We are excited that you are participating in the 2022 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K which supports the vital work done at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University!
Are you ready to start fundraising but you want imaginative ideas? Here are our top tips to help make your fundraising efforts successful.
- Set goals
- When you register for the Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K, you can set a fundraising goal that is best for you. We recommend setting a goal that you think is attainable; then if you reach that goal, you can log in to your participant center and raise it. You can change your goal at any time in your participant center.
- Make your own contribution
- Get your fundraising off to a good start by making the first contribution. This will make others more likely to get involved.
- Grow your team
- An easy way to make a big impact on this event is to encourage your friends and family to join you for the walk and register on your team. You can work together to raise funds and enjoy the walk, run and family-friendly festival together on June 5!
- Share your "why"
- Update your personal page to share your own reasons for participating in the Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K. Make your page more engaging by explaining to family and friends why this specific cause matters to you. That’s what they care about most!
How do I update my personal fundraising page?- Visit the Cancer Survivors' Celebration Walk & 5K page
- Click on the lock icon, directly to the right of the search icon on the top right of the page, to log in using your username and password.
- In the Your Fundraising box on the right side of the screen, click View Your Page.
- Once on your page, if you want to add a photo to your profile (help others recognize you!), click on the pencil icon right above your name at the top of the page, and upload your image.
- To update your display name, click on the pencil icon to the right side of the banner, and type your desired display name. Click Update Display Name when you are finished to save your changes.
- To update your fundraising goal, click on the pencil icon to the right of the Donation Thermometer, input your new fundraising goal, and click Update Goal.
- To update the text that shows up on your personal fundraising page, find tab labeled My Story, and click on the pencil icon to the right of the text to open a text box. Write text that makes your page personal, letting everyone know why this cause matters to you. Include a story or describe a personal attachment you have to LivingWell. The more engaging your page, the more people will feel drawn to donate. Click the Update Story button to save your changes.
- If you want to import your story from a previous event, from the My Story editor you can click on the drop-down menu next to where it reads Import Your Story From. Select the event that you did before, and import your story from that page.
- If you want to change your page settings (fundraising goal, privacy features) or customize your page link, click on the Settings tab, make your desired changes and click the Save Changes button on the bottom of the screen.
- Update your personal page to share your own reasons for participating in the Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K. Make your page more engaging by explaining to family and friends why this specific cause matters to you. That’s what they care about most!
- Engage your network
- Start small. First reach out to your close contacts, such as friends and family, because they are most likely to donate. Send them personalized messages letting them know why this specific cause matters to you. Then you can start to connect with more people in your network using email, in-person requests and social media. Check your participant center for email templates that make this step even easier!
- Use social media
- After you personally connect with your close contacts, social media is a great tool for engaging a larger group of people. Using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, start with a couple posts that highlight your story. Say why you are participating in the 2022 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K, and provide a link to your donation page. We provide sample posts below that you can use and customize. A great strategy is to tag and thank people who have already donated while also asking for new donations. This spreads your message further and lets new people know that others are already supporting you.
Sample Social Media Posts
Join Me!
Join me for the 2022 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K as I celebrate cancer survivorship. Register or donate to my personal fundraising page and help me reach my goal of $___ . [Customize amount and insert link to personal page.]
Did you know?
Did you know that Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University is ranked #6 in the nation and #1 in Illinois and Chicago? Visit my fundraising page for the 2022 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K to see how you can support the innovative work being done. [Insert link to personal page.]
The facts
According to the National Cancer Institute, the number of cancer survivors is predicted to increase by 31% from 2016 to 2026, with 20.3 million cancer survivors estimated in 2026. Treatments being provided at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University help make survivorship possible. Make a donation to my Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K fundraising page to support this vital work. [Insert link to personal page].
I'm participating
I am participating in the 2022 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K, celebrating cancer survivorship! Help me honor the cancer survivors in all of our lives by making a donation on the page linked below. All donations directly benefit Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and the patients they serve. [Insert link to personal page].
- After you personally connect with your close contacts, social media is a great tool for engaging a larger group of people. Using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, start with a couple posts that highlight your story. Say why you are participating in the 2022 Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K, and provide a link to your donation page. We provide sample posts below that you can use and customize. A great strategy is to tag and thank people who have already donated while also asking for new donations. This spreads your message further and lets new people know that others are already supporting you.
- Get creative
- Some of our most successful fundraisers got creative in the ways that they suggested donations. You can mow lawns, set up a bake sale for your colleagues at work, host a dinner party and ask each attendee to bring a small donation, and much, much more! The possibilities are endless, so don’t be afraid to get creative.
- Share your successes
- Be sure to share your successes and fundraising updates with your supporters and via social media as you hit major milestones ($100, 50% of your goal, 100% of your goal — you get the idea!). Sharing your successes actively involves your friends in your journey, encourages donations and could inspire others to join in supporting your efforts.
- Thank your supporters
- Be sure to continue thanking your donors all throughout your fundraising efforts, both personally and on social media. A personal thank you lets your donors know that they helped make a big difference in the lives of patients treated at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
Need more help? Our coaches are here for you!
Cancer Survivors’ Celebration Walk & 5K fundraising coaches are here to help you every step of the way. Email survivorswalk@nm.org with any questions.