Two Unique Fundraisers for Hwc That I Need Your Help With

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses two unique fundraising initiatives for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, initiated by one participant, Sarah Frederick. She is seeking donations of gently used bras and retired Pampered Chef tools to sell at yard sales, with proceeds going to her fundraising efforts.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses enthusiasm for Sarah's fundraising ideas and offers to check her cupboards for items to donate.
  • Another participant shares that they might use Sarah's ideas for their own fundraising efforts, mentioning a personal connection to breast cancer through a friend.
  • One participant discusses their passion for raising money for breast cancer and their emotional reaction to Pampered Chef's involvement in the corporate team for the walk.
  • A participant shares their personal loss to breast cancer and offers to donate items from their Pampered Chef collection.
  • Another participant, new to consulting, expresses excitement about potentially starting a Strides team and shares their past volunteer experiences with the American Cancer Society.
  • One participant mentions their long-term involvement with Relay for Life and their commitment to donating part of their commission to support fundraising efforts.
  • Another participant notes their participation in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and wishes Sarah success with her fundraisers.
  • A participant suggests alternative ways to gather bras through community platforms like Freecycle or Craigslist, sharing their personal experience with wearing bras until they are no longer usable.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the specific fundraising methods, but there is a general enthusiasm for supporting breast cancer initiatives and sharing personal experiences related to the cause.

Contextual Notes

The thread reflects a community of participants who are personally connected to breast cancer, either through friends, family, or their own experiences, and are motivated to support related fundraising efforts.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants in the consultant community who are interested in fundraising ideas or who have personal connections to breast cancer may find this discussion relevant.

sarahsellcm
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Hello! I am doing two very unique fund raisers in the month of May that I need your help with. The first one is a Gently used bra sale. If you have any gently used bras that you would like to donate to this fund raiser please email me at [email protected] so I can send you my address to mail them to me. I will be selling these at a yard sale fund raiser for $2 each and all the money going to my Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team. I am very involved with the walk and want to raise as much money as possible. I did this last year and raised about $500. The more bras I can get the better.

The second fund raiser I am doing is a gently used Pampered Chef tool sale. i know we all have tons of older products in our cupboards. If any of you would like to donate any items to this fund raiser that are retired please again email me at [email protected] With this fund raiser I will be letting people purchase items at a very good price. All this money will go to my Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team. Please only donate items that have been retired because if they want new products they will have that option to purchase them if they want to place an order or if they want to host a show.

I appreciate any of your help with these two fund raisers. I am on the team to plan the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in my area and am so happy that Pampered Chef has a National Corporate team this year. I really want these fund raisers to be huge so I need some help with them. Thanks.

God Bless you!
Sarah Frederick
 
Sarah!! Awesome!! Thanks for doing this! I will let you know what I come across in my cupboards!
 
Both are absolutely wonderful ideas! I might have to use those! I have a friend that has just finished her bouts of chemo. Her hair is just starting to come back. She is only 36 with 2 kids.
 
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How is your friend doing?

I am really passionate about raising money for breast cancer. I do a lot of work to raise money for this cause and am really active in planning the walk in my area and started to cry when I heard Pampered Chef was going to have a corporate team. This is going to be a great because it is going to allow more people to find out about the walk. This walk is a big deal but not many know about it. I was so excited about this.
 
Sarah, what awesome ideas!

I lost my MIL to breast cancer and my best friend is a almost 5 year survivor~!
I will clean out my PC cabinets, so email me your address where I can send [email protected]
 
I am so excited that I think my cluster is starting a Strides team ... so I may walk for the first time! In the past, I've helped out at Strides as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society!I'm a brand spankin' new consultant and am grateful not to have any outdated products ... and sad to say my bras are hardly gently used! Except for one that I MAY donate ... if I haven't pitched it! I HATE it because the girls slip out when I raise my arms!I am more passionate about Relay for Life than I am about Strides because I have known so many people who have had every other kind of cancer .... lymphoma, prostate, lung, the list goes on. I have pitched the following HWC fundraiser to my Relay people: If you hold a show between Feb. 15 and March 15 ... I will PERSONALLY donate my commission to YOUR team (or mine if you don't have one!) This is on top of anything your team gets for doing this as a fund-raiser. All I care about is having the HWC products to show at my HWC shows in May, when I plan to renew the offer.My donation is a tax deductible donation and I think it will speak volumes to people when they see I'm willing to put my MONEY where my MOUTH is!My Relay is in May ... when is Strides for you? Mine is in October.
 
For the last 4 years I have been a Team Captain and a Committee Member for our ACS Relay for Life here in Lincoln. My DH father passed away with lung cancer at the age of 59. So ACS is pretty close to our hearts. And I also donate part of my commission to the teams that want to do shows for ACS! :thumbup:
 
That is such a cool idea. I do the Avon Walk for BC each Oct. USually NYC but this year Im heading to Charlotte. I dont have any old PC stuff since Im fairly new (none of my stuff's been retired yet). I wish you the best.
 
You can post on the Yahoo group Freecycle or CraigsList.org for your bras. I wear mine until they fall apart so nothing here. Best wishes.
 
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Thank you all for your thoughts and kind words on this fund raiser. I really appreciate it!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the two unique fundraisers for HWC?

The two unique fundraisers for HWC are a Pampered Chef cooking class fundraiser and a virtual recipe fundraiser. In the cooking class fundraiser, participants can host a cooking demonstration where a portion of the sales goes to HWC. The virtual recipe fundraiser allows supporters to purchase exclusive recipes or meal kits online, with proceeds benefiting HWC.

How can I get involved in the Pampered Chef cooking class fundraiser?

To get involved, you can host a cooking class at your home or virtually. You will need to coordinate with a Pampered Chef consultant who can guide you through the process, provide the necessary materials, and help promote the event to maximize attendance and sales for HWC.

What are the benefits of hosting a virtual recipe fundraiser?

Hosting a virtual recipe fundraiser allows for greater flexibility and accessibility, as participants can join from anywhere. It also requires less preparation and can reach a wider audience. Additionally, it provides an opportunity to showcase unique recipes and products while raising funds for HWC.

How do I promote these fundraisers to maximize participation?

To promote the fundraisers, utilize social media platforms, email newsletters, and community boards to spread the word. Create engaging posts that highlight the benefits of participating, share personal stories related to HWC, and encourage friends and family to join. Offering incentives, such as prizes or discounts, can also help boost participation.

What percentage of sales goes to HWC from these fundraisers?

The percentage of sales that goes to HWC can vary based on the specific fundraiser and agreement with the Pampered Chef consultant. Typically, a portion of the sales—often around 20-30%—is donated to HWC. It's important to clarify the exact percentage with the consultant before starting the fundraiser.

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