Host a Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Support

Host a Fundraiser

Turn your idea into impact for families living with breast cancer.

Whether you’re organizing a bake sale, hosting a pink event at your business, or celebrating your birthday by giving back, The DONNA Foundation makes it easy to turn your idea into support for patients in need.

Get Started Your Way

Create a Simple Fundraiser

Set up your own donation page in minutes—no event planning required.

Perfect for individuals, clubs, or schools who want to:

Collect donations online for a cause you care about
Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or milestone
Organize a casual community fundraiser like a lemonade stand, bake sale, or school event

Partner

If you own or manage a restaurant, retail shop, or other business, you can make The DONNA Foundation the beneficiary of your next promotion.

Popular ideas include:

Donating a percentage of proceeds from a designated day or product
Hosting a “pink event” and giving back from featured items
Offering a discount to patrons who mention The DONNA Foundation

Fundraising Toolkit

Ready to plan something bigger? Need some help getting started? Our Fundraising Toolkit includes everything you need to organize your community fundraiser—from timelines to publicity tips and sample materials.

For Individuals, clubs, or schools

Form a planning committee. Bring together a group of enthusiastic, dedicated people and select your fundraiser. Need an idea? Here are some options to consider:
- Host a sporting event at your school and donate proceeds from admission and/or canteen sales.
- Order breast cancer awareness shirts, socks, or other items. Host a pink sale and subsequent event and make attendance free to those who wear their pink purchase. Donate a portion of pink proceeds.
- Arrange for a cookie dough, gift wrap or other item sale. Donate a portion of proceeds.
- You will want to reach out to school administrators, coaches, or teachers to ask for permission and guidelines on hosting an event. A sample letter is available for download.
Develop a budget. Try to identify all the expenses involved with your event (invitations, postage, rental space, signage, food and catering, promotional materials, website, advertising, etc.). Then, think about sources of funds, and people and companies you know who may be able to donate products (food, equipment) or services (like design, printing.) to reduce your costs. This will help keep your costs down, which is something everyone will appreciate. We encourage you to maintain fundraising costs at 20 percent of your budget.
Develop an event timeline. Plan a publicity strategy for your event.
Schedule the event. Select a time that is convenient for those who will be attending. Check local community calendars for conflicting events.
Collect all funds. We ask that all event proceeds designated for The DONNA Foundation be submitted within 30 days after your event ends.
Say thank you! Sending thank-you letters, notes or e-mails to everyone who participated in or supported your event shows your appreciation and reinforces their goodwill about supporting The DONNA Foundation.

For Restaurant/Retail Fundraisers

Decide on your fundraising method. Some possibilities include:
- Choose a date and donate the day’s proceeds or a designated percentage.
- Host a pink event. Stock up on a pink item and host a pink sale, donating the proceeds or a designated percentage.
- Offer a discount to patrons who mention The DONNA Foundation and donate proceeds or a designated percentage.
- Select a good or service to raffle and donate the proceeds from the raffle.
Apply for approval for your event. Now that you have a game plan, fill out the application for approval. A team member will get back to you within two business days of submission.
Schedule the event. Select a time that is appropriate and convenient for those who will be attending. Be sure to check local community calendars for conflicting events.
Collect all funds. We ask that all event proceeds designated for The DONNA Foundation be submitted within 30 days after your event ends.

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Fundraising Seasons

Planning your event to align with our signature programs can amplify your impact and visibility.

If you register by our event deadline (15 business days prior) and commit to a minimum $500 donation, you’ll receive partnership amenities such as inclusion in email blasts, social media acknowledgment, and more.

February: DONNA Marathon Weekend
May: DONNA Mother’s Day 5K
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month & DONNA 5K at TPC Sawgrass

Submit Your Proceeds

Please send event proceeds within 30 days of your fundraiser’s end date.

Mailing Address:

The DONNA Foundation
1015 Atlantic Blvd, #58
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Instructions:

Make checks payable to The DONNA Foundation
Include a brief note with your fundraiser name, date(s), organizer contact, and total amount enclosed
Once received, we’ll mail an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes

Contact:

Questions or alternative methods (DAF, wire/ACH, employer match)?
Contact Claire Cameron, Development Manager, Annual Giving & Partnerships fundraising@thedonnafoundation.org

On Instagram or Facebook, choose Collaborate with @262withDONNA when posting—your post will reach more people while showing your community that you’re making a difference.

Show Your Support

Help us spread the love!

Share your fundraiser on social media and tag @262withDONNA so we can celebrate and amplify your efforts.

Download our ready-to-use “Proudly Supporting The DONNA Foundation” graphics for your posts and stories.

Why It Matters

Every fundraiser fuels our mission to provide hope, support, and financial relief to those living with breast cancer.

Your creativity and generosity help us lift the weight of the disease from families’ shoulders—one event at a time.

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