Fundraising at Burgerville

Always thinking about ways to raise money for the 3-Day breast cancer walk without constantly begging friends and family to just give it to us, we decided to check out a local fast food chain and find out what they would let us do to raise money for our cause. We knew local middle schools had fundraiser nights there so it certainly couldn't hurt to ask. It turned out they were more than willing to let us turn the place pink for the evening! They even helped us advertise!

Brittany and Michelle are doing the walk this year with me and my sister-in-law, Edith. Each one of us has to raise a minimum of $2300.00 to participate. This is my fourth year and I'm confident I can raise the money but it isn't always easy. I have to really work for it sometimes. To take on another person's fundraising responsibilities isn't something I can do but I am more than willing to help in any way I can to assure they reach their goals. This fundraising event was to support both of them.

The first Burgerville (find on Facebook here) was opened right here in Vancouver in 1961 (sadly, that original location was recently demolished). Burgerville now consists of 39 restaurants located in Washington and Oregon. The most awesome thing about Burgerville is its commitment to and involvement within the local community. They serve fresh food purchased from local businesses. Seasonal shakes and smoothies are made with fresh berries from local farms. If you haven't tried a FRESH berry shake, you really need to visit a Burgerville. Even the bacon and cheese on the burgers come from local farms and dairies. What other fast food restaurant purchases locally?

Burgerville allowed us (and countless others in the past) to fund raise inside their restaurant. We were able to decorate and set out a tip jar. We earned 10% of their sales between the hours of 5 and 8 p.m. We delivered food, got customers ketchup and any other needed items, bussed and washed the tables and socialized.... A LOT! We actually had a GREAT time!! It was amazing just how many of our friends and family showed up to support our cause! THANK YOU!!! All Burgerville asked of us was to bring in the business!

At the end of the night, we thanked the wonderful Burgerville crew for allowing us to be there, for letting us turn the place pink and for dealing with our lack of experience as fast food workers! I was very impressed with how friendly and helpful they were. I have not gone into a fast food restaurant and witnessed such happy, smiling and friendly workers - every single one of them! They really were the best! (Visit this particular crew at the Burgerville located at the corner of Hwy 99 and 99th Street.)

The fundraising was a success, bringing in $56 from the tip jar and $146 from sales. Brittany and Michelle each made $101. Way to go ladies! Every dollar gets you that much closer to completing your fundraising goals!

Thank you to everyone who showed up to support us and those of you that support us in other ways too! We appreciate each one of you and could not participate in this great event without people like you in our lives! Thank you!

If you would like to donate online or even just view our pages, you can find us each at:

Brittany
Michelle
Edith
Jacqueline 

Unfortunately we can't accept a "team" donation and split it online but you can donate to one or all of us on our own page. Thanks again!

NEXT UP...

Fundraising by Flamingo Flocking!

BEWARE... it could be YOUR house we FLOCK next! ;)

Would you like us to flock your friend's house? What about your parents' house?
Your boss's? We're on it!! Information coming soon!