National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
Fundraising Checklist
- Register Today. The sooner you get started, the easier it is to raise funds!
- Set Your Personal Goal. The sky’s the limit! We suggest setting your fundraising goal at $125. Once you’ve hit your fundraising goal – aim even higher.
- Log In To Your Participant Center and Send Emails. Log in at www.komentidewater.org/PC to access your Participant Center and create a personal fundraising web page. Emails sent from your Participant Center will include a link to your personal web page, enabling people to donate to you directly.
- List Your Potential Donors. Make sure you include the follow people:
Friends Neighbors Grocer Landlord Your Doctor(s) Realtor
- Compose Your Fundraising Letter/Email. Start with one of the sample fundraising emails and personalize it with your story! Click here to download a sample Race fundraising email.
- Host a Race Fundraising Party. Invite your neighbors and friends to a night of food, fun and games at your house. Collect donations for entry.
- Download and Print Fundraising Tools. Visit the Fundraising Tips section to download fundraising ideas and resources. Here is a list of some of the tips and tools available:
- Quick and Easy Fundraising Ideas: 5 Steps to Race $100
- Donation Form: Download a Komen Race Donation Form and use to collect donations and send it to donors who prefer to mail in a donation.
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