Fundraising Tips

Now is the time to take your fundraising to infinity and beyond! We’ve gathered up our best tips and resources to help you go the extra mile for every child and family affected by cancer.

Social Media

Tell the world you’re on a mission to #blastawaycancer

Share your personal "why" for participating in The Blast. Authenticity inspires donations!

Create a custom QR code

Click image to enlarge instructions.

A custom QR code makes it easy for donors to scan and give in person!

Create a Facebook fundraiser

Click image to enlarge tips.

Connect your fundraising page directly to Facebook to reach your friends and family where they already are.

Fundraising with Instagram Stories

Click on an image to open and save to your phone.

Use these templates to track your progress and engage your followers! Tag us so we can share your hard work.

Follow and Tag

#blastawaycancer #noonewalksalone #CookChildrens #TheBlast

Sample Messages

Donation messages

Social: I’m joining Cook Children’s on a mission to #blastawaycancer! Please help me reach my fundraising goal by donating today!

Text: I’m participating in The Blast to show kids battling cancer that they’ll never walk alone. Please help me reach my goal!

Email: Hi friend, I’m participating in Cook Children’s The Blast a walk that raises funds for cancer treatment. Click here to donate now.

Recruitment messages

Social: I need your help! Join our team [team name] for The Blast to show kids battling cancer that they’ll never walk alone!

Thank You messages

Social: Thank you to my family and friends for supporting my fundraising campaign for The Blast!

More Ideas

Matching gifts

Many companies will match gifts made by their employees. Check here to see if your employer could double your impact!

Watch a how-to video

We’ve broken down the steps for registration, navigating the Participant Center, and more!

How-to Videos

Think outside the box

Issue a challenge: "When I reach my goal, I will film a TikTok dance!"
Invite your neighborhood to a lemonade stand or bake sale.
Start a friendly competition with your team for the next donation.

Get additional help

Email us at theblast@cookchildrens.org with your questions or ideas!