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WHO: Matt Gorham, 23, from Massachusetts
WHAT: Matt and his committee raised $550 for Playworks Massachusetts through a Rock, Paper Scissors FUNdraiser.
HOW: We brought together over 200 guests to support Playworks and the upcoming Girl’s Basketball League. Every person that came to the event was asked
SWEATYS GET ACTIVE AND GIVE BACK AWARD NOMINEE
WHO: Summer Camp Staff from South Windsor Parks & Recreation in South Windsor, CT.
WHAT: In their second annual Run4Camp, the summer camp staff ran 26.2 miles from the South Windsor Community Center to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, CT. They raised $2517.19.
HOW: The staff
SWEATYS GET ACTIVE AND GIVE BACK AWARD NOMINEE
WHO: Nadia Alaiyan, 20, from Claremont, CA.
WHAT: Nadia and her soccer team at Pomona-Pitzer organized a Greater Goals Campaign, an exciting fundraising idea where players participate by reaching out to family and friends who pledge voluntary amounts based on goals scored and shutouts achieved throughout the season. They raised $2,331
SWEATYS GET ACTIVE AND GIVE BACK AWARD NOMINEE
WHO: Kate Dumanian, 20, from California.
WHAT: Kate hiked the Grand Teton in Wyoming in Big City Mountaineers’ Summit For Someone event. She says, “I raised funds and awareness through sending letters to potential donors and postings on social media. I wrote a long fundraising letter explaining
SWEATYS GET ACTIVE AND GIVE BACK AWARD NOMINEE
WHO: Jesse Ross, 20, from New Hampshire.
WHAT: Jesse hiked the entire Appalachian Trail to help the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. He’s raised $8,500.
BEST PART ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE: The lasting perspective I now have on life! I met incredible people and saw some beautiful country. I also had
SWEATYS GET ACTIVE AND GIVE BACK AWARD NOMINEE
WHO: Charlie Wittenberg, 13, from California.
WHAT: Charlie raised funds by holding a Dizzy Goals Challenge. He raised $1,755 for Grassroot Soccer.
HOW: Charlie encouraged donors to Shoot, Send, Spend, Share their Dizzy Goals to help raise dollars.
CHECK OUT CHARLIE’S VIDEO CALL TO ACTION:
BEST PART ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE:
SWEATYS GET ACTIVE AND GIVE BACK AWARD NOMINEE
WHO: Maegan Richards, 21, from California.
WHAT: Maegan traveled to Mozambique as part of LEGADO’s Lost Mountain Symposium. Every dollar raised is focused on building new approaches to African conservation, starting with the peak that launched it all—Mount Namuli. Maegan raised $8,000.
HOW: Maegan says, “First, I talked to friends and family
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WHO: Esperanza, 11, from Chittick Elementary School in MA.
WHAT: Esperanza raised $20 for Playworks Massachusetts to help more girls participate in the Girls Basketball League with her.
HOW: She says, “I asked my parents and friends to support me as I played basketball in the 2015 Girl’s Basketball League.
SWEATYS GET ACTIVE AND GIVE BACK AWARD NOMINEE
WHO: Team Red Eddies from Edward Little High School in Maine. Youth team ages 7-19.
WHAT: They raised $15,000 for their team at the Dempsey Challenge.
HOW DID YOU FUNDRAISE?: Leading up to the Dempsey Challenge in October, Team Red Eddies was a busy group with various fundaisers. They sold gift
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WHO: Lexie Mariash, 13, from Sarasota, FL.
WHAT: Lexie raised $4,815 for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium through a mini-golf tournament.
HOW: Lexie says, “Coordinating and organizing a mini golf tournament with sponsors, players, a raffle, booths, and fun.”
BEST PART ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE: “Seeing how many people