How to Fundraise
Join Kids Walk to raise funds for pediatric cancer research and make a difference.
- Know Your Facts. 100% of the funds raised through Kids Walk support pediatric cancer research at
MSK. Make sure you give your donors all of the details!
- Rally Your Team. Encourage your team members via inspiring emails, or plan team activities and
fundraise together.
- Start Early. It's never too early to begin raising funds for Kids Walk and pediatric cancer research. The
sooner you start, the more likely you'll be to reach or even surpass your fundraising goal!
- Make it Personal. Customize your fundraising page and add a photo or video. Tell your supporters why you’re
walking the more personal, the more people will relate.
- Give to Yourself. Lead by example and give your fundraising page a boost. It will show your supporters
how important Kids Walk is to you!
- Ask, Ask, Ask! You won’t get what you don’t ask for, so make sure you’re asking! Reach out to
friends, family and colleagues by mail, email, phone, or Facebook posts. You never know who will be
inspired to give.
- Say Thank You. Say thank you to your donors as soon as they make a gift. Encourage others to do the
same by acknowledging gifts publicly Facebook is great for that!
- Get Social. Tell your friends and family about Kids Walk and why you’re walking. Share a link to your
personal fundraising page on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Encourage your friends to donate or
get involved!
- Follow Up. Many people who want to support you may need a small reminder. It’s okay to follow up!
- Get Creative. Have a party! You can fundraise in all sorts of ways. Plan a bake sale at school, organize a dress-down day at work or school for Kids Walk. Click here for more ideas.
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