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Key points for the fundraiser event!

  • The Big Goal: We're aiming to raise a huge $100,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) AND get Ryan's book/audiobook launched.
  • When & Where: It's happening on January 24th, 2026, at Copper Nickel.
  • What It Is: A telethon-style fundraiser—think classic Jerry Lewis! We're planning to fill the whole evening and can even start earlier if we get enough cool stuff lined up!
  • Jerry's Telethon Secrets (Ideas to Steal):
  • Get some big-name stars (singers, actors, athletes) to show up, perform, and ask for donations.
  • Rope in local stations for community stories, donation updates, and featuring "MDA families."
  • Need a dramatic "Love Network" board to track the donations and build suspense!
  • Interview "Jerry's Kids"—the children and families the MDA helps.
  • What We're Actually Doing:
  • A Talent Show (but people must audition first!).
  • Hosting a Raffle and a Live Auction (we seriously need some killer items for these!).
  • Selling In-Person and Virtual tickets (a media company is going to help us broadcast this thing!).
  • Finding Sponsors.
  • Asking for all kinds of Donations: volunteers, cash, or stuff for the auction/raffle.

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