WALK-A-THON 2025: NEON FUN RUN!

Our annual Walk-A-Thon fundraiser is back & brighter than ever!

On Friday October 3rd, get ready for the Neon Fun Run, where students will light up the track in their brightest colors to raise money to support educational programs and enrichment experiences for all Fairmont students.

Throughout the school day, each grade will take turns running laps around the field to show off their school spirit and celebrate our community!

Parents, family, and friends: Don't miss the Watch Party! Cheer on the runners from outside the Eureka Ave. fence, and snap pictures of your child at our photo station!

FUNDRAISING GOAL: $60,000

PROGRESS TOWARD GOAL: coming soon!

DONATE NOW

GETTING STARTED

CREATE YOUR PLEDGE PAGE

Set up your child's pledge page here
- Or, on the main Neon Fun Run page, next to "I want to help fundraise" click "Fundraise"
- Under "Join a team" select your child's grade
- Set a campaign target
- Enter your child's information, uploading a photo if you like!
- Customize your child's page description

ASK FOR DONATIONS/SUPPORT

It's time to let your community know and ask for support!
- Email your link to friends, family, and colleagues
- Post to social media
- Walk your neighborhood and ask your neighbors

DONATE TO YOUR CHILD'S CAMPAIGN

Once your child's page is published, consider being their first donor!
Your donation is fully tax deductible (tax ID 94-6171906)
DONATION FAQ
- Do you accept CASH or CHECKS? Yes! Put cash or checks (made out to ‘Fairmont PTA’) in an envelope labeled with your student's name and grade. Leave them in the PTA mailbox in main office, and we’ll update your student's campaign page!
- Do you accept DONATION MATCHING? Yes! Your employer may offer donation matching that could double your contribution! Once you've made your donation, simply send an email to events@fairmontschool.org and we'll update your student's campaign page!
- Can I donate ANONYMOUSLY? Yes! You can donate to a specific grade "team" or to the general school fund to help the school total!

SUPPORT OR QUESTIONS

Having trouble setting up your page or have questions, email us at pta@fairmontschool.org

VOLUNTEER TO HELP

Our Neon Fun Run can’t happen without our amazing families. Sign up to provide supplies or help at the event! Note: All volunteers inside the fence must be badged**. Here are just a few ways you can pitch in:

- Set up the streamer station or cone route that students will run through on the field**
- Donate supplies like decorations and baked goods for the watch party
- Pump up the crowds at the parent Watch Party, serving coffee and snacks and selling Fairmont gear
- Cheer & support students on the field during the Fun Run by marking lap cards, cutting up snacks, and more!**
- Clean up at the end of the festivities**

Questions about volunteering, email: volunteer.chair@fairmontschool.org

EVENT INFORMATION

ORDER A NEON FUN RUN T-SHIRT

Show your school spirit with a Fairmont Neon Fun Run T-Shirt!
Order yours today!

Order by September 18th at MIDNIGHT

SPIRIT WEEK: Sept. 29- Oct. 3

Get pumped for the Neon Fun Run with these spirit themes each day!

- MONDAY: coming soon!
- TUESDAY: coming soon!
- WEDNESDAY: coming soon!
- THURSDAY: coming soon!
- FRIDAY: Neon School Spirit -Show off your school spirit with your new Fairmont Neon Fun Run shirt, Bright colors, or Fairmont colors (blue and gold)

NEON FUN RUN SCHEDULE

Schedule coming soon!

PRIZES

Grade Level Team with the highest participation (% of students who raise $1+): grade popsicle party
Grade Level Team with the highest fundraising total: grade popsicle party
Top three students with the most laps per grade level: prize coming soon!

Photo used with permission and taken at our 2019 Walk-a-Thon. These students are now running as 6th graders in the 2025-26 Neon Fun Run!

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