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Fundraise: Be the ACS in Your Community

The American Cancer Society (ACS) mission needs you now more than ever! YOU can make a difference today, individually, or by leading your community to take up the fight against cancer. There are endless new and creative opportunities to raise funds or get involved with the ACS, and you are empowered to make it happen. Start here to create “your ACS” today!

Want to make the most impact? Fundraise with Facebook!

Raise more funds by creating a Facebook Fundraiser. It's a fun, easy way to help save lives.

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Fundraise in Your Community

Raise funds for the American Cancer Society's vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Want to be part of something bigger? Please join us for one our signature special events or outreach programs hosted in cities across the nation!

Find an Activity Near You
Relay for Life Fundraise

Relay For Life®

More than a walk, the American Cancer Society's signature event rallies communities to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer®

This powerful movement unites communities nationwide to help end breast cancer as we know it.
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Men Wear Pink

This distinguished group of community leaders is committed to raising funds and awareness to support anyone, male or female, who is undergoing treatment today, and those who may face a diagnosis in the future.
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Galas

Communities across the country host a variety of events that offer a fun and festive way to help improve the lives of people facing cancer their families.
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Golf Tournaments

Our golf events provide players of all skill levels an outstanding golf experience and the opportunity to support our mission in local communities.
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Endurance/Fitness Events

Become the driving force behind our fight against cancer by competing in your favorite sporting event. Whether running, cycling, skiing, hiking, swimming or even kayaking, you can help us fight the unthinkable by being unstoppable.
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Coaches vs. Cancer

Coaches, teams, and fans are empowered to fight cancer by participating in awareness efforts, advocacy programs, and fundraising activities.

Fundraise Your Way

No matter how you choose to raise funds, we’ve got the tools and support you need for fundraising success. All you need is creativity, passion, and imagination. Here are just a few ways you can get involved:

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Start Your Own Fundraiser

Turn your passion into purpose. Start a fundraiser today and help the American Cancer Society end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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Connect with Facebook

Raise more funds by creating a Facebook Fundraiser. It’s a fun, easy way to help save lives.
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Do A Livestream

Help us fight against cancer with the Gamers vs. Cancer program, which gives the gaming community meaningful opportunities to give back through partnerships, events like esports tournaments, and charity live streaming.
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Create a Tribute

Creating an online honor or memorial page gives friends and family a powerful way to celebrate your loved one's unique story. This is also a great opportunity to raise funds to fuel our work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Skillz Fundraising Tournaments

Play your favorite Skillz game and help the American Cancer Society improve the lives of people facing cancer and their families.
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Virtual Challenges

An easy and convenient way to help fund the American Cancer Society’s work to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
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Play It Forward

The American Cancer Society is giving gamers a new way to make a difference! Play your favorite games and Besitos will match your winnings to support cancer research and patient care. Every game played brings us one step closer to a world without cancer.

Youth & Young Professionals

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Young Professionals

Young Professional volunteers improve the lives of cancer patients and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support through mission-based activities and fundraising that create a lasting impact.
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ACS On Campus

ACS On Campus chapters engage middle school, high school, and college students across the country to support our mission through campus activities focusing on advocacy, discovery, patient support and fundraising.
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Youth Sports

There are plenty of opportunities for sports teams to get engaged in the fight against cancer. From football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, hockey, volleyball, and other sports, there is a way for any team to become involved.
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Gold Together

Funds raised through the #GoldTogether movement directly support childhood cancer research, education, advocacy, and service, as well as promote cancer prevention efforts targeting children to help them reduce their risk for cancer later in life.
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Schools vs. Cancer

The American Cancer Society Schools vs. Cancer  program brings education and community service to an elementary classroom in a fun and exciting way that also allows students to help save lives from cancer.

Corporate Engagement

Learn how your organization can make a difference in your community and beyond by supporting our lifesaving mission.

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CEOs Against Cancer®

This influential group of corporate and business leaders brings the passion, expertise, and resources needed to change the course of cancer in our workplaces, communities, and beyond.
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Become a Sponsor

Your organization can make a real impact by raising awareness and funds to help us ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
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Employee Engagement

Provide opportunities for your employees to come together in the fight against cancer.

Need Help?

Questions and Support

Contact us or call us at 800.227.2345 if you need help navigating your options, or if you have questions.

Take a Tour

Ready to get involved but not sure which of these options would be best for you?  Explore your opportunities for a more in-depth tour of different ways you can raise funds or volunteer.

* For in-person events please review our COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment -- Liability Waiver and Release of Claims.

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