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Lorraine's Little Angels host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

There are unlimited ways for teams to raise money for charity walks. This morning I attended a charity event that was hosted by a charity walk team made up of young people. The event was a pancake breakfast.

Applebee’s in Fredericksburg, Virginia opened their doors on a Saturday morning and made plates of pancakes and sausage for the hungry people showing up to show their support. The team, Lorraine’s Little Angels, served the food with a smile.

People showed up who had some involvement with the Arthritis Walks. Some people showed up because they wanted to support a great cause. Others even showed up from the hotel across the street because they were hungry. Regardless of the reason, everyone had a great time and contributed to an important cause.

What are some ways you have used to raise money for charity walks? Let me know by leaving a comment.

Thanks,

p.s. Go to http://llakids.com to learn more about this team and their fundraising activities. Go to http://LetsMoveTogether.org to find an Arthritis Walk in your area.

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Proud "graduate" of the 2009 Arthritis College

Training for your charity walks does not have to be boring. A little creativity can have your participants wanting more, rather than wanting it to end quickly. This is important because people are more open to learning new ideas when they’re having a good time.

I recently had the privilege of attending the training event Arthritis College. The event was put on by the Arthritis Foundation, Virginia Chapter and the students included board members, staff , and volunteers from across the state of Virginia.

Class topics included arthritis research, charity events, and leadership. house education on these topics turn from drab to dynamic? Here are some of my observations:

• A college theme was used throughout the day.  We entered as freshmen and progressed to sophomores, etc. after participating in each class. The decorations and dialog used throughout the event stayed consistent with the theme.  At the end of the day, there was a graduation ceremony.
• Dr. Loren Erickson discussed his research at a level everyone could understand. He also showed how the research has already made great strides in the fight against arthritis.
• In the middle of the day, Christine Walters led a session of improvisation that had all of us laughing while we created funny dance routines and pictures with crayons.
• The instructional classes each used props and student participation throughout. Some even sprinkled contests with simple prizes to increase the fun and participation.

What are you going to do that is fun and different to help motivate and train your charity walk participants? A little applied creativity can make a big difference.

Thanks,

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If you were not able to attend the Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk this year, check out the below slideshow. Walking events can be fun and provide support to your favorite cause.

If you are not involved in a charity walk, go to http://www.LetsMoveTogether.org to find an Arthritis Walk in your area or contact your favorite nonprofit organizations to discover if they host charity walks you can join.

Thanks,

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