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Pediatric Cancer Foundation School/Club Mitzvah Project Information

Mission Statement:
The objective of a PCF School Club or Mitzvah Project is to raise awareness about pediatric cancer within the community through special programs and/ or fundraising efforts. The money raised from these events goes to Pediatric Cancer Foundation to assist in its mission to eradicate childhood cancer.

Guidelines For School Club:
-Secure permission from school and determine Administrator/Teacher Advisor to act as liaison from school for PCF Club.

-Recruit team of students with clear set mandatory participation requirements.

-Determine club officers: Pres., Vice Pres., Treasurer, Secretary.

- Implement schedule of monthly meetings or more depending on events ongoing.

-Hold brainstorming meetings to discuss budget, fundraising ideas, how to expand community participation, how to publicize events.

-Determine club member participation and chairpersons before, during and after events according to each specific event with committees (publicity, set up, registration, break down, food, etc).

- Appoint a volunteer to act as liaison to PCF. This person would seek guidance as needed as well as express student perspective.

-Hold informational PCF club meetings to recruit new members and encourage school involvement.

-Determine clear goals for each event/activity with check list.

-Develop a master PCF guidebook with detailed information on each event and how it was run, how much money raised, etc. Include all paperwork, flyers, list of contacts, dates, timing.