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Auction
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Hold a dinner and get sporting or entertainment memorabilia to auction. There are many companies that will give you items on a sale or return basis.
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Art Exhibition
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Arrange an exhibition of local artists. Charge an entry fee and get commission on paintings sold |
Barbecue
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Invite your friends to a BBQ and ask them to make a donation.
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Bad Tie Day
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Charge your work colleagues a fee to wear a bad tie. If they do not wear one, charge them double |
Charity Ball
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Organise a themed ball with DJ or live music at a nightclub or hotel. You can team it with a memorabilia auction.
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Dog Show
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Charge an entry fee and get local pet stores to sponsor the event.
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Dance
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Organise a themed dance like Barn Dance/ Line dance/Square dance.
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Garage Sale
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Arrange a garage sale and ask your friends and neighbours to give you items to sell.
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Golf Tournament
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Charge an entry fee and get local businesses to donate prizes for each hole and for the overall winner.
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Karaoke Night
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Charge an entry fee for singers and spectators. Include raffles and maybe auctions.
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Lunch Money
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Ask your work friends to pack a lunch and donate their lunch money to the Myeloma Foundation of Australia |
Marathons
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Just about any hobby or sport lends itself to an “athon” Eg: walkathon- swimathon/danceathon.
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Party Presents
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If you are having a birthday party and your friends ask you what you would like for your birthday, you might suggest that they make a donation to the Foundation instead of buying you a present (do you really want more socks and undies anyway?). Special donation envelopes are available to send out with your invitations.
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Swear Box
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Place a swear box at you office or home or club and for every swear word uttered, the fine is $1.00.
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Trivia Night
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Organise a trivia night and charge teams entry fees. Get donations from local businesses to use as prizes.
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Wine & Cheese Party
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Ask local supermarkets and bottle shops to donate wine and cheese then charge an entry fee.
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If you have any other ideas please share them with others. Please email Shaun Raby at mmag@optusnet.com.au
MFA can provide you with donation record sheets, proforma letters for seeking donations for events or any other stationery you may need, to make your event a success.