Sunday October 30

2016

Forest Park Area Springfield, MA

Think Pink fundraising

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What we do….. Rays of Hope’s mission is to raise funds to improve the breast health of the people in our communities with quality and compassion in partnership with the Baystate Health Breast Network by focusing on:

Funding research at the Rays of Hope Center for Breast Cancer Research Offering community education and outreach Providing coordinated, accessible, and medically advanced care at the

initial stage of diagnosis and continuing through treatment and recovery Supporting patients through the continuum of care that acknowledges the

needs of the whole person The Baystate Health Foundation, under the direction of the Baystate Health Foundation Board of Trustees, raises funds to support each entity within Baystate Health. Baystate Health Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization recognized as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to BHF are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Baystate Health Foundation supports all philanthropic efforts at:

• Baystate Medical Center • Baystate Children’s Hospital • Baystate Franklin Medical Center • Baystate Mary Lane • Baystate Noble Hospital • Baystate Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice • Baystate Wing Hospital

Rays of Hope Baystate Health Foundation 280 Chestnut Street Springfield, Massachusetts 01199 413-794-8001 Baystatehealth.org/raysofhope Foundation.baystatehealth.org

Thank you! This pack provides information and advice to help you organize a successful fundraising event to support Rays of Hope.

Have fun and Thank You!

Funding breast cancer research

Dress Pink Day helps people participate by wearing pink wherever they are. Choose to wear pink all over from head to toe or in more subtle ways like a pink tie, pink lipstick, a pink scarf or even pink shoe laces. Get everyone in your school or workplace to wear pink anytime in October (or during the rest of the year) and make a donation to Rays of Hope. Ask for $2 or $5 for each student to participate. Ask the professors or your boss to give $10! Register your Dress Pink Day by calling our office. We can provide you with pink ribbon sticker pins and more! Visit our website to download a Dress Pink Day packet or call our office.

Ways to support Rays of Hope Host a Pink Party Get the Party Started! Pink Sparkly Party – host a jewelry party and include lots of pink baubles. Contact your favorite jewelry party host and ask them to donate a percentage of the sales to Rays of Hope. Pink Karaoke – Mix up your playlist to include tunes from artists like Pink and Pink Floyd or tunes with “pink” in the lyrics. Pink Pajama Party – be sure to include some slipper tapping tunes! Pink Quiz – ask questions about all things pink. Pink Promise Auction – Get willing volunteers to auction anything from a date with themselves to the promise of cleaning the winning bidder’s dorm room or house! Give out pink party favors like pink breast cancer ribbons, pink cowboy hats, pink sunglasses, pink feather boas….you get the idea! Serve pink drinks and food….check out the internet for some great ideas. Ask for donations, sell pink items, charge a fee – there are lots of ways to fundraise!

Pink Wig Monday Wig Out for Rays of Hope and turn a blue Monday into a fun Pink Day! Designate Monday as the day to see your classmates, teachers, co-workers and bosses wearing a pink wig, or any kind of funky wig, and ask that each participant make a donation to Rays of Hope. Be sure to let us know if your school or workplace is “Wigging Out” by contacting our office to register. Make sure to send us photos…we may post them on our website or Facebook page!

Take on the Challenge of a Lifetime Everyone has a different reason for supporting Rays of Hope. Maybe you want to honor a loved one, support a friend or take on a big challenge. Whatever your motivation, you’ll be helping us with the biggest challenge of all – beating breast cancer. Throughout the year, instead of walking five miles, we challenge you to do what you love best or try something new and collect donations just like Walk participants. Some ideas:

Swimming Bowling Cycling

Lacrosse Volleyball Rowing Yoga

and so much more!

MORE IDEAS! Sing for your Supper – host a fun dinner party where guests bring a favorite dish and make a donation to Rays of Hope. Entertainment is provided by your guests as each must perform a song sometime during the party (maybe a song by Pink!) “Pinknic” or BBQ – Serve pink food and drinks – strawberries, salmon, pink lemonade and more! Ask guests for donations to Rays of Hope. Halloween Boo B Party – with October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month there’s no better fundraiser to have than a costume party for Rays of Hope! Pink Bollywood Party – ask questions about all things pink. Guitar Hero or Wii Tournament - you get the idea! Pink Poker Tournament….check out the internet for more great ideas. Sell Rays of Hope Pins….we can provide you with fantastic pins to sell at your event

Form a Team Create a School Team! School Teams can be broken down into smaller teams such as “Class of..”, sports teams, rowing team, Sorority and Frat teams, and more! Worplace teams can be by department! Ask friends and family to support your fundraising goals! Have your team members do the same! Create your own fundraising Webpage to help you quickly reach your fundraising goals and easily get the word out about your commitment! Visit the Rays of Hope website to find out how. 10,000 Steps Challenge If you can’t join the Walk & Run on October 25 you can still participate by joining the virtual 10,000 Steps Toward the Cure walk. You’ll receive a pedometer to keep track of your steps while fundraising for Rays of Hope!

Fundraising 101: 1 Look through this packet for ideas or come up with your own unique fundraising event. Don’t get too complicated and get as many people involved in the planning as possible.

2 Draw up an action plan and set deadlines for each step.

3 Obtain any permissions/permits you may need to move forward with your event.

4 Fill out the form in this packet to register your event. We can send you our logo to place on your flyers to publicize the event.

5 Order any supplies from us you may want – brochures, pins to sell, banners and more.

6 Have a fantastic event and take lots of photographs to send us. Don’t forget to let your local press know about the event. 7 Count the cash and send a check made out to Rays of Hope to us at Baystate Health Foundation, 280 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199. We’ll send you a receipt and thank you letter!

8 Remember to thank everyone who helped and supported you. It will encourage them to be involved in your next event for Rays of Hope!

Your Information

Event Information

First Name:

Event Name:

Last Name:

Event Date:

Mailing Address:

Time:

City: State:

Place:

Zip Code:

Tell us what’s happening!

School or Business Name:

Phone:

Cell:

Email:

Team Name:

Register Your Event

Please send completed form to:

Rays of Hope, Baystate Health Foundation, 280 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199 or Fax to 413-794-7616 or email to Raysofhope@baystatehealth.org

the Baystate Health Foundation Outside Events Policy & Form will be mailed to you