Cruella's Charity dance to raise money for Macmillans Cancer Support

[Cruella]

As some of you are aware, my father died of Cancer on New Years Eve. This has spurred me and my husband, Ian, into some more fundraising. He has booked to do a sponsored climb up Kilimanjaro for his part. Personally I'd rather keep my feet at ground level and raise my money by running another dance event, so I've gone ahead and booked the venue and roped in the DJ's.
With the last 2 events, I had a lot of help from other dancers and organisers and was deeply grateful for their generosity, ranging from help with promoting, raffle prizes, DJing, lending of equipment and generally supporting me by buying tickets, telling their friends and attending the event. Some even sold themselves
I'm after some more of that generosity, starting with the use of the forumites ideas.
Firstly a theme and name!
Last time it was 'Tour De Dance' as Ian's fundraising was a bike ride from London to Paris.
The time before 'The Polar Freezestyle' as he went for a walk to The North Pole as you do!

This time, as I mentioned, he is climbing Kilimanjaro and I also want it to be in memory of my Dad. So has anyone any ideas for a name and theme around that info?
Any other ideas for fundraising stuff, for the night, would be great too.
Thanks guys.

[David Bailey]

So has anyone any ideas for a name and theme around that info?

"Reach for the sky"?

As for theme, no idea... Good luck though.

[Cruella]

"Reach for the sky"?

As for theme, no idea... Good luck though.

Ian suggested 'Dance for Dad' but I think that's a bit too personal and wouldn't appeal to the masses.
'African' is a possibility for the theme, being as Kilimanjaro is in Africa. All suggestions welcome though, to help my creative juices to flow.

[Minnie M]

What about using your father's name in the event name ?

[Cruella]

What about using your father's name in the event name ?

His name was Trevor Saunders. A gold star to anyone that can make that work!

[Isis]

'Volcano' as a name?

There is a theory that the name Kilimanjaro comes from a Swahili word for 'white' or 'shining', which could be worked into a theme?

Best of luck with it

[Dance Demon]

His name was Trevor Saunders. A gold star to anyone that can make that work!

Endeavor for Trevor.......

[Minnie M]

......There is a theory that the name Kilimanjaro comes from a Swahili word for 'white' or 'shining', which could be worked into a theme?

Brilliant idea !

I did a google on Saunders, and came up with this

[David Bailey]

His name was Trevor Saunders. A gold star to anyone that can make that work!

Trevor Saunders Memorial Dance.

I want that star now, please.

[Cruella]

Endeavor for Trevor.......

Ooh, I like that!

Brilliant idea !

I did a google on Saunders, and came up with this

Wow. Maybe Ian can schedule that in as a training session.

[ant]

As some of you are aware, my father died of Cancer on New Years Eve.

Firstly,I am sorry to hear of your loss and wish you and your family a long life.

booked the venue and roped in the DJ's

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Can you say where and when. It probabally isn't relevant for the name of the event but the info may give some inspiration.

[bigdjiver]

His name was Trevor Saunders. A gold star to anyone that can make that work!

I am sorry for your loss. I hope the dance will be somewhere I can get back from.

Did he have a particular hobby or passion that could be inspire a theme?

[Cruella]

I am sorry for your loss. I hope the dance will be somewhere I can get back from.

Did he have a particular hobby or passion that could be inspire a theme?

It's in Daventry, at the leiisiure center on July 18th.
He was a retained fireman for 20 years, the fire brigade was big part of his life.
He also loved dogs, Border Collies in particular.

[fletch]

I will do ever thing I can to be at this all the others seemed to clash.

big hug di

[Twirly]

It's in Daventry, at the leiisiure center on July 18th.
He was a retained fireman for 20 years, the fire brigade was big part of his life.
He also loved dogs, Border Collies in particular.

Sorry to hear about your Dad.

Well you could have a fireman theme - wouldn't mind dancing with a few hunky chaps dressed up as firemen , might even get myself slightly singed around the edges... Not sure the doggy theme would work quite so well... though I'm sure it will exercise the imaginations of some on here

btw - is there a Travelodge or some such accomodation nearby? Or anyone with a spare bed for two? Might try and persuade Beo to come up for this.

[Gojive]

First off, sorry to hear of your loss Curella

How about something simple, like "Fire". Encompasses both your husband's climb up a volcano, and your Father's firefighting career. Or maybe something a little longer like "Hot an Smokin"?

[David Bailey]

How about something simple, like "Fire".

"The Fire and Ice Ball"?

[Twirly]

Fire Mountain?

[Cruella]

"The Fire and Ice Ball"?

I had been thinking of a hot an cold theme. Because of Africa being hot and the fact that Dr Chill is one of the DJ's. The fireman connection would fit in there nicely too. So seems a possible favourite so far.

[dave the scaffolder]

Best wishes Cruella.

How about......Cruella's Charity dance to raise money for Macmillans Cancer Support.

Dts XXX XXX