Do Something for AIDS Week

DO SOMETHING for AIDS WEEK

August 20th - 27th

The Challenge:  Don’t just stand there, Do Something!

“DO SOMETHING for AIDS Week” is a week where you get to do something fun, ridiculous, bizarre or outlandish for donations that will benefit British Columbians living with HIV/AIDS. Or, if you want, you can do something exceptionally mundane.  It’s up to you.

This is your moment to shine, to make a fool out of yourself, to unleash your creative, slightly twisted genius, to do something weird for a great cause.  Or something not so weird.  Whatever.

The important thing is that you get off your butt (or don’t, see examples) and “do something” with the aim of raising money for people in BC living with HIV/AIDS. 

Why?

Because after careful experimentation and statistical analysis, we’ve discovered that people enjoy having fun.

With this revelation in mind, we decided it was high time to put the “fun” back in fundraising.  And no, not because we really wanted an excuse to say that, but because the two truly are mutually compatible!

However, the real point is that thousands of British Columbians living with HIV/AIDS are in critical need of your help, and you have so much untapped potential to make that happen!

How do I get Involved?

We thought you’d never ask!  Luckily, we have taken the trouble to break it down for you.

  • Step 1: Think of an idea

    Get your teammates and friends involved, or do it solo.  It can be an event that raises money through ticket sales, etc, or simply something that people would pay money to see you pull off.

  • Step 2: Register for the AIDS WALK, if you haven’t already

    This is where you register.

    “DO SOMETHING for AIDS Week” is a fundraising event that falls within the greater scope of the WALK.  Once registered you can receive online donations and create a personal fundraising page to assist you in soliciting pledges.

  • Step 3: Fill out the online waiver and application

    Basically we want to know what you’re doing because we want in on the fun.  And also because, well, we need to approve your idea so things don’t get too out of control. We have a reputation to uphold.

    This is where you can find the application and waiver.

  • Step 4: Prepare your “something” so that you’re ready to hit the ground running once August 20th arrives

    Warn your neighbors, buy that razor, stock up on fluorescent spandex, practice your dance moves, purchase the raffle tickets, meditate.  Spread the word about what you’re going to do and why.  Let everyone know that the reason behind your madness is to improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, and that the least they can do is open their wallets.  Update your Facebook status with what you’re going to do, and post a link to your fundraising page.

  • Step 5: Go get ‘em! This is your moment

    Show the world what you’re made of.  Get out there, get weird, and make a difference in your community.

  • Step 6: Pat yourself on the back and marvel at your ingenuity

    Also, make sure to send us pictures of you doing your thing so that we can post them on our webpage!

What Can I do?

Although intuitively we think you may already know the answer to that question, allow us to stimulate your creative juices with some examples: 

  • Wear a pink wig for 3 days.  Rock it.
  • Play Xbox for 20 straight hours, but with an excuse this time.
  • Don’t speak for 24 hours.
  • Host a bocce tournament.
  • Get your back waxed.  If not for us, do it for your partner.
  • Give up Facebook for 48 hours.  You know who you are.
  • Host a Jane Fonda 80’s workout class at the beach.
  • Do a mini flash mob with your team.  Get your Glee on.  Guaranteed it would be liberating.
  • Do a bottle drive.  In Santa costumes.
  • Organize a slurpee drinking contest