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Macaroni Kid Do Something GREAT Day ~ Sept 20th

August 26, 2014
We have a new name! Do Something Great Day (formerly Macaroni Make a Difference Day)

Do Something Great Day is our chance to do something great and important in our community. We are focusing our DSGD here in Roanoke on Anti-Bullying Awareness. I chose this as our focus because I think it’s a topic that still needs to be addressed with kids of all ages. Our hope is that kids and families will feel empowered and ready to stand up to bullying so we can once and for all put an end to it. Hopefully in the future we won’t need anti-bullying awareness events because it will be a thing of the past. But, in the meantime Do Something Great Day is our way to use our voice to be heard. 

Bullying is when you choose to hate and we want kids to knock out bullying and choose kindness. A simple act of kindness is really all it takes to make a powerful impact on others. At our event we are going to encourage kids to sign an anti-bullying pledge and strive to do simple acts of kindness every single day. 

While details are still in the works here is a little of what you can expect:
  • Guest Speaker on Anti-Bullying
  • Free Anti-Bullying/Assertiveness training class for kids
  • Anti-Bullying activities for kids
  • Anti-Bullying book corner with Roanoke City Libraries
  • Mill Mountain Zoo with some fun animals
  • Photo booth with our friends from Fairytales & Pixie Dust Photography
  • Vendors and information booths
  • Viva La Cupcake "Cupcake for a Cause" trailer
  • Food and drink
  • Lots of family fun!
We will be announcing an Anti-Bullying poster contest for kids soon, as well. All posters will be displayed at the event, and we have some great prizes from local sponsors lined up for winners.


Mark your calendars and Do Something GREAT with us!
Check out our Facebook event page here, as well!

When: Saturday, Sept 20th from 10-1pm 
Where: Star City Skate Center


If you'd like to get your business or family more involved with DSGD please send an email to jamiec@macaronikid.com 



A huge thank you to our fab sponsors


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