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FUNDRAISE: BE THE ACS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

The American Cancer Society (ACS) mission needs you now more than ever! YOU can
make a difference today, individually, or by leading your community to take up
the fight against cancer. There are endless new and creative opportunities to
raise funds or get involved with the ACS, and you are empowered to make it
happen. Start here to create “your ACS” today!

Want to make the most impact? Fundraise with Facebook!
Raise more funds by creating a Facebook Fundraiser. It’s a fun, easy way to help
save lives. 




JOIN A FUNDRAISING MOVEMENT

Want to be part of something bigger?  Please join us in a traditional special
event or outreach program hosted in cities across the nation!

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RELAY FOR LIFE®

Help us fund the future by participating in the American Cancer Society’s
signature fundraiser dedicated to helping communities attack cancer.




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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER®

What unites us, ignites us. Together, we can make a difference and help save
lives from breast cancer.




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REAL MEN WEAR PINK

This distinguished group of community leaders is committed to raising funds and
awareness, because breast cancer affects everyone – men and women.




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RESEARCHERS

ResearcHERS gives influential women the opportunity to raise funds to fuel the
future of women-led cancer research, which could help save lives from all types
of cancer.




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GALAS

Communities across the country host a variety of in-person and virtual events
that offer a fun and festive way to make a difference every day in the lives of
people touched by cancer.





FUNDRAISE YOUR WAY

No matter how you choose to raise funds, we’ve got the tools and support you
need for fundraising success. All you need is creativity, passion, and
imagination. Here are just a few ways you can get involved:

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GAMERS VS. CANCER

Help us fight against cancer with the Gamers vs. Cancer program, which gives the
gaming community meaningful opportunities to give back through partnerships,
events like esports tournaments, and charity live streaming.

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HONOR A LOVED ONE

An American Cancer Society tribute page is an online resource that gives friends
and family a powerful way to celebrate their loved one's unique story.


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SKILLZ FUNDRAISING TOURNAMENTS

Play your favorite Skillz game and help the American Cancer Society attack
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

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fundraising that creates a lasting impact.




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The #GoldTogether movement was created from the passion and positive energy of
Cole Eicher, a childhood brain cancer survivor and Relay For Life volunteer. His
vision started with one Relay For Life team in St. Petersburg, Florida, and it
quickly grew into more than 150 Gold Together Relay For Life teams fighting
cancer to attack childhood cancer.






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This influential group of corporate and business leaders brings the passion,
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BECOME A PARTNER

Your organization can make a real impact by helping us raise awareness and funds
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with the American Cancer Society as one of our signature partners.




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Coaches, teams, and fans are empowered to fight cancer by participating in
awareness efforts, advocacy programs, and fundraising activities.





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