What the heck is a Slay-A-Thon?

It's a full day of watching some of the best of the best episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel", meeting and laughing with other "fans," and having a great time while simultaneously raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. You are not required to attend the entire event. Stay for the day or stop by for your favorite episodes.

Now, you may ask "How can watching 'Buffy' and 'Angel' raise money? If that were the case I'd already be rich. Hooray!"

We're able to raise money because people who attend the marathon get friends, family, and co-workers to "sponsor" them - just like with a walkathon, or other fundraising events of that type. Add the auction proceeds to the sponsor dollars and we’ll make a substantial donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois.

Who are they?

Two fans of Buffy & Angel started the charity event back in 2003. Kelly worked with the Scully marathons for charity for a bit and wanted to try to apply the same concept to Buffy & Angel. Kelly and her best friend Jennifer completed the first event in 3 months time with a total of 6,000+ dollars earned and one wish granted. The second year the event took 8 months to plan and raised 12,000+ dollars and two wishes granted. 2005 was the third event for the girls and the event brought in 13,000+ dollars and was able to grant three wishes. 2006 brought the holy grail of Buffy autographs and great wishes! 2007 & 2008 was bigger and brought in more money than the years before! The girls are currently planning the 2009 event so stay tuned for more on it!!!

How can you help?

There are a few ways you can help while you add to your Buffy/Angel addiction!

1. Use the Amazon Links through out the site when you are purchasing items even non-Buffy items. All the money earned from the affiliate program goes directly to Slay-A-Thon 2009 now.

2. Go directly to Slay-A-Thon's website to use their nifty PayPal donation button!

3. Attend next year's Slay-A-Thon and be a part of the legacy of love from Buffy & Angel fans to make a child's wish come true!

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