According to the National Cancer Institute, last year there were 1.6 million new cases of cancer diagnosed in the US. The number of people affected by cancer is far larger, expanding to those living with cancer, survivors, and all those who love them. The community of cancer survivors has learned to lean on one another for support—including raising funds for cancer research and, ultimately, a cure.
Crowdfunding is a great way to raise money to fight cancer. Donations can be raised for a personal fundraiser, or you can start a fundraiser to raise awareness of breast cancer and donate the money you raise to a worthy organization. You can raise money quickly and safely online, and funds can be deposited directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.
With any kind of fundraising, it’s best to assemble a team of people with different and complementary skills. For instance, a team member with a big social media following can be in charge of creating buzz about your fundraiser. A crafty team member can design the team logo and shirts. Play to your team’s strengths.
Whether it’s just you raising money or a large team of people banding together, use a cancer-fighting team name to set your crowdfunding fundraiser apart and inspire connection.
With the help of team members, promote and host a race as a fundraising event. Events help spread awareness and raise funds in a different way than social media can—and it also gives you a story to tell on social media. Races come in all shapes and sizes.
If you’re participating in a race, walk, hike, or bike against cancer, there are several things you can do to bring in donations before the race.
Teammates who don’t participate in the race can help raise money at the start or finish line.
Not up for a race? Or want to do more? There are several fundraising ideas that work best with many helping hands. For instance, your teammates can get together and make tie-dyed t-shirts, bracelets, or hats to sell for your cause.
Here’s a high-concept event idea:
Have each team member choose a mode of transportation—walking, running, biking, rollerblading—then find sponsors to pledge a donation amount for each day you commute to work or school using that method. With team members each bringing in their own funds, donations can start piling up.
Whether you decide to raise funds on your own or work with a team, we’ve got fundraiser ideas that can help you raise more money to fight cancer and fund research. It’s easy to set up your cancer fundraiser, and even easier to collect donations online or in person at your event.
According to breastcancer.org, one in every eight women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. Luckily, research is advancing and new treatments are giving patients hope. If you want to help out a loved one fighting breast cancer or raise funds to further research, consider crowdfunding.
Breast cancer is incredibly common, but the good news is how many researchers, nonprofits, and ordinary women and men are working to raise money for a cure, or to support those they love who are battling the disease. Here are some ways GoFundMe makes it easy to raise money to fight breast cancer.
This is likely the most popular type of breast cancer fundraising event. Hosting a race or walkathon is a very effective way to gather members of your community for a wonderful cause, and a good excuse to support healthy activity.
Host a luncheon or tea party, gathering friends and family to enjoy a luxurious spread of pastries and tea.
Do you have a favorite salon or stylist? Think about asking if they’re willing to put together a salon-based party.
Bake sales are always successful ways to raise funds for a cause. Everybody loves baked goods, especially if they’re for a good cause.
Car washes may be some of the most common fundraising events, but they’re still a great way to get donations.
Reach out to see if your local bowling alley would be willing to donate the use of several lanes for you to host a fundraising event.
We’re on your team: GoFundMe is free for fundraisers. Our giving community is over 50 million strong, and we’ve helped people raise over $5 billion. Use the fundraising ideas above to raise money for cancer research and a cure—start your cancer fundraiser today.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. In the US, death rates from breast cancer have been declining since 1989, according to the American Cancer Society. The decreases are believed to be due to earlier detection through screening, increased awareness, and improved treatment.
Drumming up support for your own breast cancer battle or continuing to raise awareness for breast cancer and help fund the research to improve treatment and find a cure are extremely important.
You can join the battle against breast cancer by utilizing crowdfunding and its ability to harness the power of social networks to attract donations. By fundraising for breast cancer, you are helping to improve survival rates and impact the lives of thousands of women fighting the disease. The goal of a breast cancer awareness fundraiser is to encourage women to be screened for breast cancer, rally people to donate money toward breast cancer research, and to help ensure that finding a cure for breast cancer remains a vital cause in the public eye.
Host a fun party that requires guests to wear pink clothing and serve pink food and drinks. We’re thinking pink cupcakes, cookies, candy, and punch. Have attendees pay a set admission fee to the party through a donation to your online fundraiser. At the party, have raffles and auctions for items donated by community members and local businesses.
Contact a local florist to see if they would be willing to partner with you to hold a breast cancer awareness fundraiser around a holiday such as Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day when flower sales are booming. Ask if they will donate a percentage of all red or pink roses sold to your fundraiser, and in turn, they will receive a advertisement from you as you spread the word about your fundraiser.
Reach out to your favorite local restaurants, bars, and retail businesses, and ask them to place a few jars out to receive donations from any “spare change” that their customers may have. You can decorate the jars with pink ribbons, glitter, and pictures to spark people’s attention and let them know that their money is going to a great cause. If the jars are placed in the front of the business or wherever they have the most traffic, they’re likely to be filled in no time.
You might be used to walkathons, jog-a-thons and marathons. How about a haircut-a-thon? Reach out to a local hair salon (or a hair stylist you’re devoted to) and ask if they would be willing to host a day of haircuts at a flat rate price with all proceeds benefiting your fundraiser. Make flyers to promote the event and be sure to spread the word on your fundraiser page and across Facebook and Twitter.
Setting up a table in front of a store or at a large event is a great way to gain exposure for your cause or for the nonprofit for which you are crowdfunding. Make sure to have all the important information about the nonprofit and where donations will go, as well as breast cancer statistics.
Ask your family, friends, and neighbors to participate by donating items for a garage sale. Decorate a booth in pink and make signs notifying everyone that all proceeds from the sale will benefit your breast cancer awareness fundraiser. Add a lemonade stand and some baked goods to sell as well, and leave a donation jar visible. Promote your garage sale on your social media networks and ask your local online paper to run an ad for extra exposure.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of women suffering from breast cancer or start receiving support for your own medical expenses and treatments? Launch a cancer fundraiser today.