How to Fundraise

Susan G. Komen logoFundraising for the Cure is really easy.  You can collect pledges online through your personal pledge page, or you can round up gifts in person and send them directly to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or deliver them to representatives at the pre-race expo.

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Raise money individually or as a team.  Follow the instructions below.

  1. If you don’t have an Active.com account, click here to get started. If you're having trouble, email
  2. Once you have an Active.com username and password, click here to visit the fundraising site.
  3. On that page, select ‘Become a fundraiser’, then choose to fundraise as an individual or as a team member.
  4. Personalize it by uploading a picture and a personal story.  Set a fundraising goal.
  5. Use the online fundraising tools. Upload your address book to your private email center, email friends and family to share your adventure, track offline donations and more.
  6. Collect donations in person! Make sure checks are made out to "Susan G. Komen For the Cure" and the memo line details "your last name, Tri for the Cure 2011". Enter offline donations into your fundraising headquarters.
  7. Deliver your gifts. Either hold onto the gifts until the Pre-Race Expo at Bicycle Village or mail them to:
    Susan G Komen For the Cure
    1835 Franklin Street
    Denver, CO 80218

A Few More Ideas

  • Some employers will match a percentage of your donations; see if your company is willing to support your endeavor.
  • Create a custom email to make your ask.  Download a sample letter.
  • Ask your contacts to forward your message to others.
  • Host a party or gathering in honor of this cause and ask attendees to donate.

August 5th is the big day, but fundraising doesn’t have to end after you complete the triathlon!  


 

 

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