Who will be the first to cross the finish line, so that she can be the first to get an education? The cheesy slogan for the most recent She’s the First fundraiser at Notre Dame was a play on words expressing our organization’s mission, as participants raced to be the first to finish the race. Of course, it wasn’t all competition at the She’s the First*{Notre Dame} 5k Run and Fun Walk. Even for those not running, the event drew attention by blasting ‘90s boy band music from the middle of the quad. Music and delicious granola bars donated by Luna (nutrition for women, how fitting!) made the event a great break for a Sunday afternoon. The race raised a total of $210 that will be put toward the year-long collection by the ND Junior Class Council to benefit Shanti Bhavan in India. (The Junior Class Council Philanthropy Committee previously hosted a Holiday Bash, also to benefit Shanti Bhavan).
Runners at the starting line for the She's the First*{Notre Dame} 5k Run and Fun Walk.
Interested in hosting a race for a She’s the First fundraiser on your campus? Here are our tips for success:
1. Team up with existing clubs or groups on campus (like the Junior Class Council Philanthropy Committee) to help with organization and staffing on race-day.
2. Advertise early! Colorful flyers like this poster help draw attention to the event and the cause.
3. Free food…it’s how college students function.
4. Make T-shirts so participants continue to spread the mission even after the race is over.
5. Have a great race-day play-list, borrow speakers from the student union, and have a blast while helping a girl have her chance to go to school!
Check out our photos in the She’s the First*{Campus} Flickr album!
