PHOTO TR- Red Cross SFMM Fundraiser

[arrowfanman]

 

Hey!

 

Well, my dad is a disaster services volunteer for the American Red Cross, so, since he was participating in a fundraiser at SFMM today, I thought I would join him. I thought I would share a TR of the event with you guys...just because! I didn't actually go in the park, so I didn't put this in the Theme Park section (even if it did take place just outside of one).

 

Well, I got up at 7 this morning, and we were heading for the Santa Clarita Red Cross Headquarters by 8. When we got there, we loaded up on supplies, like cookies, water, ice, a few signs, people, etc. Then we headed to the emergency vehicle.

 

My ride...well, I rode with my dad in the Honda, but I was somewhat associated with this ride.

 

When we got to SFMM, I was certainly surprised by the massive efforts on SFMM's part. They had signs, canopies, cash boxes, staff power, security...even mascots out to aid the event. They really went farther than I expected. All we had to do as the Red Cross, was make a presence and take the money. SFMM did everything else. They even had a few managers out, that I almost walked by saying "damn I could use a B&M Flyer", to see their reaction....but I held back, because I wasn't there to find out about future projects.

 

All SFMM's doing...anything we asked for, they got us.

 

Look who joined the party

 

I was also surprised to see that they had contacted the local fire departments, the Explorer firemen (like, youth firemen in training) and the Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts ended up helping the most! I guess its harder to deny money to a little girl than it is a scraggly teenager with long hair and a big nose (that would be me)!

 

My dad heading back to the headquarters because we forgot stuff. Whats that in the backround I see?

 

When we came back, we had some more signs and pamplets and stuff.

 

Me, in my super sexy temp-volunteer vest, putting up a sign. The vest reminded me of those lead X-ray vests you wear at the dentists...lol. And what is that in the backround, I see, again?

 

Then, the local media began to show up....again, SFMM's doing. NBC4 and an unmarked van (which, I was just informed was KTLA 9) showed up. I decided to stay out of the shots, and let the Girl Scouts and Explorer Firemen do their jobs...once again, better media than a scraggly teenager with long hair and a big nose.

 

The unmarked TV van---my dad just told me it was KTLA 9

 

The media really helped, because people were definetely more willing to give money in front of the cameras! I told the Red Cross that they should buy a camera like that, and fake a recording at these events to make more money...lol. Of course, even SFMM was helping! The tram announcers were announcing on the way to the park that the Red Cross had set up a donation point, and to drop off money. This way, people could get out their wallets and purses before they arrived.

 

Camera people and other people.

 

A fresh batch of people to intimidate into donating.

 

Well, the event was an expirence for me, and quite fun too. I started at SFMM at 9, and stayed till 12:30. In that time period, we made 4,000 dollars. We have just recieved a call saying that, at the end of the day, they had made 7,000 dollars! But the best part for me, was that, even with a few checks and large bills, the majority of that money was small change and Ones. Just goes to show you that every little bit counts! So if you have loose change at your house or in your pockets, go donate it, because it definitely can make a difference, even when it doesn't seem that way. Well, thats all for me. One, final, slightly blurry, slightly roller coaster related, yet somewhat Red Cross related, departing picture for you...

 

 

-Jahan

[SLUSHIE]

Thats cool that Six Flags was able to help raise some money.

 

The local news here (Sacramento, Stocton, and Modesto) raised 1.6mill a few days ago. Thats a lot of money.

 

I find it funny that the John L. Sullivan Anuto Group only donated 30k (10 from each dearship), and some random family donated 100K.