Written by:
Anne Pathammavong
Meal Exchange Alumni 2002-2004 

This year I was fortunate enough to win a lottery spot into one of the most popular marathons in the world – the New York Marathon. Tackling a marathon is a gruelling challenge and I immediately wanted to run for my favourite charity Meal Exchange. 

My husband I decided to combine his upcoming birthday party with my charitable fundraising efforts. We had a keg party and charged our friends a suggested donation of $20 to the party.  I set up a giving page on Canadahelps.org and friends had the opportunity to donate online or cash to the party.  http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=13591 

Our friends were generous and had no problem handing over $20 in exchange for drinks and snacks.  Some of them donated more! At the end of the night we raised $864 dollars for Meal Exchange! 

As the New York Marathon approaches I’m proud to be training and fundraising for Meal Exchange.  Being a Meal Exchange coordinator in University taught me valuable leadership skills and looked great on my resume.  I’m proud to give back and help future leaders.Having a fundraising party was a simple easy way to fundraise for Meal Exchange. For more information and tips on how you can have a fundraising party email Pam at the Meal Exchange office  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  

On behalf of Meal Exchange –

Big thanks to Anne and Andrew, and all of their amazingly supportive friends!!! Your support will enable Meal Exchange to continue our work with youth on campus and in their communities across Canada to alleviate huger and achieving food security.