As+a+Dancer

Everything you need to know to be a successful dancer:

Fill out this form to be a dancer:

or sign-up on the computer (no paperwork necessary) (You need to be registered prior to May 1st, 2011)

Use this form to record your donation: (Needs to returned with donations prior to May 27th, 2011)

Use this letter to send to family & friends : Copy this form and mail it to everyone you know!! You'll be shocked at the donations you receive!

Receipt:   Use this paper to give to donors as a receipt

Please Make Checks Payable to: The Four Diamonds Fund Guide to Follow 1) Pre-registration is mandatory to assure enough food, drinks, and entertainment. 2) You must complete the Dancer Registration Form prior to Mini-THON. 3) Once you complete the Dancer Registration Form, you will receive a solicitation packet to help you raise money. Bring the recorded donations in to C-308 as soon as you've collected them or by Friday, May 27th, 2011. Use the "Helpful Hints" as ways to collect donations. Collecting donations spreads the word about helping kids with cancer!! 4) At Mini-THON you must stay in designated areas. 5) Mini-THON will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday May 27, 2011 and end at 6:00 am Saturday May 28, 2011. 6) You are expected to follow all school rules at all times.
 * 1) Think Positive: $10 from 10 people = $100!!
 * 2) Search your couch cushions.
 * 3) Look through your car.
 * 4) Ask your teachers.
 * 5) As your parents, relatives and neighbors.
 * 6) Get in touch with local businesses or your church.
 * 7) Do chores for your neighbors.
 * 8) Save your allowance.
 * 9) Ask your friends on FaceBook and MySpace.
 * 10) Be a dog-walker in your neighborhood.
 * If you must arrive late or leave early, it must be pre-approved by Mr. or Mrs. Wilson, with a note from a parent.

Hints to Being a Successful Mini-THON Dancer: __Positive Mental Attitude__ - Picture yourself standing for 12 hours and BELIEVE you can do it! __Physical Conditioning__ - Try to maintain a regular sleep pattern during the week before Mini-THON. Stretch daily. Give you body a chance to conserve energy the week before by limiting strenuous physical exercise. __Diet__ - Eat a balanced diet. Load up on carbohydrates 3-4 days prior to the Mini-THON. Your "final" meal should be light, mainly carbohydrates, about 2-4 hours before the Mini-THON.
 * Prior to the mini-THON**

__Diet__ - nutritious meals and snacks will be provided __Liquids__ - DRINK, DRINK, DRINK! Fluids are always important. Depending upon the types of activites planned, you want to prevent dehydration. Water and sports drinks will be provided. Caffeine in any form is discouraged.
 * During the Mini-THON**

__Shorts, t-shirts, sweat pants__ - you SHOULD NOT need a change of clothes, but an extra pair of socks may be a good idea. The pool will be open. You will have the opportunity to change and go swimming. __Shoes__ - Sneakers with strong arch supports are recommended. NO FLIP FLOPS!! __Eye drops/glasses__ - eye drops to refresh your eyes and glasses if you decide to take your contacts out.
 * What to wear and what to bring**

Fatigue, evidence of low blood sugar, anemia, fever, infection, any chronic disease, recent illness, history of seizures, epilepsy, or continual medication Recent injury to leg, ankle, foot, knee, etc
 * Some Medical Reasons not to dance**

Information about where your donations go:

[|The Four Diamonds Fund]