It has been a busy couple of weeks since I set up my campaign ‘Make Change For Japan’. I have received media attention from my universities news team, Behind the Spin (an online PR magazine) and influential tweeters which has been great as it has really helped the word spread and encouraged people to donate.
So far £821.35 has been raised for The Red Cross Tsunami Appeal – that’s only £178.65 away from my target. We’ve had people donating the money that would have been spent on packet of cigarettes, Cadburys cream eggs, bottle of wine, morning coffees and nights at the pub – one supporter has even given up alcohol for an entire month to support the campaign. I have been using Facebook, twitter and lots of different blogs to attract attention and get donations – I am now currently focusing my attention on a fundraising event to create some more ‘hype’ in an attempt raise more money and spread the word. It will take place on Monday 4th April at Citrus Bar in Headingley, Leeds. There will be live music; 3 bands and a DJ, a photographer and special drinks offers on wine, beer and cocktails. The event will kick off at 8pm and go through until midnight; entry is only £2, with the opportunity to drop a few more pennies in the bucket if you wish J The official after party is going to take place at Chilli Whites popular student night Rendezvu, where 10p of each vodka drink bought will go to my appeal. By coming along to DTF @ Citrus you will in return get a wristband which gets you into the after party for a discounted rate of £2.
