Set Back #1

Today was my first day of fundraising. Abby and I spent the entire afternoon trying to find businesses to sponsor us. Needless to say we were pretty unsuccessful...we came home with $0!! Well, thats not completely true. Signo Di Vino kindly donated a $20 gift certificate which we will put to use in other fundraising efforts.

Despite our day's failure, we learned alot! First of all, we do have a couple leads to chase and may need to refocus the types of businesses we approach. Secondly, it is clearly obvious that running a marathon is not going to be the hardest part. Fundraising almost $3,000 may be the true challenge (but completely worth it). After throwing in the towel for the day, we did some serious brainstorming for fundraising ideas. Here is what we came up with:

-Dollar Drive - For $1 (or more) people can sign our TNT racing shirts
-Garage Sale - 100% Donation based
-Rootbeer Floats/Italian Soda Stand at the Mall
-Sponsor Donuts and Coffee at Church
-Valentine's Day - Help local flower shops deliver flowers
-Event Concession Stand Sales
-Donation Cans - At grocery stores or fast food restraurants
-Bowling Night

Please feel free to post a comment if you have any fabulous fundraising ideas to offer up. We (Abby, Ellen & I) will gladly consider them! No idea is a stupid idea! ;-)