.  Proceeds from the event will be used to fund NAMI's programs in the Lowcountry.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Running Events Make For Great Fundraisers

Northfield, MN - Fundraisers take on a variety of forms across the nation, but in Northfield, running events have become one avenue that combines fundraising with a healthy activity.  Entry fees for running events are often affordable for participants, who can feel satisfaction from completing an event and satisfaction in knowing their money will go toward a good cause.  A quick scan reveals several runs scheduled for the fall, including the Big Woods Run, which took place Oct. 10, a Monster Dash is scheduled for Oct. 31 at Northfield Golf Club, a Zombie run Saturday at Carleton College and a 5-kilometer run/walk at Northfield High School Saturday to raise money for an NHS student.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Tour De France Cyclist to Lead Fundraising Cycling Event

Napa Valley, CA - The Napa County Bicycle Coalition (Napa Bike) is the beneficiary of an exclusive two-day fundraising cycling event with pro cyclist and Napa resident Andrew Talansky on Nov. 5-6. The event, “36 Hours with Andrew Talansky,” is a food, wine, cycling, bike safety and educational event designed to generate necessary funds to continue the group’s important advocacy work throughout Napa County.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Plaid Shirt Society to Host Fundraiser in Honor of H1N1 Victim

Ontario, Canada - On October 27, 2009 Nick Klassen of North Bay died suddenly from complications due to the H1N1 virus.  Nick believed that change begins with positive thinking, communication and being socially brave enough to lend a hand to your neighbor. In recognition of this, Plaid Shirt Society (made up of friends and family) hosts an annual fundraiser in support of the North Bay Food Bank (to support children in the community with school lunches).  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Fundraiser for Funeral Expenses of Slain Woman

Tulsa, OK - Those who knew Rebecca Hamilton say there’s little they can do to ease her family’s grief after she was shot to death in her home — but they think a fundraising event could at least help with funeral costs.  Attendees can purchase tickets to participate in any of the day’s activities, including skeet shooting, a horse shoe competition and a cake walk. The fundraiser will include 10 different events, a live auction, raffles and live music, according to an event flier.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Seven Sopranos Cast Members to Take to the Stage for Fundraising Event

New York, NY - Seven members of HBO series "The Sopranos" cast are hitting the stage for a fundraising event at "The Cutting Room." The event, called "This One's For Jack," is in honor of actor and firefighter Jack Ferry, a member of the Renegade Theater Company who passed away at the age of 42.  Two of "The Sopranos" cast members, Maureen Van Zandt and Vincent Pastore stopped by the PIX11 studio to talk about the event and forming the Renegade Theater Company.  All proceeds will go to the John Augustus Ferry College Fund.  www.fundraising-ideas.org