Do The Humpty Hump
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I love the meaning of this picture. It’s 100% true. A crazy idea isn’t necessarily a bad idea. When I first heard about it on Good Morning America last spring, I’ll admit it, I thought it was sort of crazy. I had never heard of this type of event and it took a few minutes to wrap my head around it.
A Mom Prom.
Huh.
A prom, for moms.
… with proceeds going to charity.
Ok. I like it.
I mean, who wouldn’t wear a little taffeta for a good cause?
It didn’t take long before plans were in the works and I was officially on my way to becoming the “Raleigh Mom Prom Lady.”
The outpouring of generousity from area people and businesses was overwhelming. I mean, I’m wiping tears over here thinking about it. Over $5,000 was raised for two very important organizations — both benefitting children — touching 2 families very near and dear to me.
The night?
It rocked.
I have no other way to describe it. Moms are powerful people and they make things happen. And folks, you get 90 women in a room with sleep-deprivation under their belt, it’s some cheap entertainment.
Just ask the DJ.
Now, I’m not writing this to toot my own horn or to take credit for someone else’s idea. The genius behind the Mom Prom at www.MomProm.org is Betsy Crapps, a Midwestern Mom on a mission. She has touched thousands of lives with an idea — that she simply decided to run with. And we are so glad she did.
I write this in hopes to inspire YOU (yeah, I’m lookin’ at you) to hold an event in your area. Maybe it’s on your bucket list to give to charity or a New Year’s resolution to volunteer. Well ladies, this is the Mac Daddy of volunteering.
And today, I challenge you to step up to the plate. Find an organization you are passionate about or someone who truly NEEDS your help.
Not sure where to start? I can help:
1. Get a prom committee. Trust me, you can’t do it alone. Everyone has a few friends they can sucker into helping. Really. You’re asking for party planning assistance, not a kidney.
2. Get everything donated. I mean, EVERYTHING. You would be amazed at the things you can get for free. Our DJ donated his time. A local bar donated their services. A flower shop donated the balloons. An area photographer donated their time. Area restaurants donated the food. A trophy company donated awards. One of the only things that we didn’t get donated was our prom date … Fabio. But he was worth it.
3. Choose a charity that moms relate to. Take breast cancer for example. It seems everyone has been touched by cancer in some way — and it will be much easier to get support and donations for this type of charity than maybe something like saving baby seals in Alaska.
4. The silent action is your bread and butter. With a promise to give these businesses exposure on your FB page or blog, business owners will donate. They are smart people. If you tell them their product or service will be placed in front of X number of LOCAL women, they will bite… and you’ll have some great stuff to raffle off in a silent auction.
5. PROMOTE. PROMOTE. PROMOTE. Make flyers. Contact the local paper. Call the TV station. Email Oprah. ANYTHING to get the word out.
6. Lastly, just have fun with it. Crown a Prom Queen. Award a Tackiest Dress winner. Get your prom picture with Fabio. Choose a tacky 80’s theme. The sky is the limit. It’s YOUR prom. YOUR girls night out. Get creative.
Have questions? I’m here for ya, man. I’d love to help in any way I can. Just leave me a message on the “Raleigh Mom Prom” Facebook page and I would be more than happy to help get the ball rolling.
Oh, but WAIT A MINUTE.
Listen.
I think I hear the Humpty Dance calling your name from here.
2 Responses to “Do The Humpty Hump”
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January 12th, 2012 at 1:57 pm
Oh Fabio…
This is a wonderful idea. I think I heard about this somewhere. Well here of course, but somewhere else.
This is a fun way to get people to donate to great causes!
February 20th, 2012 at 8:46 pm
—-OOOO,
I didn’t know Fab Fabio was still around. Cool.
btw, Excellent way to give back. Love this creative idea.
Super Photos. X