der Spendenmarathon
Translation
fundraising marathon, telethon, charity marathon
Examples
Der Fernsehsender organisiert einen Spendenmarathon.
The television station is organizing a fundraising marathon.
Viele Prominente nahmen am Spendenmarathon teil.
Many celebrities participated in the fundraising marathon.
Grammar Patterns
to participate in a fundraising marathon Viele Prominente nahmen am Spendenmarathon teil.
Similar Words
die Spendengala (charity gala)
Etymology
From 'Spende' (donation) and 'Marathon'. It's a long event, like a marathon, dedicated to raising funds.
Memory Tips
Imagine a TV marathon, but instead of showing movies, it's a continuous broadcast to collect donations ('Spenden').