Why do charity events all require exercise?

Question

I see them all the time - charity walks, Fun Runs, Bike-a-thons, etc. Why do all the charity events require so much physical labor?

Seems to me there's an untapped market - people who aren't so physically fit should have an opportunity to raise money too.

When I was a kid I did "Read-a-thons" to fight MS. We would raise pledges based on the number of books we read - now that was FUN!

Why can't I watch TV to raise money for charity? Or eat hot dogs? Or drink beer? If I could run a beer-drinking event for charity, wouldn't that be popular, and not so exhausting?

Answer 1

Charity dinners are also very common and all they involve is eating.

Answer 2

The reason these charity events require physical labor is not only to help out the individuals the money is raised for but also to help those who participate in helping out.

When you raise money for cancer patients, you do a marathon for example, that way you keep your body fit  to lower the chances of getting cancer yourself and anybody who participates. It teaches you the importance of staying healthy.

Now if you did a beer-a-thon or drug-a-thon or watching TV to raise money for sick people, you would be a hypocrite because your actions contradict what you claim to stand against. You dont see a police officer promoting and not participating in making the environment safer now do you? You have get active and get involved and most importantly take care of yourself.

I don't know, thats just my logic i guess.

Answer 3

there are plenty of those around too, but why don't you start your own.  

as a cyclist, i like going to fit -type charity events,  

endless eating and drinking doesn't neccessarily promote a healthy lifestyle.  but if you think of an original idea, you should definately try it.