Carolina For The Kids Announces “50K in One Day” Event

Chapel Hill, N.C. — Carolina For The Kids Foundation will kick off its “50K in One Day” fundraising event on Monday, Feb. 29, 2016.

All money raised by CFTK beginning Monday evening until Tuesday, March 1, will count toward the $50,000 goal benefiting the patients and families of UNC Children’s.

This year’s goal doubles that of last year. In 2015, CFTK attempted to raise $25,000 in 25 hours and exceeded that goal by over $13,000.

“We raised more than $38,000 last year thanks to the generosity of students, their families and local businesses,” said Elizabeth Soffer, CFTK corporate marketing chair. “We're proud of that major fundraising accomplishment, and we have raised our goal this year to better reflect our nonprofit's goals for growth.”

The “50K in One Day” event will begin Monday night at the UNC men’s basketball game vs. Syracuse, during which CFTK committee members will collect donations. On March 1, there will be a variety of activities taking place, including fundraisers on UNC’s campus, benefits at local businesses, social media pushes and canvassing Chapel Hill neighborhoods.

“So much good can be done in just 24 hours – we want the world to see that,” Soffer said. “50K allows us 
to share our sense of purpose for every single day with Chapel Hill and beyond.”

With $50,000, 115 families can be provided with bill payment assistance for a month, Soffer added.

Community members can make donations online at carolinaftk.org/donate.

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TO HOST DANCE MARATHON BENEFITING CFTK

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Carolina For The Kids, formerly known as UNC Dance Marathon, has been assisting East Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Chapel Hill High Schools in planning their first ever dance marathon, which will take place at East Chapel Hill High School on Feb. 20 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

“Getting multiple schools involved in a mini marathon has been a huge goal of mine for this year,” CFTK Community Outreach Chair Elizabeth Brown said. “An event like this is one that can continue for years to come and has the potential to grow into something huge. So many high schoolers will hear about our cause on Saturday and will carry that with them into college and make a difference there as well.”

The East Chapel Hill student government has been working with assistance from CFTK and the other two schools to plan and put on the event.

“I’m looking forward to being able to host and hopefully start a tradition of having this event with all three schools,” Davida Halev, student body president of East Chapel Hill High School, said.

Over 100 students from the three high schools have registered, but anyone can attend the marathon. Tickets will be $30 at the door. All proceeds will benefit CFTK, which uses the money to help the patients and families of UNC Children’s.

“I’m looking forward to being able to help make an impact on the kids’ – and their families’ – lives,” Halev said.