Raising funds through virtual challenges is an easy way to help the American Cancer Society fund a future free from cancer! Here are links to our current virtual challenges you can join right from the comfort of your home.
Below are some answers to commonly asked questions about participating in our virtual challenges.
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100% of all proceeds raised during the challenge go directly to the American Cancer Society
* *Some challenges may be directly dedicated to certain types of cancers/programs in which all proceeds will go to the specified program.
Unfortunately, for the donations to reflect directly on your challenge fundraiser, the donations need to be made through Facebook. 100% of all proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society and Facebook does not get any money from donations.
Yes, as long as they have a Facebook account anyone with your fundraiser link should be able to donate.
Unfortunately, the American Cancer Society cannot assist with any Facebook donation errors. As an organization, for data security purposes, we do not have access to anyone's individual fundraiser or payments that are made on Facebook. We advise you to check out the links below in order to help with your donation issues. Users and/or donors will need to report the issue to Facebook directly using this form: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/162031714239823
Donation Error: https://www.facebook.com/help/738034692937865
Recurring Donations : https://www.facebook.com/help/168918657118516/
According to Facebook, “One-time donations made on Facebook may appear as 'Recurring' on your bank statement but will only be charged one time. Check that your donation is not set to recurring in your Facebook Payment Settings.”
American Cancer Society does not have control over how Facebook presents the option to donate. Facebook default settings have “recurring payment” selected. Please be sure that you choose “One time donation.” To stop recurring payments, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/help/168918657118516/
All American Cancer Society virtual challenges will be associated with our National Facebook Page, American Cancer Society. Look for the blue bar on the group page cover that says “Group by American Cancer Society,” which means it’s coming directly from our organization.
American Cancer Society uses Facebook virtual challenges to create digital communities around activities people can do together for a shared cause and unite people in the fight against cancer. Facebook Challenges also help us increase user engagement and create an easy environment for people to fundraise.
We understand that not everyone wants to donate through the Facebook platform. American Cancer Society’s virtual challenges are strictly Facebook activations. If you would like to donate elsewhere, here are other ways to donate to the fight against cancer:
Website: cancer.org/donate
Call: 1-800-227-2345
Donate Cryptocurrency
We have automated messaging to help create a seamless activation for the activity. We have a team that is dedicated to checking your messages, and it may take some time to receive/respond to your questions. We try to assist everyone in a timely manner and appreciate your patience.
If you do not get a response within 3-4 business days please follow up with our team.***
Virtual challenges allow people to build a community of like-minded individuals with a common goal. By encouraging donations on Facebook from your friends and families and completing the activity, we are collectively raising money and awareness in the fight against cancer and building a movement for a world without cancer.