Last week I went to see a concert at the Museum of Fine Arts here in Boston and saw something I didn’t expect: the main entrance was lit up in bright pink lights in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. A few cities away, someone else had the same idea:
Hat-tip: Conor’s Fundraising Blog
What struck me particularly was how effective this display was at commanding my attention. Without the use of any words, it made a statement that was inspiring in its simplicity and grandeur.
We’re half-way through Breast Cancer Awareness month; and Firstgiving fundraisers have also been commanding attention for the cause with their online fundraising efforts. Here’s what some of them have been up to:
- This team of women is running the ING New York City Marathon on November 2, and have raised over $1000 for Sustain Inspire Survive, which provides financial assistance to those battling Breast Cancer.
- Ron Kessler just finished walking 3600 miles across the United States and raised over $11,000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Founation.
- Philip Walter is participating in Mary’s March for the Cure on October 25 in honor of his mother, and has raised over $3,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Like our friends who came up with the pink lights display, these fundraisers are honoring those who fight this disease, but they are also effectively combining awareness with action to raise money for research and treatment. Nicely done.
I was wondering how can a stay at home mom raise some funds in order to be able to walk for the Pink cause.Also, I am an international person living in USA – not many options here.
Frustrates but willing to give a hand
Hi Dana,
One way to raise money for the “Pink” cause is to create a personal fundraising page for an organization like the Susan G. Komen Foundation or the Breast Cancer Fund. Here are some examples:
http://www.firstgiving.com/wwrconga
http://www.firstgiving.com/triathabeth
If you need any help, email us at support@firstgiving.com!