Legends of Basketball Game for Bowel Cancer: A Night Bigger Than the Game
Some nights transcend sport. Saturday, February 28 was one of them. A host of former Australian hoops stars and celebrities returned to the hardwood for a good cause during the first-ever Legends of Basketball for Bowel Cancer game. Held at the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna South, the inaugural event brought together Hall of Famers, Olympians, NBL champions and the broader Australian basketball community — united not by competition, but by cause. The night was dedicated to raising awareness, funding vital research and saving lives, whilst fans — young and old — got up close with their idols. Basketball Victoria [...]
Fundraising Australia Style
Australian's are great at raising money for causes. Last month was a perfect example as Aussie's put in an amazing fundraising performance for Movember, an event the grows bigger every year. Movember raises money for mens health, in particular prostate cancer research and depression. Their marketing team is very creative as they have taken a fun gimmick (growing a moustache) and made it as the "challenge" for participants to help raise money. It also creates a talking point that further raises awareness for the cause, and gets more people involved. In terms of ideas for fundraising it is up there as [...]
Community Fundraising Ideas That Work
If you're looking to raise money for your organisation, sports club or other non-profit group, there are many avenues available. However a number of options may not be suitable, firstly because of financial investment, the number of people required to make it work, or suitable venues to hold certain fundraising events. Getting community interest in your fundraiser can go a long way, but it can also be hard to achieve. One sure fire way to raise money without having to spend to much money upfront or worry about places to hire is selling raffle tickets. Certain companies can assist community [...]