I agree. Our family won't be attending.
We are happy to contribute to a fundraiser, but asking residents to pay $5 PER CHILD for a few minutes in a bounce house or for the opportunity to throw three balls at a dunk tank is just ridiculous. And really, why only buy one ticket, when everything costs 6 tickets (or $5)? I initially thought this would be a fun way to get out, get to know new people and support a good cause. However, I don't want to be taken advantage of.
The 5k was a great idea, and since our neighborhood is growing so quickly, I wish they would have given the race more time to grow and increase in interest. We have only been in the area a few weeks, and I am pretty disappointed great ideas are being canceled before us newcomers even have a chance to participate.
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