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MoveFTT: Mile-a-day Challenge for Dementia

MoveFTT: Mile-a-day Challenge for Dementia

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35 day mile-a-day challenge to bring direct support to dementia families and brain health advocacy to the public.

Registration is now open for the third annual MoveFTT (Move For Their Thoughts)

BEGINS: September 18 through October 22, 2023.

Registration Deadline: Saturday, September 16th!

ABOUT MoveFTT:

You may walk, run, bike, swim…just move! mile a day for 35 days to improve their brain health while helping dementia families feel seen, heard and not alone!

Registration may be as an individual or a team.

Participants pledge $1, $2 or $4 a day and earn their pledge back each day they accomplish at least one consecutive mile.  You may also donate you pledge back to the organization or opt to raise $100 through donations or individual sponsorships and join MoveFTT for free.

As a fundraiser, MoveFTT helps For Their Thoughts® Foundation to improve the lives of dementia caregivers nationwide by providing one-time, necessary financial grants and personalized care navigation to families who otherwise may feel alone and unsupported.

Crystal Ball Gala

Casa de Amparo hosts its 25th annual Crystal Ball Gala. Enjoy an elegant evening featuring a lavish cocktail reception, gourmet dinner by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille, dancing, and exciting auctions. Since 1999, visionary Crystal Ball patrons and community members have raised substantial funds to help Casa Kids look into their own crystal ball and see a brighter future. All proceeds raised at the Crystal Ball Gall directly benefit Casa de Amparo’s programs.

Summer Kick-off with WE

Join Women’s Empowerment International (WE) for a friendraising fundraiser celebrating summer’s start with a backyard, catered BBQ, music, inspiration, connections, conversations, and women’s empowerment. There will be opportunities to learn about WE, our grant partners’ programs, and the empowered women who are served, along with delicious food, drinks, music, and door prizes! You will also be able to browse and purchase products from some of the women entrepreneurs participating in programs with WE grant partners.

The event is hosted by WE Board Member, Landen Villanueva, and her husband, Josh, at their beautiful home in Poway. The address will be sent upon registration. Please note: this is an outdoor event.

Register here! 

Event proceeds benefit grants for microloans and other economic empowerment programs distributed to our partners in San Diego and around the world.

Lab Amore – Paws for a Cause

We are pawsitively thrilled to announce our 19th annual Lab Amore fundraiser, Paws for a Cause, will be held on September 16th, 2023. Our biggest fundraising event of the year will be held at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.

The evening will begin with a silent auction and opportunity drawing baskets along, with appetizers and cocktails while enjoying beautiful ocean and sunset views. Then guests will move into the ballroom for a plated 3 course gourmet meal followed the Rainbow Bridge video, Speed Art Performance, Live Auction and Fund-A-Need presentation.

Your contributions and support of this event are vital to our mission to help save many more dogs in need for years to come. Labrador Rescuers is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

​Sponsorship opportunities available Labrador Rescuers | 2023 Lab Amore Sponsorship (labrescuers.org) or email fundraising@labrescuers.org for more information.

Spring Social

I Love A Clean San Diego is thrilled to invite you to our Spring Social on Thursday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Duck Foot Brewing Co. in Miramar!

The Spring Social marks the return of our in-person gatherings, where we will celebrate our shared successes and foster a stronger environmental community. In addition to hearing about the impact across the region and providing updates on the year ahead, we will also be honoring a group of outstanding volunteers.

The San Diego community has played an integral role in preserving the health and beauty of our shared environment, and we are excited to celebrate our impact with you all.

13th Annual Western Hoedown Fundraiser

It’s that time again to join us in supporting Ivey Ranch Park Association’s 13th annual Western Hoedown Fundraiser event. Your presence at the event and contributions are needed to continue Ivey Ranch’s growing integrative equine and care programs for special needs and able-bodied individuals alike.

The Western Hoedown is on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 and our guests will enjoy a barn-side steakhouse style dinner, music, a horse show, and a kid’s corral in addition to other fun activities. A flag ceremony will be presented by our local high school ROTC program. Guests will get to enjoy our horses, our community, and the special work we do at Ivey Ranch.

Since 1981, the historic site of Ivey Ranch has supported families and their children through specialized care programs as well as innovative equine programs. Currently, over two-thirds of our clients have moderate to severe genetic or trauma induced disabilities that have impacted their physical, behavioral, and/or cognitive abilities.

Last year Ivey Ranch served an average of 275 clients per week including children, veterans, low-income families and at-risk youth, as well as survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and drug dependency. That equates to one thousand families, just last year, who have been touched by the work our programs offer.

Your support will help us to continue special programs such as Horses for Heroes, Therapeutic Riding, Equine Assisted Counseling, Equine Assisted Learning, Tailored Day Program (a working internship for adults with disabilities) as well as daycare and in-home respite programs for children and adults with special needs.

Ivey Ranch Park Association is a 501 (c)(3) organization and does not receive local, state, or federal government funding, so fundraisers like the annual Western Hoedown are vital to Ivey Ranch and its clients. The demands for our services have increased at a dramatic pace. Increases in demand have created a need for more capital improvements, equine experts, mental health counselors, teachers, in-home care providers, horses, equipment, supplies, and professional services.

Over The Edge

Rappel down the side of a 30-story building! From the side of the iconic Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, you’ll experience a life-changing adrenaline rush and take in stunning views of downtown San Diego. This thrilling adventure is available to anyone. No prior experience necessary, for participants ages 13 to 103. 

This incredible event is a fundraiser for Reality Changers, a local organization that helps youth achieve their dreams. Every dollar raised supports tutoring, career readiness programs, college application support, and more for students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.

More than 1,000 Over The Edge events have been safely held in North America since 2004. Spots are limited. Sign up today to go Over The Edge and transform lives.

Sign Up: https://give.realitychangers.org/OverTheEdge2023

Anyone who wants to rappel can register and set up a custom online fundraising page. Registration costs start at $50 and go up as the event date gets closer.

Every person who raises a minimum of $1,000 for Reality Changers secures a place on the ropes. Every dollar raised supports students working to become first-generation college graduates and agents of change in their communities.

Blue & Silver Fundraising Dinner: Building a Pathway for Social Mobility and Student Success

President Ellen Neufeldt and the CSUSM Foundation Board invite you to an evening of dining, dancing, fundraising for social mobility and exciting entertainment.  The event will feature an opportunity to meet university leaders, enjoy a chef-inspired dinner and hear about the impactful initiatives that are making CSUSM #1 in social mobility.

Billy Nation: A Billy Joel Tribute Band featuring CSUSM Faculty member Adam Shapiro and CSUSM Alumnus Ross Rizzo ’10 will close the evening, bring your dancing shoes!

Proceeds from the evening support social mobility and student success initiatives.

Cocktail attire | Complimentary valet | Entertainment

RSVP deadline: May 26, 2023. For questions please contact Associate Vice President, Alumni Engagement & University Events Lori Brockett at 760.750.4405

“Pickle for the Promise” Pickleball Tournament

he Pickle for the Promise is a fundraiser benefiting The San Marcos Promise, a non-profit organization that helps prepare students for their future beyond high school. By participating in this event, you are helping us prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s workforce. We guide and empower students to graduate career-ready with job and life skills, providing additional services and 1:1 support to those in need. We help students make informed choices to prepare for their next step; and we connect education, industry, and community leaders to invest in students’ lives.

Pickle for the Promise Pickleball Tournament is a Round Robin tournament and will feature 3 Divisions (Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles) with 3 skill levels. All ages and skill level are welcome! Prizes for First, Second and Third place teams will be awarded in each Division & Skill level.

Registration Fee: $60/player :: Additional event (same player) tickets are available at a discounted price of $25 during checkout (after adding your inital event to your cart).

Each player will receive ONE complimentary Drink Ticket with their registration. There will be a D(r)INK Garden featuring a variety of beverages available for participants and spectators who are 21+ years of age. Food trucks will also be present.

2023 CRC Tea

When we gather at the 28th Annual CRC Tea, we commit to deepen our empathy and compassion for those in need of our help: men, women and children in our community who are experiencing hunger, homelessness and domestic violence. We hope you’ll join us for lively conversation, a silent auction and raffle, delicious food and drink, and a motivating program. Proceeds will benefit Community Resource Center’s wraparound services to provide nutritious food, safe housing and compassionate counseling.