How To Raise Money For Breast Cancer

Pink Party

To host a "Pink Party," think of it like any other fundraising evening or gathering, except all pink! Make sure all the decorations are pink, have guests wear pink, and be sure to serve food that fits the color theme as well!

You can ask for donations throughout the night, charge an admission fee, or do both. Just make sure to recruit plenty of attendees!

Because they foreground breast cancer pink, these parties are an awesome option to raise awareness and raise funds for breast cancer research and/or treatment. So get all your friends together for a night of pink-themed fundraising.

Walkathons

Get some exercise and raise money all at once! Breast cancer walks are globally known and can be very successful and inspiring.

Usually organized by a specific community or organization, walkathons ask participants to secure donation pledges based on the distance they're able to walk.

Pledges will be the driving force of the fundraiser, but make sure that your walkathon offers items for sale such as concessions and commemorative t-shirts. Also, plan around weather and look for indoor venues during winter.

Haircut Party

It is common for breast cancer patients to lose some or all of their hair during treatment. Haircut parties turn what can be a tough moment into a way to empower breast cancer fighters!

To raise money, you can share proceeds with a participating salon, ask salon patrons to donate to the cause, or ask people to come in and donate their locks to wigs for cancer patients!

Keep in mind that while your end goal is to raise money and awareness, you want to make sure that you're paying proper attention to the needs of the brave cancer survivors you're doing the haircut party for.

Karaoke Night Fundraiser

Partner with a local bar or restaurant to host a karaoke night to raise funds for your cause. Get the equipment donated and be sure to promote the evening well in advance.

To fundraise, charge a cover for the night and encourage attendees to vote for their favorite "acts" with their dollars.

You can also make arrangements with the place that's hosting to split proceeds and/or set up food and drink specials. Make your cause a focal point of the night, and consider having a breast cancer survivor give a speech and call for donations.

50/50 Raffle

50/50 raffles are simple and extremely low cost. To prepare, all you'll need to buy is a roll of raffle tickets. Pair it with a breast cancer fundraising event to maximize participation.

To organize the raffle, ask event attendees to buy the tickets, and then after the drawing, the winner takes home half of the proceeds and the organizer (that's you!) takes home the other half.

As a giving incentive, make sure to display how much money is in the growing pot! Just remember that like other raffles, 50/50s are best used to supplement fundraising events, like a breast cancer walk.

Product Fundraising

When running a product fundraiser, you are selling products (often times products that are branded to your organization) in exchange for donations. For example, with breast cancer fundraising, make sure your product is the signature pink.

Pick a product (from t-shirts to water bottles to key chains), customize your product design, gather your inventory, and sell, sell, sell.

You can sell via the door-to-door model — think Girl Scouts. Or, you can run your product fundraiser online, much like a crowdfunding campaign.

Carol Singing

Are you looking to fundraise around the holidays? Do you have a group with beautiful singing voices? Hosting a caroling fundraiser might be the perfect fit! Instead of red, have carolers wear breast-cancer pink!

Recruit your carolers to walk through your community's neighborhood and bring cheer door-to-door. Have the carolers carry a donation jar with them.

Make sure your carolers take a moment to explain who and what they're fundraising for. That way, your carolers will be raising cheer, funds, and awareness.

Restaurant Partnership

Many restaurants are open to partnering with charities. You can either work with a major chain, like Panera Bread, or talk to the owners of a local joint. Try to time your partnership to coincide with breast cancer awareness month for max publicity.

Typically, the way restaurant partnerships work is straight forward. Restaurants will host a night in your honor, where a portion of all sales are donated to your cause.

The restaurant makes the donations and you work to promote the evening and ensure all the tables are full throughout the night.

Checkout Charity

Have you ever had someone ask if you'd like to add $1 to your bill to donate to XYZ cause? That's checkout charity. It's a great way to raise money, especially during October, which is awareness month for breast cancer.

Find a local shop that would collect checkout donations on your behalf or even let you set up a donation jar near the register.

Checkout charity is lucrative because its an easy and quick way to give. Donors already have their wallets out and usually don't mind sparing a dollar, especially for a cause like breast cancer awareness, treatment, and research.