STEP INTO SPRING WITH FUNDRAISING

As winter wanes and the weather warms, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get moving. Engaging in at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week can make a big difference in your general health and well-being, and adding exercise to your routine can reduce stress, increase energy, boost your immune system, control your weight and reduce your risk of cancer. And fitness is not just good for your health; it’s also a great way to raise money for cancer prevention and early detection!

Making a difference doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking; fundraise your way by turning everyday events and activities—from cycling to counting your steps—into events benefitting what matters most to you. Additionally, these events can be a great way to honor a loved one’s legacy or personal cancer story. You can raise money by doing jumping jacks or pushups for every dollar donated or by hosting a golf or volleyball tournament with friends. Any way that you like to get moving can be used to fund cancer prevention and early detection.

Connecting with your community will make your event as successful as possible, so be sure to promote your fundraiser online through social media. Fortunately, there are lots of different tools today that make fitness-themed fundraising easier than ever. Activity trackers (like Apple watches and Fitbits) help you measure and share your progress, and livestreaming allows donors to share in the experience with you (which can make them more likely to give).

Fundraisers foster stronger personal connections to our mission and among participants working together to support cancer prevention and early detection. These activities are a great way to bond with friends, engage your community and make a difference in the world all at the same time. Matt Milner, an avid cyclist, has done this since 2016 through an annual bike ride called “Champion Awareness” to honor cancer survivors and increase awareness of cancer prevention and early detection. “We are proud to be teaming with such a great organization to raise money to support their vision and help expand the dialogue on prevention and early detection strategies.” he said.

This spring, consider using your favorite form of fitness to help us at the Prevent Cancer Foundation build a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.

To start your own fundraiser, visit preventcancer.org/fundraise-your-way