Prom and Fundraiser?

SBDad
Sat, 25 Feb 2006 14:16:09 +0000

My S has an idea for the junior/senior prom and, under the theory that there is nothing new under the sun, I thought I’d see if anyone had seen this done at their schools.

In short, he would like to take the prom, tone it down and raise money for third world children. He would do this by encouraging students to not rent a tux/buy a pricey dress and come to a group dinner at the school sponsored by local merchants in place of the big dinner out. Money that kids didn’t spend on the prom “stuff” would be gathered and sent to a charity. Maybe make the addmission to the dinner $75.00 and give everyone an armband to wear to the dance. Could call it something like “Prom-In-Aid”.

Ever seen this done? Any suggestions from this brilliant group?

Please try and build on the idea, not rip it up. We’re trying to be positive.