Prom and Fundraiser?

alwaysamom
Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:33:11 +0000

SBdad,

The h/s one of my Ds went to did something similar for the prom. They still had the prom but, like with every other event at their school, they added a charity component to it. The committee which organized it surveyed the student body and chose a charity which they wanted to support. The year my D was on the committee it was the city’s AIDS Hospice. Other charities which were supported while she was there were Ronald McDonald House, the city’s Children’s Hospital, UNICEF, the Cancer Society, and a new heart transplant unit at a local hospital. They negotiated with the venue where the prom was to be held to reduce the amount they charged per person, and also to make a donation. The ticket prices added an extra amount, which in concert with the reduced price, created a fairly substantial contribution from each ticket-buyer. I’m sorry I don’t recall the exact amounts because it’s been a few years ago now.

Fundraisers were held in the months leading up to the prom and advertising was sold in the programs which were being printed, again to raise additional funds. They also canvassed all of the school’s families and alumni. This school has a very dedicated group of students, teachers, and parents. It’s an arts h/s which draws kids from all over the city and surrounding towns. Everyone who is there WANTS to be there and the things that these kids accomplish are truly wonderful. The year of my D’s prom, they were able to present a check for several thousand dollars to the AIDS Hospice. I think it’s great when kids are involved in projects like this and I wish your S and his school the best of luck.