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When Sammy Zweben organized DANCE 4a CAUSE<\/a>\u2019s first fundraiser 12 years ago, she had no idea how much it would grow. What started as a modest event in a dance studio involving choreography and canned food has since grown to a big deal in New Jersey\u2014DANCE 4a CAUSE has gone on to raise almost $150,000 for charity!<\/p>\n

Sammy initially started putting on fundraisers after seeing her cousins\u2019 work with non-profit organizations. Driven by the desire to make a difference in the world (\u201ceven a small one\u201d), Sammy decided to reach out to the dance classes she taught and organized an event to bring people together and raise money for a good cause. \u201cI wanted my students to create their own dances, put together a costume, cut music on their own even if it frustrated them, and ask people\u2014preferably other than their parents\u2014for a donation in a creative way so we could put on a show to raise money,\u201d says Sammy. \u201cWe had a few raffle baskets, and a couple donated food items and I put on the first ever DANCE 4a CAUSE in a dance studio.\u00a0 We invited people to come and donate money, enjoy the self-choreography and raise money for a good cause.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One of DANCE 4a CAUSE’s supporters showing off her custom sweatshirt!<\/p><\/div>\n

Since that first charity performance, DANCE 4a CAUSE has found its footing beyond the dance studio. Working with multiple charities and causes over the years such as Susan G. Komen\u00a9<\/a>, The Andr\u00e9a Rizzo Foundation<\/a>, and the Make-A-Wish\u00a9 Foundation<\/a>, DANCE 4a CAUSE\u2019s impact has been felt across the country. Describing this evolution, Sammy says DANCE 4a CAUSE “changed from a very small event to a larger event that took place at the Make-A-Wish\u00a9 castle in New Jersey.\u00a0 It went from raising only $1,500 in the first year to over $23,000 in an event.\u201d<\/p>\n

Having made the leap outside the dance studio and organizing fundraisers beyond the local community, it was time for DANCE 4a CAUSE to try the internet. With 12 years of growth and success, it made sense to create a fundraiser that would carry on with their cause while also celebrating their impact. \u201cMy friend works for Custom Ink and let me know how wonderful your company is and how they have this wonderful community outreach program. She suggested hosting an online fundraiser<\/a>.\u00a0 I am so happy I did,\u201d says Sammy.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B5xcegqAYnt\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link<\/p>\n

While Sammy already had a logo in mind for the DANCE 4a CAUSE custom shirts, Custom Ink Fundraising was able to take care of everything else. From setting up the actual fundraiser with its own website to handling the printing and shipping of all the shirts ordered and collecting the donations, Custom Ink had it covered. \u201cMy experience with Custom Ink was easy, supportive and successful,\u201d says Sammy. \u201cI would use Custom Ink again and again.\u201d In addition to being able to donate additional money, Custom Ink Fundraiser pages allow supporters to leave comments. Reading these meaningful messages is inspiring for the cause, and serves as great motivation. Supporters can also choose to leave a donation without receiving any sort of apparel, directly aiding the charity.<\/p>\n

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Try these tips to start
\nyour own t-shirt fundraiser<\/div>\n
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    Pick a great cause and a name.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Choose a bold color combination.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Create your design.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Set up the fundraiser.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Tell everyone you know.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n