Stomp the Swamp for Autism Fundraiser

Gainesville, FL — The sixth annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 1 at the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.  The fitness event benefits UF’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, or CARD, which provides free services to more than 2,500 families from 14 North Central Florida counties.   Participants can run or walk the stadium steps or the inner track of the stadium and have the opportunity to win prizes in several categories.  Families are welcome, and children 12 and younger can join for free. A specialized track and fitness event will be available for children as well as arts, crafts and games hosted by UF student organizations.  The event will include live entertainment from radio station KISS 105.3, a silent auction and a free breakfast.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Chair-ity Library Fundraiser

Safety Harbor, FL – The Safety Harbor Library Foundation seeks artists of all ages and anyone creative to donate and decorate a chair of any type for the Chair-ity Fundraiser set for Friday, April 18 in conjunction with National Library Week. Finished chairs will be displayed at the library from March 16 through April 17.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Sandman Endurance Fundraiser for Hospice

East Mersea, England - St Helena Hospice has launched a new fundraising event, which promises to test the endurance of participants.  Called SANDMAN, the event has been billed as a “hardcore” five-mile assault course on East Mersea beach taking in fitness and stamina tests, as well as man-made and natural obstacles.  The challenge is taking place at Essex Outdoors, East Mersea, and includes an optional sea swim for the bravest of those taking part.  SANDMAN is about endurance and teamwork. They’re looking to attract the adventurers, the fundraisers, the fitness fanatics, the team builders, the dare devils and the fun seekers. Yes, it’s a great way to raise money for the hospice but it’s also a brilliant test of endurance, determination, strength and stamina.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Terry Fox Run Fundraiser for Cancer Research

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Abu Dhabi will be hosting the annual Terry Fox Run for the 19th consecutive year on the Abu Dhabi Corniche under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE. Since the first Terry Fox Run was held in the UAE in 1995, the event has managed to raise around AED15 million, and has financed 42 cancer research projects. The projects are conducted at different universities, hospitals and institutes across the UAE in cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the UAE University in Al Ain. This year at the event, the Committee will be celebrating the completion of the four projects that have been funded over the past three years (valued at AED1,189,000) by presenting the researchers with a final check of AED285,000.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Winter in Bloom Fundraiser

Detroit, MI - Cranbrook House and Gardens Auxiliary is proud to present an exhibition of Botanicals by renowned photographer Laurie Tennent.  The work is photographic polychrome on aluminum making it weather resistant; at the Winter in Bloom fundraising cocktail event, several of Laurie’s works, which surround the exterior of Cranbrook House, will be illuminated and visible to guests. Laurie will be available for conversation at the evening reception, and will lead a close up outdoor tour and discuss her creative process at length on the following afternoon. Exhibition pieces will be available for purchase.  www.fundraisingweb.org

A Taste of The Niagara Region Fundraiser

Lewiston, NY - Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue's second annual "Heart to Heart" fundraising event, "A Taste of The Niagara Region," will take place at the First Presbyterian Church. This family-friendly community event will feature more than 20 of the area's favorite restaurants, which will share samples of signature appetizers, main course items and desserts. Guests will vote on their favorite dish at the event and then name "The Best of The Taste of the Niagara Region." There will be a basket raffle drawings with more than 100 items, plus major prize drawings. Attendees need not be present to win. The fundraiser has free parking. The church is handicap-accessible.  Tickets are $20 per person. The event is a main fundraiser to help HON continue its work of rescuing animals in need and finding suitable homes for them. www.fundraisingweb.org