Brain Aneurysm Foundation Event Planning Guide 2016-BAF-Event-Manual | Page 7

DIY
DO-IT-YOURSELF EVENTS
FOOD EVENT
WHAT IT IS:
A food event is a yummy way to raise money for the
Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s mission! A chili cook-off,
potluck, or chef competition are some ideas to feed
your desire to host a successful event.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
CAR WASH
A venue to host – such as a VFW hall, private home, or
school cafeteria. Cooks to make food, food products,
dishes, silverware, drinks.
POSSIBLE FUNDRAISING DOLLARS:
WHAT IT IS:
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES:
Grab a group of friends for a bucket of fun! Washing
cars is a fun activity where funds are raised for the
Brain Aneurysm Foundation in exchange for a shiny,
clean car.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
An approved location to hold the car wash, a group of
people to wash the cars, cleaning supplies, signs, cash
box to collect money and make change.
POSSIBLE FUNDRAISING DOLLARS:
MOTORCYCLE RIDE
WHAT IT IS:
A motorcycle ride can be a fun, social event ending at
a venue for a reception. Boost your fundraising efforts
with raffles for donated items and gift certificates!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES:
A venue, food, beverages, audio/visual, entertainment,
tickets sales, auctions, and participants with motorcycles
(note: some communities require permits).
POSSIBLE FUNDRAISING DOLLARS:
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES:
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