Fitness-focused Silent Auctions and Raffles
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Often the events surrounding a run/walk are just as much fun as the race itself. Whether it is a health fair, prize ceremony or after-party, these can keep your participants hanging around before and after the main event. This provides the perfect opportunity to raise even more funds for your charity. Silent auctions and raffles are a great way to do this.
You can make these events relate to your run/walk by keeping the items fitness-focused, personal and local. Just like the auctions and raffles you might see at a summer fair, what makes items unique is a personal touch. For example, at the auctions I’ve been to I’ve often seen a lot of beautiful quilts or crafts, things that are more talent-focused. When it comes to functional fitness and health-related products creating that same uniqueness can be a little more challenging.
It is possible though. Here are some ideas.
- Personal training sessions with a local certified trainer
- A pair of running or walking shoes with a proper fitting provided by a qualified professional
- A week of healthy meals prepared by a local private chef
- Consultation sessions with a sports nutritionist
- A 60 minute massage or spa treatment
- Month membership to take specialty fitness classes such as yoga, cultural dance or tai chi
- Short term membership to a local CSA (community supported agriculture) which allows the winner to get a box of fresh produce each month from a nearby farm
- Healthy, local, sustainable agricultural products such as cheeses and grass-fed beef
These things utilize the talents of those in your community. They provide a unique personal touch that goes beyond a piece of fitness gear from a name brand company. They promote health and wellbeing while featuring products and services located in your area.
These types of items will draw the attention of your participants and increase the chances of high bids or a higher number of raffle ticket sales. You’ll develop relationships with local businesses during the process of seeking items. In the end this will mean more money generated to benefit your charity and likely some very happy winners.
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