Rope for Hope
is an unique and fun fundraising event that benefits City of Hope
Cancer Center's pediatric treatment and research programs. It is
a fun and exciting program designed for any child in any grade-elementary
through high school. Rope for Hope exposes students and teachers
to Guinness World Record Holder David Fisher's, a.k.a. The Rope
Warrior, Ropenastics Program, which is a combination
of rope jumping, rhythmic gymnastics, dance, martial arts and aerobics.
Rope for Hope can be designed in any format you choose. Here are
just some of the formats you can use:
Circuit-
Set
up jump rope stations around the gym and have teams or individual
jumpers switch stations every 5 to 10 minutes.
Jump
Contests-
Students
showcase speed, endurance, precision, or creativity in rope
tricks.
Jump-a-thon-
Teams
of jumpers jump rope for the duration of the event alternating
turns, or individuals jump rope taking rest breaks when needed.
Trick
Sharing-
Individuals
or teams take turns showing jump rope tricks to entire group
and everyone attempts the trick.
Jump
Show-
Individuals
or teams make jump rope up routines to music.
Combination-
Combine
formats to create a more diverse and exciting jumping activity
(i.e. Jump-a-thon and Circuit)
Rope for Hope
can be a one day event or a week-long event. It can take place during,
before or after school. How to organize it is up to YOU.
Words
from the Ropewarrior:
As a professional
entertainer, I am frequently asked to donate my time, my name, and
my money to various charitable organizations. Because on the surface
most charities represent worthwhile causes, it was important for
me to find out how the charities were putting their donations to
use. I was shocked to learn that some well-know charities are using
their funds in a wasteful and misleading manner. Therefore, I decided
to pick the best charity and concentrate my efforts on their behalf.
That charity is City of Hope.
City of Hope is one of the world's most fiscally responsible organizations,
with an impressive 88 cents of every dollar raised going towards
research and treatment programs. They have an inspiring history,
a strong philosophy, and a staff that is wonderful to work with
and most appreciative of all volunteer efforts. In working with
City of Hope not only are you raising money for a good cause but
City of Hope will make the most of your hard efforts.