Harry Potter Mania Benefits Charities

With the release of the latest Harry Potter book and movie in the same month, the Harry Potter franchise is thrilling fans and helping great causes at the same time.

(PRWEB) July 22, 2007 -- Harry Potter fans are having a wonderful month of July 2007. With both the latest book and the movie out, they are busy catching up on the magical news at Hogwarts. There is a touch of bittersweet as we reach the final Harry Potter tome by J.K. Rowling.

Several charities have been successful at turning Pottermania into fund-raising dollars. This is a smart move, as the books and films appeal to both the young and the young-at-heart.

Harry Potter Movie "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" Benefits Make-A-Wish

Harry Potter fans are thrilled to have the latest movie, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," which was released on Wednesday, July 11th. It opened in 4,285 United States and Canadian theatres and also in 44 markets around the globe.

Some lucky viewers in Grand Rapids, Michigan had the opportunity to view the latest Harry Potter movie a little early, and to also benefit a wonderful charity at the same time. Harry Potter fans were given a special advance screening of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" at the Fifth Wizard's Ball, a fund-raising event for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan and the Pediatric Oncology Resource Team. They raised $140,000 for the two charities.

600 Harry Potter enthusiasts came to take part in the event. The Fifth Wizard's Ball included a live owl, food from local restaurants, a magician, fire eaters and also costumed characters. The event also had an auction.

Release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Benefits Literacy Organization

Harry Potter mania has hit a new high with the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Many bookstores planned midnight sales events to celebrate the final J.K. Rowling book in her popular Harry Potter series.

A popular Canadian bookseller also turned Pottermania into a fundraising event. The Harry Potter Midnight Bash at Bryan Prince Booksellers in Hamilton, Ontario benefits The Hamilton Literary Council. The fun family event includes a scavenger hunt and also a costume contest. Every guest at the party will be encouraged to donate to the Hamilton Literacy Council and Bryan Prince, Bookseller will match every donation.

For More Information

With two more Potter films ahead, there is still the potential for more Harry Potter Movie fundraisers to be held. Non-Profit organizations can benefit from latching on to this and other popular films and entertainment events when planning fundraising events.

Hamilton Literacy: http://www.hamiltonreads.ca

Make a Wish Foundation of Michigan: http://www.wishmich.org

Step by Step Fundraising: http://StepbyStepFundraising.com

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