Can You Spare Some Bacon For A Good Cause?

BDBopper · 01-10-2009, 02:25 PM

As many of you know I spend a lot of time volunteering for the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett a Private school for special needs children in my area. Every year I DJ and put on a Valentine's Day Sock Hop for the students and their families. Last year the Hop ended up raising $500 after cost. Even though this is meant more as an extra-curricular activity I would like to raise the bar higher to $750 or even $1,000 after cost. The event has grown popular as a tradition and I expect another packed house. If we can get enough donations to cover the cost I think the goal can be met.

What is our cost? Compared to other bigger ticket fundraisers it is quite low. All we need to purchase s pizza, chips, and drinks. trophies for dance contests, and prizes for the raffle. The space used is a church fellowship hall and that is donated.

Would anyone be willing to "spare some bacon" to help the effort or donate a prize or two? Typical raffle prizes are gift cards to local restaurants or places like Wal Mart of Best Buy. I also try to get a few boxes from Groovy Candies Anything retro is pretty cool.

I can understand if no one is willing. Times are tough for all of us these days. I'm just giving it a shot. No one will open the door if you don't knock first to turn the phrase.

Thanks for reading and to anyone who can "spare some bacon!"

01-10-2009, 02:25 PM	#1
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Can You Spare Some Bacon For A Good Cause? As many of you know I spend a lot of time volunteering for the Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett a Private school for special needs children in my area. Every year I DJ and put on a Valentine's Day Sock Hop for the students and their families. Last year the Hop ended up raising $500 after cost. Even though this is meant more as an extra-curricular activity I would like to raise the bar higher to $750 or even $1,000 after cost. The event has grown popular as a tradition and I expect another packed house. If we can get enough donations to cover the cost I think the goal can be met. What is our cost? Compared to other bigger ticket fundraisers it is quite low. All we need to purchase s pizza, chips, and drinks. trophies for dance contests, and prizes for the raffle. The space used is a church fellowship hall and that is donated. Would anyone be willing to "spare some bacon" to help the effort or donate a prize or two? Typical raffle prizes are gift cards to local restaurants or places like Wal Mart of Best Buy. I also try to get a few boxes from Groovy Candies Anything retro is pretty cool. I can understand if no one is willing. Times are tough for all of us these days. I'm just giving it a shot. No one will open the door if you don't knock first to turn the phrase. Thanks for reading and to anyone who can "spare some bacon!"
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