Fundraising Tips
The American Cancer Society is committed to saving lives from cancer. But we can't do it without YOU. Your donations help us fight all types of cancer, for all types of people. Each person who joins Pedal to End Cancer can take pride in knowing that they are working toward ending cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Your donations help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, critical patient care services, education and prevention initiatives, and so much more. We are the leading nonprofit organization working to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Learn more here: https://www.cancer.org/
Fundraising Ideas and Tips:
- Create a t-shirt fundraiser through Bonfire! The 100% free and easy way to raise money and rally support from your community with custom shirts. Learn more here
- Dedicate a milestone moment: This could include your birthday/anniversary/holiday/baby gender reveal. You can ask for donations to the ACS in lieu of gifts or drink.
- Create a Facebook Fundraiser: On average, a participant raises 3 times more when creating a Facebook fundraiser!
- Share your Story: Share on social media or with your friends your connection to cancer, and don't be afraid to ask for donations!
- Host a Dine-to-Donate event: This could be at a local restaurant, bakery, coffee shop, teahouse, or bar. Talk to owners of local establishments in your area or use Groupraise.com to find locations near you.
- Ask for Pledges: Pick a period of time, such as Giving Tuesday or the month of January to ask for donations.
- Use tangible giving statements: Your donors want to know where their money is going, and how they are making an impact. Use language such as "Will you donate $50 to support the American Cancer Society's 24/7 hotline?"
- Ask people to join your spin team! Recruit your friends and family to join in the fight!
Need more support? Email us at samantha.sayward@cancer.org or book time to chat about all things Pedal to End Cancer.