Dance-A-Thon

Break out those dancing shoes—it's time to boogie! A 24-hour dance-a-thon is an easy and fun fundraiser. Ask people to sign up to participate. They can either dance as couples or alone. Then have the participants get pledges from the community. Allow enough time before the actual event for everyone to contact their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to sponsor them in the dance-a-thon. Find a venue with enough space to accommodate the size of the group that will be dancing. A school gym or a community center are good options. Provide beverages and light snacks to keep the dancers going for the full 24 hours. A DJ can make things fun, but if you're strapped for cash, ask someone to provide a stereo with a CD player and have group members bring in their favorite CDs. Or load up a few iPods with a variety of music and connect them to the stereo. Be sure to have a small prize for the last ones dancing!
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