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Band fundraiser at flea market

by Teresa
(Texas)

Several years back my daughter took part in a candy fundraiser for her middle school band. They were already working hard to raise money for their annual band field trip, when the teacher issued a challenge to see who could raise the most. My daughter made the usual rounds to the local stores, factories, and warehouses. Then she took her fundraiser on the road to a major flea market/swap meet which happens every month.

She set up a booth and even managed to bribe her younger brother to help wave hand painted signs. The public response was wonderful! When the event was coming to a close (and she was down to only one more box)she took the rest of the candy around to the vendors who bought every one she had left! After all her time and effort, she raised $218.00 for her band... and a dinner at her favorite restaurant from her very proud parents!