🎗️ Fundraising & Prize Details
Every step you take — and every dollar you raise — directly supports lifesaving neuro-oncology research through the Melissa Vosburg Endowed Chair at AdventHealth.
Your fundraising amplifies our impact and keeps Melissa’s legacy strong.
🎁 Prize Entry Program
To thank our incredible supporters, fundraisers and donors can earn entries toward our 2026 prize giveaways.
⭐ How It Works
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Every $10 donated = 1 Prize Entry
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Every $10 you raise through your fundraising page = 1 Prize Entry
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Entries accumulate automatically
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No limit — the more you raise, the more entries you earn
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Winners will be selected on race day (no need to be present)
🏆 Grand Prize
$5,000 Shopping Spree at Park Jewelers
Additional prizes will be announced throughout the season.
🎗️ Why Your Fundraising Matters
Every dollar raised supports the Melissa Vosburg Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology Research, fueling lifesaving advancements in brain cancer treatment and giving hope to families just like Melissa’s.
Your support directly impacts:
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Cutting-edge research
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Clinical trials
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Patient support programs
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Awareness for a disease that desperately needs more attention
Fundraising transforms your 5K into something bigger.
🔥 Become a Fundraiser — Easy!
You do not have to run to fundraise — everyone is welcome.
3 Simple Steps
1️⃣ Create your fundraising page
Click “Become a Fundraiser” and choose an individual or team page.
2️⃣ Personalize it
Add a photo and a sentence or two about why you’re supporting brain cancer research.
3️⃣ Share it
Post your link on social media, text it to friends and family, or email your contacts.
Every $10 donated earns Prize Entries for you!
💡 Fundraising Tips
- Share why Melissa’s Race matters to you
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Ask 10 friends for $10 — that’s $100 raised and 10 Prize Entries
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Repost your page weekly with updates
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Thank your donors publicly
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Create a friendly challenge: “Help me hit $250 this week!”
✉️ Copy/Paste Message to Share
“I’m supporting Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer. Every $10 donated helps fund critical neuro-oncology research — and earns me entries toward race prizes. Want to help me make a difference? Here’s my link: [INSERT LINK] Thank you!”
❓ Fundraising FAQ
Do I need to run the 5K to fundraise?
No — anyone can fundraise!
Do I need to be present to win a prize?
No, winners do not need to attend in person.
Is fundraising required?
No. It’s optional, but incredibly impactful.
Do donation entries combine with fundraising entries?
Yes — all entries are added together automatically.
❤️ Thank You
Your support powers research, honors Melissa’s legacy, and helps bring hope to families facing brain cancer.
