Raising Funds While Having Fun
Updated: 8:55 am EDT August 31,
2004
Lend a helping hand and have a great time doing it. Check out these exciting fundraising events, activities and volunteer opportunities submitted to GoCarolinas.com by organizations in Charlotte and surrounding communities.
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| CREW Charlotte's Uptown Dining For A Difference (Charlotte) |
| Presenter: | CREW Charlotte, Inc. (Commercial Real Estate Women Charlotte) |
| To Benefit: | Mecklenburg County Women's Commission, Habitat For Humanity of Charlotte and CREW Foundation Inc. |
| Location: | Hilton Charlotte Towers
222 East 3rd Street, Charlotte 28202.
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| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 11.
5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Contact: | For more information, please call Brooke Gibson, CREW Community Relations Chair, at 704-295-4000. Visit www.crewcharlotte.org. |
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| Description: | CREW Charlotte, Inc. will host its second annual "Uptown Dining for a Difference" on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at The Hilton Charlotte and Towers. CREW Charlotte (Commercial Real Estate Women Charlotte) celebrates Uptown Charlotte's most savory restaurants as it takes its guests on a "dine around" the Center City, has guests bid for silent auction items, and raffles off several big ticket items! CREW Charlotte welcomes you to join them as a guest or become a sponsor of the event. All proceeds will benefit Mecklenburg County Women's Commission (704-336-3210), Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte (704-376-2054) and CREW Foundation, Inc. |
FUNDRAISERS
| Presenter: | American Heart Association of Charlotte |
| To Benefit: | American Heart Association
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| Location: | Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte, N.C.
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| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 18
Check-in and the Wellness Expo open at 7:30 a.m.; the Walk begins at 9:00 a.m. |
| Fees: | Donations are appreciated |
| Contact: | For more information, call 704- 374-0632. |
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| Description: | The American Heart Association's Charlotte Metro Heart Walk presented by Harris Teeter and Nestle' Waters will raise funds to fight the nation's No. 1 and No. 3 killers, heart disease and stroke, by funding lifesaving research and community programs and education. In addition, to the 3-mile non-competitive walk, there will be plenty of fun activities for the children.
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| MS 150 Breakaway To The Beach Bike Tour (Charlotte) |
| Presenter: | National MS Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter |
| To Benefit: | The MS 150 Bike Tour will benefit the more than 6,000 people living with multiple sclerosis in our region. |
| Location: | National MS Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
9844 C Southern Pines Blvd.
Concord, N.C. 28273
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| Date and Time: | September 18-19 (all day). |
| Fees: | Free to watch. $200 pledge to participate as a cyclist. |
| Contact: | For more information and to register, call, 704-525-2955 or 1-800-FIGHT-MS. |
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| Description: | This September, nearly 2,300 cyclists and 1,000 volunteers will embark on a 150-mile journey to end the devastating effects of muliple sclerosis. Presented by Pfeiffer University and Wachovia, this two-day event invites cyclists to ride 150 miles to help raise money and awareness. Participants may choose to start from either Rockingham or Weddington, North Carolina or Camden, South Carolina. All cyclists gather at the finish line in North Myrtle Beach. |
FUNDRAISERS
| East Gaston Tailgate BBQ (Mt. Holly) |
| Presenter: | East Gaston High School |
| To Benefit: | East Gaston High School
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| Location: | 1744 Lane Road
Mt. Holly, NC
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| Date and Time: | Friday, September 24
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
| Fees: | $7 per plate. |
| Contact: | For more information, call 704-913-4232. |
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| Description: | This event is a fundraiser barbecue. Walk-ins are welcome. Local delivery is provided for a purchase of 10 plates or more.
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