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Fundraising Activities

Fundraising Activities

There are many fundraising activities run through schools, but here are a few fundraising activities that you can do independently.

Some activities occur on specific dates while others can be done at a time that suits you. However, registration is needed for some events, so check their websites for more details.

  • RSPCA Million Paws Walk - 18 May 2008 - Annual pet walk that promotes responsible pet ownership and raises funds for the RSPCA.
  • MS Read-a-thon - 1 to 30 June 2008 - Run by MS Australia. Read as many books, magazines, newspapers, and websites as possible during the period to raise money for those with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 
  • Red Nose Day - 27 June 2008 - Run by SIDS and Kids, it raises money and awareness for sudden and unexpected infant death. Fundraising can be done all throughout June.
  • World Vision 40 Hour Famine - 15 to 17 August 2008 - Raises money for various international projects to help with food, community development, and education. Alternatives to fasting for 40 hours (8 hours for those under 12 years of age) include - Turn Off Technology and Furniture Famine. Can also be done at a different time to the official weekend.
  • Daffodil Day - 22 August 2008 - Run by the Cancer Council, it raises money for cancer support, information, clinical trials, research, and much more. Fundraising can be done all throughout August.
  • Loud Shirt Day - 12 September 2008 - Annual fundraising and awareness campaign for Telethon Speech & Hearing in WA to help deaf and hearing-impaired children learn to listen and speak.
  • RSPCA Happy Tails Day - 10 October 2008 - Part of the RSPCA Awareness Week. Raises money for the RSPCA and promotes awareness of animal welfare issues.
  • National Bandanna Day - 31 October 2008 - Run by CanTeen - the Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer - it raises money for the organisation's support services. CanTeen's services are for 12 to 24 year olds who are patients, who have an immediate family member who has been diagnosed with cancer, or who have had an immediate family member die from cancer. 
  • Oxfam Walk Against Want - Various dates throughout the year - Raises awareness and money to help prevent poverty and injustice.

Warner Bros Movie World Theme Park Entry
Warner Bros Movie World Theme Park Entry

Main Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland
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Surfing Lessons - Beginners 2 hours
Surfing Lessons - Beginners 2 hours

Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Queensland
(GFOO100 book online with GoDo)


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