Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Fundraising
Looking to raise money to help people with ALS your way and on your schedule? Consider creating your own DIY Fundraiser.
There are hundreds of ways to raise awareness and fundraise. Choose one that's meaningful to you and we'll provide you with tools to make an impact. Utilize our “Do it Yourself” to create fundraiser pages that will make donations easy. Contact us or visit our FAQ page if you need some inspiration or direction.
How it works
START WITH AN IDEA
What type of fundraiser do you want to create? Are you holding a special event? Is it for a special occasion or activity? Answering this will help you ask for donations.
DETERMINE A TIMEFRAME
Decide how long your fundraiser will be: one day or over several days or a few weeks? This will help you set a fundraising goal and convey urgency to donors.
CREATE A FUNDRAISER
Select the campaign type below that meets your needs. Check out campaigns below for great ideas that just might spark some of your own! Remember you can fundraise as an individual or recruit more people to be on your team!
Fundraising Ideas
Special Occasions
Make that special occasion even more festive by asking for donations to help end ALS and to support research for finding new treatments. Ask friends and family to forego the traditional birthday, wedding or anniversary gift and celebrate the moment by dedicating it to improve the lives of others. What a way to party!
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Athletic Challenges
Calling all athletic types. From running a 5K, to organizing a golf tournament, or hosting a volleyball fundraiser, get started with this DIY fundraiser. Commit to helping people with ALS by challenging yourself to an amazing feat. Invite others to cheer you on. Whatever the activity, set your goal and ready, set, go!
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Creative
Make a difference for people with ALS by turning your talents and interests into fun fundraisers. Host a wine and cheese party. Hold a bake sale. Have a "dress down day" in the office. From band parties to garage sales, your imagination is the only limit for your DIY fundraiser. Use your creativity to make a difference in the lives of people with ALS!
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Kids Fundraisers
Young people and students can make a difference! Are you considering a car wash, a read-a-thon, lemonade stand or a school-based fundraising event? Use your DIY fundraiser to rally support and donations to kids who care about ALS!
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