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The Cafedirect Comic Relief 2011 Sack Race Event Raises Funds

— March 22, 2011 — Social Good
The Cafedirect Comic Relief 2011 Sack Race raised a record 74 million for good causes.

The ethical hot drinks company Cafédirect has been organizing this 50s retro ‘A Night At the Sack Races’ event all around the country, getting individuals to sponsor celebrities to "jump in the sack" and participate for this worthwhile cause. Hosted by T4’s Rick Edwards, this event featured village fête-style stalls and entertainment from the likes of Dog is Dead and Roll Deep.

All funds raised will help Comic Relief support communities in need both in the UK and Africa. With individuals like Kate Walsh and Philip Taylor taking part in this amazingly fun Cafe Comic Relief 2011 Sack Race, the surrounding audience cheered for the ones they sponsored on the sidelines, supporting both the celebrity and the cause.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-themed Fundraising Events - There is an opportunity to create more retro-themed fundraising events that engage celebrities and individuals to raise funds for charitable causes.
2. Celebrity Sponsorship for Charitable Initiatives - Businesses can leverage the popularity of celebrities by encouraging them to participate in sponsored events to raise funds for charitable initiatives.
3. Ethical Consumerism - There is a growing trend towards supporting ethical companies like Cafédirect that give back to communities in need through their business practices.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - Event planning companies can create unique and engaging retro-themed fundraising events for charitable causes.
2. Celebrity Management - There is an opportunity for celebrity management companies to connect celebrities with charitable initiatives and events for sponsorship.
3. Ethical Food and Beverage - Ethical food and beverage companies can capitalize on the trend towards ethical consumerism by promoting their products and philanthropic endeavors.
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