Northwood realizes the need for a change in schools promoting healthy behavior and we intend to implement that change in our fundraising efforts this school year. Your child will have fun while exercising and helping their school. A Fun Run is an event where the students will run or walk a course during the school day. They will be provided a warm up time, then time to run or walk the designated course. Afterwards, they will have a healthy snack and take a group picture. 100% OF THE MONEY COLLECTED WILL BENEFIT THE NORTHWOOD PTA.
This is a school-wide fundraiser. Every child will be asked to participate by gathering pledges from family, friends and neighbors. Our goal is to have each child raise $50 for this event. Everyone will be able to take part in the actual “Fun Run” regardless of the number of pledges he/she receives. THIS IS THE ONLY FUNDRAISER ALL YEAR WHEN YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ASK ANYONE FOR MONEY TO HELP YOUR SCHOOL!
I encourage all of you to get your children involved in this group event. Unlike other fundraisers, the Fun Run will enable children to go out and raise money for their school based on their own participation. As they ask for pledges, encourage them to let the donors know that they will be walking/running for their school. This is a way for the children to take ownership and pride in their school. I’m excited to offer a child-run fundraiser like this one.
Last year, we brought in a total of $17,009 from the Fun Run. Local sponsors covered the entire cost of the event so 100% of the money brought in by the students went directly to the PTA. Because of this success, we have decided to make previous fundraisers (Apple Fun Fair, Spirit ware sales, Family Fun Night) into break-even events. That is why it is imperative that you participate in this biggest fundraiser of the year. The funds brought in through this event cover our costs for the rest of the year. Our school-wide goal this year is $20,000.