List of health-related charity fundraisers
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This list of health related charity fundraisers includes events designed to raise funds to fight disease and improve health.
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Bike rides
Name | Goal | Started | Location | Minimum |
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Aids/Lifecycle | Raise funds for San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Jeffery Goodman Clinic of Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center to support those who do not have health insurance | 1994 as California Aids Ride - changed to Aids/Lifecycle in 2002 | San Francisco to Los Angeles - 545 miles - 1 week. | $3,000 per person to participate |
Vegas In 24[1][2][3] | Raises funds for low-income, uninsured and underinsured women in need of breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment | April 2016 | Los Angeles to Las Vegas - 365 Miles - 1 Day | None |
London to Brighton Bike Ride | Fundraising for British Heart Foundation | 1980 (for BHF) | London | None |
Pelotonia | Cancer Research at James Cancer Hospital | 2008 | Columbus and central Ohio | $1200 |
Illini 4000 for Cancer | Fundraiser for cancer research and patient support services | 2006 | University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | $3500 |
Ride for Heart | Heart and stroke research | 1987 | Toronto | None |
Ride for the Cure[4] | Curing breast cancer | 2006
2010 |
Paepcke Park, Aspen, Colorado
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
$500
$500 |
Sydney Body Art Ride | funding children's cancer research | ? | Sydney, Australia | all participants donate $2 |
Volvo Best Buddies Challenge | enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities | ? | Boston and Northern California, United States | ? |
Ride For A Cause[5] | AIDS and breast cancer | 2006 | International: Galway, Ireland; Marche Italy; Catalonia, Spain; other locations. | Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 with 100% going to the charities. |
Norwood Challenge International Bike Ride[6] | Helping mentally and physically disabled people, underprivileged children and their families | 1992 | International: Israel, Rajasthan India, Cape Town South Africa, Cambodia-Vietnam, Trans-America, Cuba, others | Participants are required to pay an entry fee of £450 and then raise a minimum of £2500 for the Israel bike ride or £2750 for the others |
Colomba Chemo Classic[7] | Charity bike ride in aid of Cancer Research UK | 2009 | Richmond, North Yorkshire | £15 entry fee |
ALS TDI Tri-State Trek[8] | The ride to End ALS | 6/27-6/29 2014 | Newton, MA to Greenwich, CT | $185 Reg / $1800 Fundraising |
London Bikeathon[9] | Charity bike ride dedicated to blood cancer research | 1997 | London, England | £25 for 26 mile route, £50 for 100 mile route |
Closer to Free[10] | Ride to raise money for cancer research at Yale New Haven Hospital | ? | New Haven, CT | $100 Child, $200 Adult |
Climbs
Name | Goal | Started | Location | Minimum |
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Climb to Fight Breast Cancer[11] | Support breast cancer research and to increase awareness for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. | 1997 | 12 mountains: Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Iztaccihuatl, Pico de Orizaba, Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount Baker, Mount Shasta, Mount St. Helens, and Everest Base Camp. | $200 or $500 registration fee depending on peak climbed. Minimum fund raising amount $3,000 |
Runs
Note that all runs allow jogging and walking.
Name | Goal | Started | Location | Minimum |
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Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk For Women[12] | to raise awareness and fund women's cancers research, counseling and outreach programs | 1993 | Los Angeles, California and New York, New York | $25 registration fee |
Father's Day Run/Walk | Support research to fight prostate cancer | ? | Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto | None |
Miles for Men (men only) | Raise funds for cancer charities | 2012 | United Kingdom | None |
Race for Life (women only) | cancer research | ? | United Kingdom | ? |
Race for the Cure | curing breast cancer | 1983 | 125 locations across the United States and three international races[13] | some locations charge entry fees |
Run for Moore (men only) | fight bowel cancer | ? | United Kingdom | ? |
Run for the Cure | Support research to fight breast cancer | 1992 | 53 communities across Canada (2007) | None |
Roparun | helping people with Cancer | 1992 | Between Paris and Rotterdam | ? |
Team in Training | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | ? | ? | ? |
Train to End Stroke | ending strokes | ? | ? | minimums vary by location |
World AIDS Marathon [1] | helping people with AIDS | 2004 | 2004: Kenya; 2005: Gainesville, Florida; 2006: multiple locations | entry fee |
- Race for the Cure, Team Heather (2003-Current)
Walks
Name | Goal | Started | Location | Minimum |
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AIDS Walk | fight AIDS | 1987 | 75+ locations across the United States[14] | no minimum; "Star Walkers" are participants who pledge to raise $1,000+ |
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer | Curing breast cancer | 2003 | 9 cities: Houston, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Rocky Mountains, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Charlotte | participants are required to raise a minimum of $1,800[15] |
Be The Match Walk+Run [2] | Raising funds to help patients with blood cancers | Unknown | 13 cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Columbus, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Long Beach, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Richmond, San Jose, St. Louis, and Tampa | Entry fees apply (varies by age and day of registration)[16] |
Glam-A-THON [3] | Curing breast cancer | 2003 | 1 city: Ft. Lauderdale | Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye [4] |
Shine | Shine is a night-time walking marathon which uses light as a symbol of hope and progress in the fight against cancer. | 2010 | Glasgow, Manchester and London (2011) | Entry fee |
Light The Night Walk | cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma | ? | ? | ? |
MDA Muscle Walk | awareness, support and research for curing muscular dystrophy | 2010 | multiple locations across the United States | No minimum, though donations are recommended. |
March for Babies (formerly WalkAmerica) | prevent premature births | 1970 | 1,100 the United States | no minimum |
Memory Walk [5] | awareness, support and research for curing Alzheimer's disease | Memory Walk is an event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. | no minimum to participate | |
MS Challenge Walk | curing multiple sclerosis | 2002 | multiple locations across the United States | participants are required to raise a minimum of $1,500 |
National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk | raise funds to fight kidney disease nationwide | 2008 | multiple locations across the United States | no minimum |
Relay For Life | raise awareness and funds for cancer | 1986 | 4,800+ locations across the United States | no minimum; there is a $10 registration fee |
Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes[17] | Fund diabetes research | 1990 | 200+ locations across the United States | no minimum |
Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure | raise awareness and funds for breast cancer | 2003 | 14 locations across the United States (2008) | walk participants are required to raise $2,200; crew members register for $90; volunteers participate free |
Weekend to End Breast Cancer | Curing Breast Cancer | 2003 | Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg | participants are required to raise a minimum of $2,000 |
Walk For A Cause[18] | Fighting AIDS and Breast Cancer | 2006 | International: Galway, Ireland; Marche Italy; Catalonia, Spain; other locations. | Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,000 with 100% going to the charities. |
Walk For Wishes[19] | Bringing wishes to kids with life-threatening illnesses. | 2000s | multiple locations across the United States. | ADULTS: $15. KIDS: $10. WISHKIDS and VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS: Free Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $100. |
Walk For PKD[20] | Raise awareness and funds for polycystic kidney disease | 2001 | 50+ locations across the US, starting in September | no minimum, no registration fee |
National Psoriasis Walk for Awareness[21] | generate awareness about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis | 2007 | 8 locations across the United States and a "Virtual Walk" | participants are asked to raise $100; there is a $25 registration fee |
Walk to End MS | raise awareness, generate funds for the national research program and find a cure for multiple sclerosis | 1991 | 24 locations in British Columbia & the Yukon, 12 locations in Alberta, 16 locations in Saskatchewan, 10 locations in Manitoba, 58 locations in Ontario, 22 locations in Quebec, 13 locations in Atlantic Canada | ? |
Team in Training | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | ? | ? | ? |
The Kidney Foundation of Canada's Give the Gift of Life Walk[22] | Generate awareness about, and raise funds for, kidney disease and organ and tissue donation | 2006 | Grassroots initiative with over 30 walk locations across Ontario during the month of September | No minimum fee |
Poker Tournament
Name | Goal | Started | Location | Minimum |
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Chance for Life[23] | Pediatric Cancer Research | 2004 | Washington D.C. | Spectator $125[24] |
Dance fitness
Name | Goal | Started | Location | Minimum |
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ZUMBATHON | various: (breast cancer, earthquake relief, Croh's and colitis) | 2010 | various US cities | typically $10–$20[25] |
References
- ^ "California Man Will Bike 365 Miles to Las Vegas in Less Than 24 Hours to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Care for Uninsured Women". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "In The Media - Vegas In 24". 24 February 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ Vegas In 24 (2016-07-14), Vegas In 24: Andy Funk's Epic 365 Mile Nonstop Bike Ride for Breast Cancer Charity - LA to Las Vegas, archived from the original on 2021-12-15, retrieved 2016-07-24
- ^ "Welcome to the Aspen/Snowmass Ride for the Cure". Archived from the original on 2007-04-29. Retrieved 2007-03-17.
- ^ "Home". rfac.org.
- ^ http://www.norwood-challenges.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=2&Itemid=1
- ^ "Colomba Chemo Classic". Archived from the original on 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2010-09-21.
- ^ "Tri-State Trek". Tri-State Trek. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "Get involved". Bloodwise. 2017-03-19. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "Closer to Free Home". Closer to Free. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
- ^ "Mountain Climbing for Charity | CLIMB to Fight Breast Cancer - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center". www.fhcrc.org. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "A Message from EIF and Revlon". www.revlonrunwalk.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "Welcome to the Aspen Race for the Cure". Archived from the original on 2007-04-29. Retrieved 2007-03-17. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
- ^ "AIDS Walk". www.aidswalk.org. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ avonwalk.org
- ^ FAQ Archived 2013-01-08 at the Wayback Machine - Be the Match Walk+Run Official Website (accessed January 27, 2013)
- ^ "Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes". stepout.diabetes.org. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "Home". rfac.org.
- ^ "Walk for Wishes". Make a Wish America.
- ^ "Polycystic kidney disease | PKD Foundation". PKD Foundation. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "2013 Walk to Cure Psoriasis - National Psoriasis Foundation | Walk to Cure Psoriasis". walk.psoriasis.org. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "The Kidney Foundation of Canada - The Kidney Foundation of Canada | La Fondation canadienne du rein". www.kidney.ca. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "Chance for Life".
- ^ "Chance for Life 2016".
- ^ Jessica Belasco (2010-03-19). "Zumbathons are the new 5Ks" (blog). San Antonio Express-News.
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