Wacky Competitions Raise over £15,000 in Fundraiser for St. Barnabas Hospice

Lincoln, England - The event took place on Saturday at Washingborough Playing Fields as teams from across the county tackled the inflatable obstacle course.  This was the seventh annual fundraiser of this type.  Event Fundraiser for St Barnabas Hospice, Laura Stones, said:  “I am absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of money raised from this year’s It’s a Knockout. The money raised will help to support hundreds of families across Lincolnshire who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.”  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Black Tie Black Leather Affair Fundraising Event

Milford, IA - Cars, food, music and a good time will highlight the second annual Black Tie Black Leather Affair, a fundraiser for the Shayla Bee Fund. It has been scheduled for the evening of Saturday at Okoboji Classic Cars. Yesterdays will cater the event again this year and T.V. and the Beller'd Yellers will be the featured entertainment.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Amazing Race Style Fundraising Event

Maryville, MO - Thirty-two teams of four paid $100 each to enter the first Amazing Lettuce Chase fundraiser hosted by the nonprofit Lettuce Dream.  The scavenger hunt shares a few similarities to the popular TV show “The Amazing Race,” and challenges teams to decipher rhyming clues which took them to 15 different locations of historical interest spread throughout Nodaway County.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Wacky Bed Races Fundraising Event

Twin Falls, ID — You’ll never look at bedtime the same.  The Magic Valley MS Bed Races starts at noon on Saturday in downtown Twin Falls. This zany fundraiser pits teams of five against each other to see who can push a bed down the street the fastest.  The fundraiser helps raise money to supply multiple sclerosis patients with medication, equipment and transportation.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Harding Academy Teacher Fundraiser Golf Tournament

Searcy, AR — Golf, food and fellowship for a good cause — what’s not to love?  Participants will raise money to support Harding Academy while golfing with friends and family at the Harding Academy Teacher Fundraiser Golf Tournament.  The fundraising event will take place Aug. 4 at The Course at River Oaks in Searcy, with tee-off at noon, he said.  Lunch will be provided to all participants beforehand.  Items from Chick-fil-A and Firehouse Subs will be served, along with chips, cookies, soda and water.  Players will be entered to win a YETI cooler and YETI cups, he said.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Small Blood Drive Grows into Huge Fundraising Event

Silverhill, AL — What started out as a small blood drive in Silverhill has evolved into a major fundraising event for Leukemia and other blood cancers with sponsors, more than 30 vendors and support from a major media group.  In addition to the blood drive, the event will include 30 vendors, entertainment provided by a local D.J., food provided by The Good Guys, and Mrs. K’s Sno-Ball Shoppe.  There will also be a crafting area for children, including a space where children can create their own painted rocks, which will then be placed around the area.  www.fundraising-ideas.org