Top Fundraising Ideas & Inspiration
Below are different types of events and ways you can start a fundraiser that will help the Jimmy Fund directly support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber.
Food and Beverage
Organize a food crawl, hold a cook-off competition, or even host a bake sale.
Fitness and Sports
Host a sports event, with teams competing to raise funds.
Creative and Artistic
Host a virtual class—art or professional development—with attendees making donations.
Community and Social
Organize a silent disco, movie night, comedy show, or put on a fashion show or pet parade.
Competitions and Games
Organize a game night, scavenger hunt, streaming fundraiser, or schoolwide competition to raise money.
Sales and Auctions
Sell handmade crafts, sell items via apps, or host a silent auction.
Featured Jimmy Fund Supporters
“We learned what our mom learned during cancer: people will show up for you.”
Allison and Jennifer Inho honor their mother's legacy with Ang’s Warrior Walk, raising $33,000 for lung cancer research and awareness.
Keep Exploring
There are plenty of ways to join our Jimmy Fund community.
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Organize an Event or Fundraiser
Host your own fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund.
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Fundraising with Kids & Teens
Kids of any age can host a fundraiser.
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Find an Event
Attend or volunteer at one of our signature events.
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Create a Giving Page
Make a personalized fundraising web page.
Contact
Jimmy Fund Staff