Virtual Challenges
Raising funds through virtual challenges is an easy and meaningful way to support the American Cancer Society’s mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Choose a challenge, register for free and turn your favorite activity into a way to give back and inspire others to join you in the fight against cancer.
If you don’t see a challenge that inspires you, create your own through our DIY Challenge and turn an activity you love into a meaningful way to give back.
Virtual Challenges Calendar
Active fundraisers
Always on challenges
Recently closed fundraisers
Raise $25 or more and we'll send you our exclusive Challengers incentive as a thank you
Whether you're walking around your neighborhood, swimming laps at the pool, or starting a new craft, turn an activity you love into a way to support the American Cancer Society's mission. Every dollar raised helps fund groundbreaking research, patient support programs, and cancer prevention efforts.
Why support American Cancer Society?
Supporting the American Cancer Society means helping people through every stage of cancer—from funding breakthrough research to providing patient support and a 24/7 helpline.
Together, we can improve outcomes and move closer to ending cancer for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Challenge is a virtual fundraising event where you commit to an activity and goal, such as swimming 5 miles, walking 62 miles, or taking a photo every day, while raising money for the American Cancer Society. Over the course of the challenge, you'll share your goals and progress on your fundraiser and social media to inspire friends and family to support your efforts with a donation. Every dollar raised helps the American Cancer Society continue working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Challenges are hosted on Facebook and GoFundMe.
Questions? Email us at challenges@cancer.org
All official American Cancer Society Challenges will be listed right on this page! If you're unsure whether a Challenge is legitimate, please email challenges@cancer.org and our team will be happy to verify it for you.
100% of all proceeds raised during the challenge go directly to the American Cancer Society. Learn more about what we do!
Yes but please note only donations made directly to your challenge fundraiser count toward earning your incentive. Facebook fundraiser totals cannot be adjusted manually.
There are a few ways to support offline:
- Donate online directly to American Cancer Society.
- For cash donations: Deposit the cash into your bank account, then donate that amount to your fundraiser yourself.
- For check donations: Mail checks to American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
- Facebook fundraisers totals cannot be manually adjusted.
- GoFundMe allows you to manually update your fundraiser total to reflect offline donations. For more information, check out their help article or email us at challenges@cancer.org for support.
Please have your donor reach out to Facebook using this refund request link. For GoFundMe refunds, please follow the instructions on this refund request page.
For donations made 21 days ago or more, please contact us directly at 1-800-227-2345 for assistance with your refund.
The American Cancer Society uses Facebook and GoFundMe to host virtual challenges because they are familiar platforms that make it easy for people to come together around activities they enjoy while supporting a shared cause. These challenges help build community, increase participant engagement, and provide a simple, accessible way for people to fundraise and make an impact in the fight against cancer.
Our incentives (t-shirts and medals) are shipped automatically once your fundraiser hits $25 or more raised. Incentives are shipped via USPS and can take 3-4 weeks to arrive depending on what state you are in. For questions, please email us at challenges@cancer.org.
For international shipments, we'll make every effort to deliver your earned incentive, but recipients are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes, tariffs, customs fees, or other charges.
Participants under 18 should have permission from a parent or guardian before participating. Some fundraising platforms may have their own minimum age requirements and account restrictions.
Challenges bring people together around a shared activity while raising funds for the American Cancer Society. By sharing your fundraiser with friends and family, you're helping raise money to fund lifesaving cancer research, provide support for people facing cancer, and advocate for policies that help prevent and detect cancer earlier. Together, participants are helping end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Our Challenges operate on the honor system. Participants are welcome to use fitness trackers, mobile apps, printed trackers, spreadsheets, or any other method that works best for them.
You do not need to report your progress to the American Cancer Society, and we do not monitor or verify challenge completion. We encourage participants to share updates on their fundraiser and social media to celebrate their progress and inspire support from friends and family.
