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

Gas Station Attendent

Ask a local gas station to let you pump customers gas and wash their windshields. You can either ask for a donation or a set amount. Since most stations are now self service you will be offering the customers a welcome option. It's a win-win situation. It doesn't cost the station a cent and their customers get premium service. This is a nice fundraiser because you have no upfront cost. The gas stations already have the windshield cleaner, squeegees and paper towels. You just provide warm bodies and elbow grease. It would be great to have your purple cards available to hand out to your donors as well to let them know about Rett Syndrome! We got this fundraising idea from a friend who does this at least twice a year for her child's private school and earns $300 in three hours with just seven people! So, call a few friends, get out there, and raise some money!! To get involved with Dress Up 2 Cure 2011 visit http://www.dressup2cure.org/

Donation Containers

This is a straightforward cash collection fundraising at local merchants. Here's what you do: Save old coffee cans and cover them with information about Rett Syndrome as well as the GP2C logo. (we can personalize one of these for you!) Visit your local merchants and ask if you can leave a can at their cash register. For help with personal information for your team email us: kelly@girlpower2cure.org

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

Jail-N-Bail

Jail-N-Bail involves a mock jail set up. An off-duty police officer or volunteer “arrests” the unsuspecting participant, serving them with a warrant. He or she is then whisked off to “jail”. When the participants arrive at the jail their "bail" is set by a judge. Telephones and telephone books will be provided to the jailbirds so they can make pledge calls to friends, relatives and co-workers to earn their bail Most incarcerations should be limited to one or two hours as too not take up too much of the jailbirds day! They also can be released early if they choose to pay their fine upfront :) To get involved with Dress Up 2 Cure 2011 visit http://www.dressup2cure.org/

Car Bash!!

When someone you know is struggling with Rett Syndrome, it is good to be able to get your aggressions out! What better way than with a Car Bash. Contact a local junk yard, automobile dealer, or auto insurance company to see if they have a car in relatively good condition that they would be willing to donate.
All fluids should be removed from the car as well as other hazardous materials. Allow people to take a swing at the car with a hammer for a donation. Proper safety precautions must be taken such as safety glasses, protective outerwear, and a safe distance maintained by the crowd.
It is always a good idea to have volunteer paramedics on hand in case of emergency and check with your local authorities for permission and other safety tips.

Popcorn Proceeds

Check with your local movie theater to see if they might be willing to donate $1.00 for every popcorn purchase throughout the month of April in honor of Autism Awareness month. Make signs informing customers about the proceeds and Rett Syndrome. We can even personalize fliers for you! Send me and email at kelly@girlpower2cure.org


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

Gold Party!

Hosting a GOLD party is a simple and easy way to raise SERIOUS money for your Dress Up 2 Cure team. At your gold party fundraiser, guests simply bring their old or unwanted jewelry to the party. Professional jewelers will appraise each item and guests receive instant payments. Typically, 10% of all the jewelry purchased will be given to your team at the end of the party! Also, there is the opportunity for your guests to also donate their money back to your team as well! (EVEN BETTER!)
You'll be amazed by how much money you can raise in just one evening by selling old jewelry that guests have had lying around their house for years that they never wear!