Our 'Pink Stall' at the Bayswater PS fete! (See windswept hair)
It was lovely to chat to so many people about the Mothers Day Classic, as well as Register 4 (will tell you a bit more about that shortly), the Amazons Perth Dragon Boat team and BCNA. We had a steady flow of visitors and there were many who were interested in participating in the MDC if not running or walking then volunteering. I know I heard of one group of mothers who were looking to pull a team together. Go girls! I hope you get it up and running and will hopefully hear from you on how you are going. There were also some family groups who were interested in joining in. I know for myself, that I am really excited to be walking with my husband and son.
On a more sombre note, the reality of the statistics for breast cancer never cease to amaze, in fact horrify me. I can't believe how many people I spoke to on Sunday who know someone who has been diagnosed or have gone or are going through the trauma of a diagnosis themselves. I feel for each and every one of you and that is why I am so passionate about doing my bit within the community. It is just so important for us to continue raising awareness and necessary funds to make sure the researchers and doctors and other concerned professionals have the means to do what they do so well.
The National Breast Cancer Foundation is a key recipient of funds raised by the Mothers Day Classic - thanks to Women in Super. Up until last year NBCF had a huge focus on fundraising. In late 2010 NBCF launched a new initiative called Register 4. The goal is to for 1 million women to register online as a breast cancer research participant. It does not cost you anything, only your time and willingess to be involved. Please go to their website http://www.register4.org.au/ for more information. Get your friends, families and colleagues involved!
Now back to the Mothers Day Classic. I am having a quiet chuckle to myself on reading the above as I feel like we just had a word from our sponsor. But then...I am easy to amuse! Fundraising! It can be a tough call sometimes but just remember every little bit counts. With Easter just over a week away it is a good opportunity to raise some funds! I mean who doesn't like chocolate??? (I wish I didn't!). Tomorrow I am taking into the office an Easter basket to raffle and a 'guess how many eggs in the jar' competition. I have been asking people at work to be involved in the MDC and whilst I have had success with some, I figure the other way to get people involved is to ask for assistance in fundraising! I will keep you posted on how we go!
What strategies do you have for fundraising?? Please share some of your ideas!
Until later in the week....
I am in the throes of getting permission to run a sausage sizzle at/ near work (we are near a lovely park area). The idea being that I supply the food and for a small cost people get a yummy hot lunch.
ReplyDeleteI've not done it before but I am hoping that it will be as successful as my "pink" morning teas have always been. There is something so cheerful about pink food!
I agree! Pink just seems to jazz it up and make it appealing to the eye! I still remember a 'giant cupcake' I made one year for a morning tea!
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