Design Challenge Part of Fundraising Fashion Show

Toronto, ON - Students from colleges and universities across Toronto are bringing sexy to scrubs.  The Fabricland Scrubs Design Challenge, a part of North York General Hospital fundraiser The Heart of Fashion, will see participating students rethink traditional hospital scrubs, adding an element of haute couture to the utilitarian garments. The Heart of Fashion has served as a key fundraiser for North York General Hospital for years, but this year marks the first time the design challenge will be rolled out. www.fundraising-ideas.org 

"For the Love of Chocolate" Fundraising Event

Pasadena, CA - “For the Love of Chocolate,” a festive dinner and delicious fundraising event will be held Saturday at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena.  All proceeds from “For the Love of Chocolate” will benefit the Club’s philanthropic and charitable projects, including annual scholarships for high school students.  The event will be filled with a variety of chocolate sweets and treats, appetizers, wine, and catered Italian dinner.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Fanciful Flea Fundraising Event

Marshall, NC - As winter weather arrives in western North Carolina, many families across the region will struggle with the financial burden of home heating costs. To help its neighbors in Madison County manage these costs, local nonprofit organization Madison Has HEArT is hosting its third annual Fanciful Flea event at the Marshall Island Studios.  Unlike a typical fundraising event, the Fanciful Flea offers a wide variety of unique antiques and donated items for attendees to peruse and purchase, ranging from high-end clothing and accessories to big screen televisions and furniture.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Skateboarders Hold Fundraising Event to Build Saketepark

Redlands, CA - Skateboarders in Redlands Sunday kick-flipped until their wheels fell off — all in the name of fundraising.  The Friends of Redlands Skatepark held its first fundraiser at the Five Ten Factory Outlet in hopes of bringing a place to permanently “shred” in the city.  To house the event, the factory store transformed its back lot area into a makeshift skate park, complete with ramps and grind rails for skateboarders to showcase their tricks.  A beer garden and live entertainment helped draw in guests, raising thousands in support of the group’s efforts.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Skateboarders Hold Fundraising Event to Build Skatepark

Redlands, CA - Skateboarders in Redlands Sunday kick-flipped until their wheels fell off — all in the name of fundraising.  The Friends of Redlands Skatepark held its first fundraiser at the Five Ten Factory Outlet in hopes of bringing a place to permanently “shred” in the city.  To house the event, the factory store transformed its back lot area into a makeshift skate park, complete with ramps and grind rails for skateboarders to showcase their tricks.  A beer garden and live entertainment helped draw in guests, raising thousands in support of the group’s efforts.