Summer FUNdraising

 

Who is ready for 5 FUN-Filled Days of Summer FUNdraising? The Western Region Relay For Life is kicking off a Social Media Fundraiser which will begin tomorrow and continue through Saturday, August 15th. You are challenged to post a mission related fundraiser each day.

 

Here are a couple of things to do get started:

1.    Make sure your participant dashboard set up; add a picture and your personal story to make your fundraising page personal. Let people know why you choose to fundraise for the Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.

2.    Set up a Facebook Fundraiser; do this directly from your participant dashboard or the FUNdraising App.

3.    Check out https://connect.relayforlife.org/gettingstarted to get some great tips on setting up your participant dashboard and Facebook Fundraiser.

 

Here are six mission focused Social Media posts that you can share and use:

·         1985 was the year of the first Relay For Life event in Tacoma, Washington. Relay For Life is now not only nationwide but has also spread across the globe to 29 countries. Who can donate $19.85 to honor the beginning of Relay For Life?

·         At least 18% of all cancer cases in the U.S. are related to what we consume and our activity level. In fact, after not smoking, these lifestyle habits are the most important behaviors that people can control and change to help lower their cancer risk. Who can donate $18 to my fundraising efforts?

·         The American Cancer Society recommends men and women begin getting colorectal cancer screening at the age of 45. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. If all adults 45 and older were screened for colorectal cancer we could avoid thousands of deaths each year and prevent many people from ever getting the disease. Who can donate $45 to support the American Cancer Society?

·         Did you know? more than 15.5 million cancer survivors are alive in the US today. We can thank the life-saving research, education, advocacy and services of the American Cancer Society for those 15.5 million survivors. It is because of the fundraising we do, that the American Cancer Society to continue to attack cancer from every angle. Can you donate $15.50 to support the American Cancer Society?

·         The HPV vaccination works best when given between ages 9 and 12. Vaccination between ages 9 and 12 will prevent more HPV cancers than vaccination at older ages. Children must be vaccinated before they’re exposed to an infection – just like tetanus or pneumonia. HPV is so common that most people will catch it at some point in their lives. That’s why all 9- to 12-year-olds need the HPV vaccine. Children and young adults age 13 through 26 who have not been vaccinated, or who haven’t gotten all their doses, should get the vaccine as soon as possible for the most cancer protection. Who can donate $9-$12 to continue the fight against cancer?

·         Slip, Slap, Slop, and Wrap! Summer is here and sun safety is important to protect against skin cancer. Slip on a shirt, Slap on a hat, Slop on sunscreen SPF 30+ and Wrap on some sunglasses. Who will donate $30 to help attack cancer from every angle?