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Join a fun run or host a sports match.","text":"\u003Cp\u003ECommunity running events have become so popular in Australia that there are now several websites, including \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.runningcalendar.com.au/calendar/running/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERunning Calendar\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://runcalendar.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERun Calendar\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E, to help you choose between the hundreds of options. The fundraising element is simple: simply register your business on the event’s website to receive a unique URL where donors can make credit-card contributions in your name. Alternatively, why not organise a charitable game of soccer or cricket with another local business? You can collect donations before and afterwards and fire up a sausage sizzle on the sidelines. 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Take part in a seasonal food or clothing drive.","text":"\u003Cp\u003EAt a time of year when most of us eat well, give gifts and celebrate, it can be particularly rewarding to help others do the same. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.foodbank.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFoodbank Australia\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E and the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/christmas/get-involved-this-christmas/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalvation Army\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E both have long-established Christmas Food Drives that operate nationally, with a variety of options for dropping off donated goods. 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