Video Game Tournament

Let’s face it; many kids don’t play board games these days. However, a video game tournament speaks their language!
Setting up a video game competition:
Collect the Games. Chances are most of the families in your neighborhood have more electronic games in the house now then they do board games. This should make it easy to collect a few systems and games for the evening. Set a registration fee per - say $10 per person.

Should I Choose 1 or More Game? Many organizers might prefer to stick to one game to keep things simple, but there are no rules that limit the night to just one game! You could have a Nintendo Wii tournament with a whole host of games—that way there is something for everyone.

Tournament Style: You can play round-robin, double elimination, or allow winners of one game to challenge anyone from a list of other game winners.

Gamer Stations: If you do choose to do a larger video game tourney with multiple gaming systems, you will be able to keep more players involved in the tournament. Remember to establish a time per game to keep the competition on schedule and fair for all players.

Snacks:Your players will appreciate drinks and snacks if the tournament is an evening or day-long event. Try to get a local pizza, burger or wings restaurant to sponsor the event for free and then charge for snacks and refreshments—with funds raised going to GP2C and your team!

To get involved with Dress Up 2 Cure 2011 visit http://www.dressup2cure.org/

Cookie Walk

How does a Cookie Walk work? You will need to get friends and family involved in the baking. (Something like this is very successful at a church or school!) Volunteers bake cookies, bars, candies or confections. The goodies will be spread out on tables in your venue of choice. A price "per pound' is set and listed so that your guests know what to expect. ($5.00 is a good suggested price) Be sure to advertise - use facebook, email, the local paper, posters - you name it! The public then 'walks' along the many tables selecting treats*. At the end of the walk, treat containers are weighed to determine how much you pay. Homemade treats are a perfect gift for neighbors, clients, colleagues, and family! *Be sure to have a box of latex gloves for people to wear when choosing their cookies (or a volunteer at each table wearing gloves to put the cookies on the plate for them.) To get involved with Dress Up 2 Cure 2011 visit www.dressup2cure.org

Rollin' For Rett

If you have checked out our Dress Up 2 Cure site then you have probably read about our Rollin' For Rett events! April is the PERFECT month to reach out to your local Roller Derby team because many of them are right in the middle of their season! We have worked with quite a few teams nationwide and have had an absolute BLAST! These ladies are perfect examples of GIRL POWER! We make it easy for you to reach out to your local team:
To find your local team click HERE
For an email you can personalize to send them click HERE
All that is left for you is the FUN and the money that will be raised for your DU2C team!!
If you have any questions send us an email: kelly@girlpower2cure.org
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Lia Sophia (or other great products!)

Another great way to raise money if you sell products like Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, etc - is to donate your proceeds from a special party to your team - OR ask a friend that might sell products like this to help out your team!


Here is a GREAT example of a party being held by Elizabeth Breden in honor of her daughter Kelly:


April is Autism awareness month and as a mother of a "special" needs child I wanted to honor Kelly in a "special" way. Order any jewelry now until April 15th and I will donate my full commission (30% of all sales) to Girl Power 2 Cure a non profit raising awareness and $ for research to cure Rett Syndrome.

SALE!!! Buy 2 items at full price (the least expensive) and get up to 4 more items at half price (the most expensive piec...es at 1/2 off.) Orders will arrive in time for Mother's Day. What better way to spend that income tax refund then gift giving and helping my beautiful daughter and all those affected by this terrible disorder.

Just go to www.liasophia.com/elizabethbreden click on the words "our jewelry" and type my name (Elizabeth Breden) under hostess info. You can shop until you drop. Email me at bethbreden@yahoo.com with any questions or come by the house on 4/15 to see my sample and have fun and munchies too!

If you'd like to just make a donation in honor Kelly please go to the first giving link at www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/elizabeth-breden Its safe and quick and would make Kelly's heart sing!!



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Preferred Parking Prize

This is either given by the boss or by someone who has a great parking spot they would donate for a week or longer -- the prize would go to winner of an "essay" competition about why they deserve the spot! (with a $10 entry fee of course!) OR simply auction the space off to the highest bidder!



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Cup cakes for a cure!

We would like to thank Katie for this GREAT idea!
This is an easy fundraiser to run as part of a larger event, such as a holiday craft sale, or sporting event. You will want to package items individually (single cupcakes) and in larger groups (plates of cupcakes) so that you have something for everyone. Clearly label all items with a price and also mark anything with nuts so you don’t have any allergic reactions.

On the day of the sale, set everything up on a long table. Have a cash box and have at least twenty dollars in small bills and coins for making change. Sell bottled water, soda, or coffee to wash down the yummy goodness!

To get involved with Dress Up 2 Cure 2011 visit www.dressup2cure.org

Lose weight and raise money!

Are you trying to lose weight to benefit your health? Well you might not have heard about such thing as a weight loss fundraiser, but many are using this type of event as the motivation they need to stay on track with their weight loss goals!

You simply set your weight loss goal and your friends, family, and co-workers support your efforts by pledging per pound lost! (ie. they will donate $5 for every pound you lose throughout the month of April)It is a win-win! You lose those unwanted pounds and your team raises money!

To get involved with Dress Up 2 Cure 2011 visit http://www.dressup2cure.org/

Casual For A Cause

We understand that Dressing up silly might not be appropriate for every work place. We do not want anyone to be left out! "Casual For A Cause" might be PERFECT for you! Simply ask your employer to consider hosting a “Jeans Day” or “Casual Day.” All employee’s that participate would make a donation to benefit your DU2C team!
*Click on the photos below to print each flier.


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Block Party!

A block party, street party, apartment party......just get your neighbors together for some fun and food! Make it a pot luck and that takes ALL the stress out of planning the party for you!

We are more than happy to personalize an invitation for you just email me at kelly@girlpower2cure.org

To get involved with Dress Up 2 Cure please visit: www.dressup2cure.org

DARE to raise awareness

Let your friends, family, and co-workers DARE you in your effort to raise money for your Dress Up 2 Cure team and for Rett Syndrome Awarenss!
You can choose the dare or if you are truly brave, let THEM choose the dare!
For example: "If I raise $1,000, I will: shave my head.......get a tattoo......let my children give me a makeover.....wear a clown wig and tutu into work. I think you get the idea - are you brave enough to TAKE THE DARE to make others AWARE of Rett Syndrome?????

To get involved with Dress Up 2 Cure, visit www.dressup2cure.org!