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A silent auction can be a fun and easy way to make money and people like to win things. Participants come and mingle while placing their bids. Items, services, gift certificates, just about anything can donated to auction. Gift baskets are always a hit too!
Need help getting started? Download a sample template for a silent auction here: Sample Silent Auction Template – American Cancer Society Resources (acsresources.org)
People pay for trivia at bars and restaurants, so invite them to pay to play for Relay For Life. Consider adding some questions specific to cancer or your community for
Movies on the Lawn are a fun summer time fundraiser! Have everyone bring a blanket and you can accommodate a lot of people. For a fun twist, organize in a
Can also be called a “Treasure sale” because one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Organize a day, contact team members for donations and turn all those “treasures” into American
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