Wow what a crazy time it is right now! As the Guinness Zumba World Record attempt draws ever closer, so does the knowledge that the final bits have to be put to bed as it were. With this in mind, I'm going to be taking off next week from work to hopefully get the majority completed.
I and Woc's ambassadors will be busy at it until the event is over. We are really excited about it and from the feedback we are getting, it seems you have caught the bug too!
Over the next couple of days we will be negotiating with shops etc to agree to sell the wristbands ( your entry ticket ) in various areas around Bradford and the surrounding districts in order to save you all a trip up to Odsal before Z Day ( Zumba Day ). It really will be helpful to us here at War on Cancer for you to get your tickets as soon as. The tickets are capped off at a maximum of 7000 and once they are gone, they are gone!
She is really in the spirit of the occasion and they are going to have a theme for the day. She said because our charity is called War on Cancer - they are going to come in camouflage! A brilliant idea Alison, and I know even I won't struggle to see you all dressed up and ready for the action!
She really summed up what this event is all about and why we are putting it together in the first place ( thank you Alison for being on the same wavelength as WoC and myself )
She said everyone's lives are touched by cancer in one way or another and this is a really fun way of showing support -- and at the end of the day -- Who doesn't want to be a World Record Holder!!! I hear you Alison!
I will change and update the poster with different details as and when we get outlets agreeing to sell the wristbands so you know where you can get them from.
We also have fantastic packages available for stall holders, so whether you are a business or a sole trader, we have something for all of you. We have a really superb opportunity for anyone wanting to take advantage of the advertising on the massive 16 msq TV which will be at the event.We will be showing sponsors business logos on the screen between shots of the crowds, before and after the Zumba World Record - this is approx 4 hours of advertising space! We will even have a professional cameraman at the event! Just think of the thousands of potential customers and consumers that will be there on the day - can you really afford to miss out on this? I know we at WOC can't and so will be having a stall ourselves!
The T& A will have a photographer there on the day, and other media will be in attendance on the day too....I will announce who shortly. So everyone can grab their moment of fame on the day!
Our very kind and gracious Zumba Instructor Rachael who is a director of Zumba Bradford is donating her and her company's time for free and will be directing us through our Zumba World Record, her fantastic Zumba troop the Zumba Belles will also be in attendance and will do a showcase number for us too. There is also going to be a special treat as the Zumba kids will also do a little number for us too!...so mum's and dad's be prepared for you little ones wanting to sgn up for Zumba classes afterwards! - we thank you form the bottom of our hearts for doing this for WOC Rachael!
Ian Watt of Absolute Solutions are also fantastically and graciously helping us out with our Zumba event. They are providing the stage and sound for our event. Without you help here Ian, this would have put this event beyond the reach of our little charity and we also thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
To our DJ Stuart who is donating his time for free, a massive big thank you to you too! Stuart is going to be pumping out some tunes for you from when the gates open until we start getting you onto the pitch ( yes this bit is going to be a bit of a pain--but we have to do it in an orderly fashion has it is in the official Guinness guidelines and must be adhered to in order to qualify for the World Record. - So please be patient with us through this process! Stuart will then be back with the music after we've GOT the World Record to entertain you while you check out the stalls!
Some of the stalls will be holding competitions and raffles as well as selling goods etc.
Our very own WoC stall will have one or two raffles going on as well as selling our charity bands and taking orders for the Zumba event t-shirts. We will have samples at the stall for you to check.
I did try to secure the Yorkshire Tea "Little Urn" van - but unfortunately due to prior engagements they couldn't fit it in. They did however send a little Yorkshire Tea pack for us to raffle off!
Fitness First are a massive sponsor of the day and they will have a great stall for you all to check out. They will be raffling off gym memberships for a £1.00 a ticket! First prize is a Black Label gym package worth £760!! all money raised from the raffle Fitness First are donating to WOC - we thank you very much!
Vybe juice coconut water ( I love this juice!! ) will be doing competitions throughout the day with you having a chance to win some of this wonderfully healthy drink. You can also buy on the day. A must try for sure!
Z day is a real community day where we can all show our support for family, friends and loved ones whose lives have been affected by cancer. And we can do this by getting a ticket and supporting whilst we have fun doing the Zumba.
It's about raising awareness as well as money, it's about getting out there and doing some exercise which prevents certain cancers, but also prevents many other illnesses too. It's about living our lives positively and showing other we can do this and have lots of fun on the way. Together we can help eradicate cancer for future generations, I for one am really happy to be part of that process, and those of you who support charities obviously are too.
We at War on Cancer hope to see you there dressed up or not showing not only our sufferers of cancer that we are here for you, but the World what a fantastic community spirit we have here in Bradford when we secure the World Record!
Until next time
Tracy
