Maybe you should ask before you volunteer, race, walk, or make a contribution, "What percentage of the take do the charity race organizers get?" You may just be paying $30 for a $5 t-shirt and a button saying, "I did my part to defeat (disease of choice)." I checked out Premier Sports of Columbus, OH which is handling the "39th Annual Memorial Day Run." You pay an entry fee ranging from $15 to $30, depending on what and when you enter. You sign away your right to sue if Premier Sports or the sponsor are negligant (although I don't think that stands up in court) and assume all risks if you are injured. This event doesn't claim to be charity. I think Premier Sports gets everything with a token going to the Upper Arlington Civic Association. However, many events do claim to support a charity--or research for a disease--cancer, heart disease, kidney, etc. Check it out first. This marathon in Seattle contributed only about $12,000 for an event that took in over $1,000,000.
Local News | Just 1% of Seattle Marathon money goes to charity | Seattle Times Newspaper
Friday, May 21, 2010
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Well, such events are very helpful for the charities to raise their funds. And most important provides chances to those who want help these charities by providing their services as charity volunteer.
Resources:-
http://www.auscause.com.au
In other words, it doesn't make any difference what percentage goes to the charity as long as it gets something? Aren't the volunteers contributing just to the race organizers rather than to research or education about a disease or cause?
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